Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office

{{short description|Historic house in New York, United States}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox NRHP

| name = Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office

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| image = Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office.jpg

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| location = 34 Clauverwie St., Middleburgh, New York

| coordinates = {{coord|42|35|47|N|74|19|59|W|display=inline,title}}

| locmapin = New York#USA

| built = 1884

| architect = Brazee, Jehiel

| architecture = Italianate

| added = August 15, 2001

| area = less than one acre

| refnum = 01000849{{NRISref|2009a}}

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Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office is a historic home in Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York. It is a two-story, flat-roofed, frame Italianate dwelling built in 1884. It was enlarged and modified with a series of renovations between 1890 and 1912. It now houses a medical history museum. Also on the property are a frame carriage barn and garage.{{cite web|url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=8336|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office|date=March 2001|accessdate=2010-02-20 |author=Raymond W. Smith |publisher=New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation}} See also: {{cite web|url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=8359|title=Accompanying eight photos}}

From 1884 to 1991, a small-town American community was served by this Victorian residence and medical facility. The Dr. Best collection has Civil War, railroad and telephone artifacts. The expansive and unique collection includes bottles, automotive memorabilia, clothing and quilts, as well as the fully stocked kitchen and medical equipment. The house is open for tours during the summer.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Image:Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office 2.jpg|Alternate View

Image:Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office Window.jpg|Window

Image:Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office Carriage Barn.jpg|Carriage Barn

Image:Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office Garage.jpg|Garage