Historical Homes in New York City
New York is known for going big. Big buildings, big parks, big entertainment, big industries and big money are the usual attractions to the city. There is also a more quaint and historical view of the city. Check out some of the historical homes that were saved from destruction and can be visited by history buffs. See the buildings that were here before all of the big came along.
One of the first homes to be saved and restored is the Dyckman Farmhouse and it can be found at 204th street and Broadway surrounded by a small park. It used to be hundreds of acres of farmland before the city was developed around it. It was built in 1784 and the Dyckman family lived there until the 1850s. It was bought back by two Dyckman sisters in 1915 to make sure it was preserved. They did the early restoration on the home and then presented it to the city as a museum in 1916 where it has been open to the public since then.
For a chance to visit American history check out the Fraunces Tavern Museum which was built in 1719. This is the old residence of Stephan Delancey where George Washington gave his farewell address to the Continental Army in 1783. It later became a tavern owned by Sameul Fraunces where it played a big role in pre-Revolutionary activities. It can be found on Pearl Street.
Just a few steps away from Washington Square is the old red brick and marble home now called the Merchant House Museum . This is the real deal when it comes to preserved historical homes in the city. It is known to be one of the best most pristine examples of 19th century architecture and design.
To make your experience of quaint history even richer check out the small hotels New York has available. There are many of them and a few are in old historical buildings as well.
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