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King Manor

King Manor is a historic place in New York, Queens County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001295.

New York, Queens County, New YorkListed December 2, 1974NRIS #74001295★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is King Manor?

King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. The two-story house is the main structure in Rufus King Park, an 11.5-acre (4.7 ha) public park that preserves part of the former estate of Rufus King, a U.S. Founding Father. Built c. 1730 and expanded in 1755 and the 1800s, the house is designed with elements of the Federal, Georgian, and Greek Revival styles. The house is designated as a National Historic Landmark, and the house, its interior spaces, and the park are all New York City designated landmarks.

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The record

Listing details

Name
King Manor
City
New York
County
Queens County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 2, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001295
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.70305, -73.80377
When was King Manor listed on the National Register?

King Manor was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.

Where is King Manor located?

King Manor is located in New York, Queens County, New York at approximately 40.70305, -73.80377. See the map above.

Is King Manor a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. King Manor is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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