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Title: A house with a history
Original Publication: New York: Charles Hamilton & Co., 1882.
Credits: Carla Foust, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A house with a history by Philo T. Ruggles" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers an engaging portrait of the renowned Roger Morris (or Jumel) Mansion, one of the oldest surviving residences on Manhattan Island. It traces the mansion’s rich legacy, architectural features, and the notable individuals and families connected to it. The likely topic of the book is the history and ownership transitions of this distinguished property, including its architectural details, its role in American history, and its eventual involvement in significant legal and financial disputes. The book begins by contrasting Manhattan's ever-changing urban landscape with the enduring presence of the Morris/Jumel Mansion. It details the mansion's unique architecture, its luxurious interiors, and the idyllic grounds that set it apart from modern city dwellings. The narrative explores its historical significance during the Revolutionary War, when George Washington used it as his headquarters, and follows its transition through various owners—including British loyalist Col. Roger Morris, the wealthy Jumel family, and links to prominent figures like Aaron Burr. The account closes with the complicated legal battles over the estate after Madame Jumel’s death, culminating in a public auction of the property and its substantial surrounding land. The book paints a vivid picture of the mansion's past and its importance both as a historic site and as a symbol of changing fortunes in New York City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ruggles, Philo T. (Philo Taylor), 1803-1894
EBook No.: 76040
Published: May 7, 2025
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Historic buildings -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject: Morris-Jumel Mansion (Museum) -- History
Subject: Mansions -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject: Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A house with a history
Original Publication: New York: Charles Hamilton & Co., 1882.
Credits: Carla Foust, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A house with a history by Philo T. Ruggles" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers an engaging portrait of the renowned Roger Morris (or Jumel) Mansion, one of the oldest surviving residences on Manhattan Island. It traces the mansion’s rich legacy, architectural features, and the notable individuals and families connected to it. The likely topic of the book is the history and ownership transitions of this distinguished property, including its architectural details, its role in American history, and its eventual involvement in significant legal and financial disputes. The book begins by contrasting Manhattan's ever-changing urban landscape with the enduring presence of the Morris/Jumel Mansion. It details the mansion's unique architecture, its luxurious interiors, and the idyllic grounds that set it apart from modern city dwellings. The narrative explores its historical significance during the Revolutionary War, when George Washington used it as his headquarters, and follows its transition through various owners—including British loyalist Col. Roger Morris, the wealthy Jumel family, and links to prominent figures like Aaron Burr. The account closes with the complicated legal battles over the estate after Madame Jumel’s death, culminating in a public auction of the property and its substantial surrounding land. The book paints a vivid picture of the mansion's past and its importance both as a historic site and as a symbol of changing fortunes in New York City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ruggles, Philo T. (Philo Taylor), 1803-1894
EBook No.: 76040
Published: May 7, 2025
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Historic buildings -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject: Morris-Jumel Mansion (Museum) -- History
Subject: Mansions -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject: Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.