History of the Bevier-Elting House
The
Bevier-Elting House can be found on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, New York.
Believed to have been built in 1694-1696 by Louis Bevier, this stone house has
large windows, a side porch and a long well-sweep. The house is of the
"Netherlands Townhouse" design, and some of the original beams are
believed to have come from a Dutch Barn. It has been the Elting homestead since
the 1740's.
Huguenot Street, a National Historic Landmark, is the oldest
street in America with its original houses. The houses were built 1692-1712 and
are maintained through the efforts of the Huguenot Historical Society and the
Family Associations. Tours are available.
