Place to see: Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City, New York, United States
Drawing Room
The drawing room at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, decorated as it might have been during Aaron Burr's time at the mansion.
About this place:
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan's oldest home and only remaining Colonial residence. It was built in 1765 by British Colonel Roger Morris. During the Revolutionary War, it was seized as a military headquarters, and was occupied for a time by General George Washington.
In 1810, the Mansion was purchased by Stephen and Eliza Jumel. After Stephen died in 1832, Eliza married the ex-Vice President Aaron Burr, who lived there for two years.
The Mansion is tucked away in Washington Heights in a hidden oasis amidst the surrounding apartment buildings; you might miss it if you weren't looking for it. It has been renovated extensively, and the rooms have been decorated as they might have been during its heyday. Admission is $4, and they also hold tours, programs, and events throughout the year.
65 Jumel Terrace
New York City, New York, US
Telephone: (212) 923-8008
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Discovered by Eric Hart
on 4 August 2008.
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