Historic Structures Report, Part I, Architectural and Historical Data: Restoration of Hamilton Grange
Souder NM and Mongin A. 1964. Historic Structures Report, Part I, Architectural and Historical Data: Restoration of Hamilton Grange. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Alexander Hamilton purchased the first section of ground for his new house in Harlem in 1800. Subsequent purchases, one later in 1800 and another in 1803 extended the land holdings to 35 acres and 3-1/2 roods. On this land the house known as "Hamilton Grange" was erected between 1800 and 1802. The house was designed and built by John McComb with additional contractual work done by Ezra Weeks, a carpenter. In an effort to preserve the Grange it was moved to its present site 100 yards away in 1889 and became a church house for St. Luke's Church which now adjoins it. Although somewhat altered, it has survived with most original features intact which provide evidence of its former design. When Hamilton Grange becomes the property of the National Park Service, it is proposed that the house be moved from its present site to the northwest corner of West 130th Street and St. Nicholas Terrace on the campus of the College of the City of New York. This historic building report gives historical and architectural data necessary for the restoration and relocation of the Hamilton Grange.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Souder, Norman; Mongin, Alfred
- Date of Issue
- 1964-05
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- HAGR , NER
- Keywords
- Alexander Hamilton, Federal Style, grange, relocation, restoration
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000529: Hamilton Grange (000529)