Bates House and Historic Site

This project was previously known as Project 049.

Built in 1835 as the home of textile pioneer William Bates, this house and almost 11 surrounding acres overlook the Rocky Creek area of Pelham on Highway 14. Now surrounded by dense housing development, the house has stood for almost 200 years as testament to the region’s textile history and the legacy of a man who has been referred to as “one of the most successful textile manufacturers in the state.”

Grant Request: $60,000
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $1,170,000
Leverage Ratio: $.95 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Historic
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
Applicant: Upstate Preservation Trust
County Council District: 21