The Morris-Jumel Mansion hosted a number of historical events. Soon after its construction by Roger Morris, the mansion was confiscated by the rebels and used as a headquarters by George Washington in the Battle of Harlem Heights, and later by the British. In the 1800s, it was owned by Eliza Jumel, who hosted many important figures, and eventually married Aaron Burr. In 1903 it was sold to the City and in 1907 it opened as a museum, as it is today.
This is the mansion as it can be seen today. It can be found at 65 Jumel Terrace in Washington Heights. You can get there by taking the 1 or the C train to 163rd Street. It can be visited today for a price of $8. The mansion has been a museum open to the public since 1903 and is now a landmark. It’s rooms not only display the history of the mansion, but also host art exhibits and sometimes concerts. It also hosts community events in addition to being a museum.
At the time that Roger Morris built the mansion, the area was far from the city and inhabited mainly by the wealthy who could afford to have a home away from the city. As time went by the city expanded upwards and now it is a diverse neighborhood. Silvan Terrace, built in 1882, is located right in front of the mansion. Each house is now worth over a million dollars. Coogan’s Bluff, located right behind the mansion, used to have the Polo Grounds, which is where many sport events were held.
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