Name/Title
Johannes Decker FarmEntry/Object ID
002379Tags
Johannes DeckerScope and Content
This photograph features the Johannes Decker Farm, located in Gardiner, New York (Ulster County).
Specifically, it shows the main stone house, which was originally built in the 1720s with several additions made throughout the 18th century. The property is a quintessential example of Hudson Valley Dutch architecture, recognizable by its fieldstone walls and flared Flemish gable roof.
Why It’s Notable
The Tree: The massive tree in the foreground of your photo (likely an ancient oak or locust) was a hallmark of the property’s appearance in early 20th-century photography.
History: The farm has been a fixture of the Shawangunk Kill area for centuries. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Location: You can find it on Red Mill Road in Gardiner. While the house has been private property for much of its life, it is a well-documented site for local historians and descendants of the Decker family.