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Manhattan's oldest house the Morris-Jumel mansion built in 1765 served as General Washington’s headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776 still stands at 160th Street, Manhattan's second highest point.

 

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Washington Heights is Manhattan's highest natural point (265 feet, in Bennett Park)

Manhattan's oldest house the Morris-Jumel mansion built in 1765 served as General Washington’s headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776 still stands at 160th Street, Manhattan's second highest point.

 

Morris-Jumel Mansion

(Photo credit: Library of Congress Detroit Publishing Company Photograph Collection)

Its distinctive style was very advanced for its time. The land on which it sits, "Mount Morris," commanded views of downtown Manhattan as well as of New Jersey and Westchester.

During the decade before the Revolutionary War, the Georgian house, with its monumental portico and octagonal drawing room, was the setting for some of the colony’s most fashionable parties.

Opened as Washington’s Headquarters by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1904, the Mansion has served as a museum for more than a century. Today, the Mansion features restored period rooms from the Morris, Washington, and Jumel eras. NYC bought the house from the late owners in 1903.

Morris-Jumel Mansion is owned by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, operated by Morris-Jumel Mansion Inc., and is a member of the Historic House Trust. 

 

Watch a video about Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum. 
Brought to you by The History Channel.

 

 

Today Washington Heights is a value neighborhood. It is a great neighborhood for folks who have been priced out of downtown yet it is still on the island.

Happy President's Day!

 

 

 
   

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

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Comments (17)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It stands so majestically...and not unlike some of the architechture we see today...history repeating itself in design.

Apr 28, 2015 07:11 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: Definitely a piece of history I did not know much about before reading this excellent article. Good reblog choice.

Apr 28, 2015 07:25 PM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Roy, these finds are my favorite types. A historical find for me. Thanks for sharing. 

Apr 28, 2015 08:35 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  Very impressive home and it's ability to last so long.  Thanks.

Apr 28, 2015 08:51 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the history lesson. I will look for it when I go to Manhattan . 

Apr 28, 2015 09:04 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to visit the original blog by Mitchell J Hall

Apr 28, 2015 09:34 PM
Michael Therriault
Michael Therriault Contracting - M.T. Contracting - Blakeslee, PA
The name to remember when you want it done right.

I'm sorry to admit that I lived most of my youth and part of my adulthood in Manhattan and was never aware of this fact.

Apr 29, 2015 01:05 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy, Thanks for the reblog and this certainly is an impressive home. I was unaware of this home until i read your post. 

Apr 29, 2015 06:45 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I love little nuggets of history such as this, thank your for sharing!

Apr 29, 2015 07:20 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Larry actually lived nearby while growing up...

Apr 29, 2015 07:32 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Thanks for the re-blog, Roy. It's always nice to read about great stories in history like this one. 

May 01, 2015 03:31 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to hear from you. Enjoy the weekend!

May 02, 2015 01:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Feb 02, 2019 12:37 PM