Schuyler Mansion, Albany (must see)
Schuyler Mansion is a historic house. The brick mansion is now a museum and an official National Historic Landmark and was constructed from 1761 to 1762 for Philip Schuyler who resided there from 1763 until his death in 1804.
The house was visited by several notable figures including George Washington and served as a host and prison to British General John Burgoyne for several days after his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga. From 1886 to 1913, the mansion served as an orphanage until the state assumed ownership. It was restored and dedicated as an historic monument on October 17, 1917. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 24, 1967. Schuyler called the home "The Pasture" because of the pasture view towards the Hudson River.
The house was visited by several notable figures including George Washington and served as a host and prison to British General John Burgoyne for several days after his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga. From 1886 to 1913, the mansion served as an orphanage until the state assumed ownership. It was restored and dedicated as an historic monument on October 17, 1917. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 24, 1967. Schuyler called the home "The Pasture" because of the pasture view towards the Hudson River.
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Sight Name: Schuyler Mansion
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles