The Memorial House, New Paltz, N.Y.
The Jean Hasbrouck House, formerly known as the Memorial House, is located at the junction of Huguenot Street and Front Street in the village of New Paltz. The stone house was constructed circa 1721 by Jean Hasbrouck’s son, Jacob Hasbrouck. Jean Hasbrouck was one of the originally 12 patentees that founded the town of New Paltz. The house was originally thought to have been built between 1694 and 1712, and was thus attributed to Jean Hasbrouck. More recent testing showed that the house was more likely constructed in 1721, and is correctly attributed to Jean’s son, Jacob. However, since the house has been known as the Jean Hasbrouck House for well over a century it was decided to leave the original name in place. The house was acquired in 1899 by what is today known as the Huguenot Historical Society.
Although there is no publisher listed on the postcard, the reverse side does state that it was manufactured in Germany. The postcard was never mailed.
