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Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House

Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House is a historic place in New York, Bronx County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 67000010.

New York, Bronx County, New YorkListed December 24, 1967NRIS #67000010★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House?

The Van Cortlandt House, also known as the Van Cortlandt Mansion, is the oldest known surviving house in the Bronx in New York City. It is located in the southwestern portion of Van Cortlandt Park. The house is operated as a historic house museum known as the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Built by Frederick Van Cortlandt and completed in 1749, the house is a 2+1⁄2-story Georgian building with a rubblestone facade and Georgian-style interiors. It served as a residence of one branch of the Van Cortlandt family for 140 years before it reopened as a museum in 1897.

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Listing details

Name
Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House
City
New York
County
Bronx County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 24, 1967
NRIS reference number
67000010
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.89653, -73.89326
When was Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House listed on the National Register?

Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967.

Where is Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House located?

Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House is located in New York, Bronx County, New York at approximately 40.89653, -73.89326. See the map above.

Is Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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