Watervliet Arsenal, Building No. 1, Mettler Road between Dalliba Avenue & Bricker Lane, Watervliet, Albany County, NY

Significance: The building has served as the commandant's quarters since its construction in 1841. It is the earliest of five residences built at the north end of the arsenal during the 19th century to house the installation's highest ranking officers. Its residents include author Stephen Vincent Benet who wrote much of his first novel, The Beginning of Wisdom, while living in the house during his father's tenure as commandant of the arsenal.
Survey number: HABS NY-5521-B
Building/structure dates: 1841 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1906 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1951 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000503