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Morris-Jumel Mansion

The Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House or "Mount Morris," is located at 65 Jumel Terrace in Roger Morris Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough. Built in 1765 in the Palladian style by Roger Morris, a More
British military officer, it served as a headquarters for both sides in the American Revolution. The house was purchased in 1810 by Stephen and Eliza Jumel and remodeled in the Federal style, with interiors in the Georgian style. Aaron Burr later married Eliza Jumel and lived in the house. The estate was eventually sold off in lots after 1882. Less

Roger Morris Park is a park of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by West 160th Street on the south, Jumel Terrace on the west, West 162nd Street on the north, and Edgecombe Avenue on the east. Within the park More
is the Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House, "Mount Morris" and other similar names. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765. Less

Roger Morris Park is a park of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by West 160th Street on the south, Jumel Terrace on the west, West 162nd Street on the north, and Edgecombe Avenue on the east. Within the park More
is the Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House, "Mount Morris," and other similar names. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765. Less

The Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House and "Mount Morris," is located at 65 Jumel Terrace in Roger Morris Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765 in the Palladian style by Roger Morris, a More
British military officer, and served as a headquarters for both sides during the American Revolution. It was purchased in 1810 by Stephen and Eliza Jumel and remodeled in the Federal style, while the interiors remain Georgian. Aaron Burr later married Eliza Jumel and lived in the house. The estate was sold off in lots after 1882. Less

Inside the Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City.

Morris-Jumel Mansion and the rowhouses on Sylvan Terrace are primarily wood or brick rowhouses in the Queen Anne, Romanesque, and Neo-Renaissance styles. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Jumel Terrace Historic District, with the reference number 73001220.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic house located in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1765, it is the oldest house in the borough. The mansion served as a headquarters for George Washington during the American Revolution and later became the residence of Eliza Jumel, who was one of the More
wealthiest women in New York City. The house is now a museum, showcasing period furnishings and exhibits related to its history. Less

Interior view, dining room.

Interior view of Aaron Burr's bedroom at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.

Interior view.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic house located in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765. The mansion served as a headquarters for both sides during the American Revolutionary War and later became the residence of notable figures such as Eliza Jumel and More
Aaron Burr. The house is now a museum showcasing period rooms and exhibits related to its rich history. Less

The Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House or "Mount Morris," is located at 65 Jumel Terrace in Roger Morris Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough. Built in 1765 in the Palladian style by Roger Morris, a British military officer, it served as a headquarters for both sides in the American Revolution. The house was purchased in 1810 by Stephen and Eliza Jumel and remodeled in the Federal style, with interiors in the Georgian style. Aaron Burr later married Eliza Jumel and lived in the house. The estate was eventually sold off in lots after 1882.

Roger Morris Park is a park of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded by West 160th Street on the south, Jumel Terrace on the west, West 162nd Street on the north, and Edgecombe Avenue on the east. Within the park is the Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House, "Mount Morris" and other similar names. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765.

The Morris–Jumel Mansion, also known as the Roger and Mary Philipse Morris House and "Mount Morris," is located at 65 Jumel Terrace in Roger Morris Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765 in the Palladian style by Roger Morris, a British military officer, and served as a headquarters for both sides during the American Revolution. It was purchased in 1810 by Stephen and Eliza Jumel and remodeled in the Federal style, while the interiors remain Georgian. Aaron Burr later married Eliza Jumel and lived in the house. The estate was sold off in lots after 1882.

Inside the Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City.

Morris-Jumel Mansion and the rowhouses on Sylvan Terrace are primarily wood or brick rowhouses in the Queen Anne, Romanesque, and Neo-Renaissance styles. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Jumel Terrace Historic District, with the reference number 73001220.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic house located in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1765, it is the oldest house in the borough. The mansion served as a headquarters for George Washington during the American Revolution and later became the residence of Eliza Jumel, who was one of the wealthiest women in New York City. The house is now a museum, showcasing period furnishings and exhibits related to its history.

Interior view of Aaron Burr's bedroom at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic house located in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest house in the borough, built in 1765. The mansion served as a headquarters for both sides during the American Revolutionary War and later became the residence of notable figures such as Eliza Jumel and Aaron Burr. The house is now a museum showcasing period rooms and exhibits related to its rich history.

Morris-Jumel Mansion

New York, United States of America

Built in 1765, the Morris-Jumel Mansion stands as the oldest house on Manhattan Island. During the year 1776, it served as the headquarters for George Washington. Today, this historic building has been transformed into a museum surrounded by a 1.5-acre park. Visitors can explore a decorative arts collection that showcases pieces from the colonial and Revolutionary War periods. Among the 12 meticulously restored rooms, Washington's former office remains a highlight.

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris%E2%80%93Jumel_Mansion

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