Dyckman House
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The Dyckman Farmhouse is the oldest remaining farmhouse on Manhattan
island, a reminder of New York City
's rural past. The Dutch Colonial
-style farmhouse was built by Dutch farmer William Dyckman, circa 1784, and was originally part of several 100 acres (40.5 ha) of farmland owned by the family. It is now located in a small park at the corner of Broadway and 204th Street in the Inwood
section of the city.
The farmhouse was transferred from the Dyckman family to the city of New York in 1910, which opened it as a museum in 1916. It has been a National Historic Landmark
since 1967.
Dyckman House was featured in Bob Vila
's A&E Network
production, Guide to Historic Homes of America.
A major restoration project was undertaken in 2003, and the farmhouse re-opened to the public in Fall 2005.
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
island, a reminder of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's rural past. The Dutch Colonial
Dutch Colonial
Dutch Colonial is a style of domestic architecture, primarily characterized by gambrel roofs having curved eaves along the length of the house...
-style farmhouse was built by Dutch farmer William Dyckman, circa 1784, and was originally part of several 100 acres (40.5 ha) of farmland owned by the family. It is now located in a small park at the corner of Broadway and 204th Street in the Inwood
Inwood, Manhattan
Inwood is the northernmost neighborhood on Manhattan Island in the New York City borough of Manhattan.-Geography:Inwood is physically bounded by the Harlem River to the north and east, and the Hudson River to the west. It extends southward to Fort Tryon Park and alternatively Dyckman Street or...
section of the city.
The farmhouse was transferred from the Dyckman family to the city of New York in 1910, which opened it as a museum in 1916. It has been a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
since 1967.
Dyckman House was featured in Bob Vila
Bob Vila
Robert Joseph "Bob" Vila is an American home improvement television show host known for This Old House , Bob Vila's Home Again , and Bob Vila .-Early life:...
's A&E Network
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
production, Guide to Historic Homes of America.
A major restoration project was undertaken in 2003, and the farmhouse re-opened to the public in Fall 2005.
See also
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan above 110th Street
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan above 110th StreetNational Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan above 110th StreetList of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan above 110th StreetThis is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places above 110th Street in Manhattan...