Merestead
Also known as Sloane Estate
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Merestead
Merestead, at Byram Lake Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 27, 1984. It was among the first 4 of Bedford’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Georgian, as it does for 17 other New York listings. The listing covers 136 acres.
What it isHistoric house in New York, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 51 MB · National Archives↗1850 to today
- 1850Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Finding Merestead
Byram Lake Rd., Bedford
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Merestead
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Merestead
Is Merestead on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 27, 1984 (Register number 84003431).
Is Merestead a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bill and Lois Stepping Stones (Wilson House), 4.8 miles away.
Can you visit Merestead?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Merestead?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 51 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75323107 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.