Caleb T. Ward Mansion

Caleb T. Ward Mansion
Location 141 Nixon Ave., Staten Island, New York
Coordinates 40°37′57″N 74°4′53″W / 40.63250°N 74.08139°W / 40.63250; -74.08139Coordinates: 40°37′57″N 74°4′53″W / 40.63250°N 74.08139°W / 40.63250; -74.08139
Area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built 1835
Architect Davis, George B.
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 82003401[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 26, 1982
Designated NYCL August 22, 1978

Caleb T. Ward Mansion is a historic home located at 141 Nixon Avenue on Ward Hill, Staten Island, New York. Caleb Tompkins Ward built the mansion in 1835 with the help of architect George B. David, who built the mansion out of stucco and brick in an imposing Greek Revival style. Ward acquired the land for his mansion in 1826, after his uncle died.[2] His uncle was Daniel D. Tompkins, Governor of New York.

The mansion commands magnificent views of New York Harbor and the metropolitan area. It has a two-story tetra style portico and iconic columns.[3] A large rectangular cupola tops the building and an estate of 250 acres originally surrounded the manor. Today, Ward Mansion is one of the last great houses remaining from a time when the North shore of Staten Island was a fashionable resort for wealthy New Yorkers.[4]

On July 26, 1982, the mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places, after having become a New York City Landmark in 1978.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ http://www.realestatesiny.com/Ward-Hill-Staten-Island-Neighborhood-Profile.php
  3. ↑ The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition
  4. ↑ http://www.bldgdb.com/caleb-t-ward-mansion
  5. ↑ Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph & Joan R. Olshansky. "Accompanying seven photos". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.


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