What is the Oldest House in Manhattan?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- Step inside Manhattan's oldest surviving house, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and discover the rich history behind its walls. Built in 1765 by British military officer Roger Morris, this Palladian architectural gem has played host to some of America's most pivotal moments, including serving as George Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Explore the mansion's journey from a summer retreat to a strategic military base, and later, a bustling social hub. Learn about its transformation under the Jumel family and its preservation as a historic museum today.
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For something to have survived in the ever changing Manhattan is honestly a testament to how thing can stand the test of time.
I love the fact this house was saved relatively early on. It still has the bread oven, too! Cool.
Good thing it was designated a museum so early on, I can't imagine it would have survived otherwise.
That green wallpaper! I recall learning about this popular 18th Century color at Mt.Vernon. Very glad to hear this one is still standing, in good repair, and open to the public. While I'm familiar with many of the everyday items from this period (museum nerd here), future generations, who will never have even seen a manual dial telephone, should see things like bed warmers and courting candles, so they can understand how people lived in the past. Getting back to the house itself, I love the grace and balance of these early styles, though a perfectly painted Queen Anne Victorian always makes me smile. :D
For many of the huge houses back then, i love learning the history of places. For me, it's the little things of everyday life that make history so fascinating. Hope people will see the museum now and learn even more.
Love these documentaries on History because we simply don't hear much anymore. Such a travesty. Thank you for sharing ❤
Beautiful
Very good report, Ken. Thanks for covering what we common folks would never know.
I WANT to live in Jumel Terrace. I was there in April showing the mansion to a couple of friends visiting New York City and fell in love with the neighborhood all over again.
You've treated us to another happy ending, Ken..
I Used to be an volunteer docent at that house back in the early 1990's .I would visit Eliza Jumel's tomb @ Trinity Cemetery located on Broadway not too far from the mansion. ❤
3:17 How absolutely Beautiful. NY is so Fortunate to have this wonderful piece of Historically Amazing structure still in existence. A+ ⭐️
Wonderful that the home still exists; so much beauty, craftsmanship and history has been lost in the name of “progress”. Thank you for making these videos 😊
The symmetry is beautiful. I enjoy the attention to detail inside like the wide trims, rich colors, and formal wallpaper.
What a beautiful, homey yet elegant mansion. Thanks Ken!
Very informative. Thank you.
Amazing way to start the day! And it’s still standing.
4:01 Again I cannot express how Amazing this is.
It's hard to believe this has survived in Manhattan! It's quite amazing.
Beautiful, and so glad to see that it's still standing...💙💜💙
This is a great video Ken! I've been to Manhattan so many time but I never heard of this!! NOW I know about it. I look forward to touring it someday. What a historical home. Washington's HQ ! Wow!
Interesting History, thank you Ken
I would love to visit this stately home.
Thanks, Ken! I appreciate hearing the details about the homeowner's life story.
I visited this house several years ago and it’s well worth going out of your way to see it. You did a great job on this Ken!
I gotta say....... this channel is awesome 🤘.... but, please do more with the Pacific Northwest 👌🇺🇸
Great narration and information, very enjoyable watch. Watching your channel for the past few months brought back memories of a TV show I watched as a kid, it was called "If These Walls Could Talk."
What an amazing place. Thanks Ken For another exciting tour.😊
What an awesome place. The history behind it interesting too.
TBH, I'm surprised the house is still in existence.
Beautiful thanks for showing us.
Very well preserved..
Another lovely house with a rich history.
It's in the style of some older houses seen in my part of the U.S.
Hard to imagine any area of the house at one time being used a tavern, maybe the kitchen.
I would love to see it in person one day..
Thank you, Ken.
Love this style...I think you should rent this mansion out for a dinner party when you reach 300K subs and invite your oldest subscribers!
Awesum house and video. Did they restore the out house to?
They need to put the shutters back up.
I really want to see the basement
It’s the basement and attic spaces that always intrigue me
You seemed to have slowed down your speech. Appreciate it!
Well it would definitely be in the northern tip of Manhattan, the slowest changing neighborhoods...
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it's actually Empire (“Ahm-peer") style, being connected to France ;)
I live near it.
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They built to last in the good old days. Yes, I do mean the good old days
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Built out of wood?
Tell a story that will sell !...im not buying anything !