695 passages in 695 source items for “Slavery at the Patriots' Manor”

Van Cortlandt Manor — Croton-on-Hudson Photograph of Van Cortlandt Manor on the Croton River. The manor hosted Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau during the Revolution. Bolton's 1848 history records both African and Native American slavery on the estate. Date…

Van Cortlandt Manor Ferry House [Article content from crotonhistory.org - see URL for full text and images] Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/05/12/van-cortlandt-manor-ferry-house/ License: Used with attribution; consult crotonhistory.org…

A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! The Westchester County Historical Society (WCHS) acquired an important historical document: a 22-page notebook from surveyor George W. Cartwright. The journal documents his detailed survey…

A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! The Westchester County Historical Society (WCHS) acquired an important historical document: a 22-page notebook from surveyor George W. Cartwright. The journal documents his detailed survey…

A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! A Van Cortlandt Manor Treasure - on eBay! The Westchester County Historical Society (WCHS) acquired an important historical document: a 22-page notebook from surveyor George W. Cartwright. The journal documents his detailed survey…

Van Cortlandt Manor in Miniature Van Cortlandt Manor in Miniature The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show featured a miniature replica of Van Cortlandt Manor crafted entirely from natural materials. This rustic version was "made entirely of plant…

The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…

The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…

The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930 These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…

…The photograph captures a small section of the original Long Bridge, constructed during the 1860s to carry the Old Albany Post Road across the mouth of the Croton River near Van Cortlandt Manor. The manor house appears hidden among trees…

…The photograph captures a small section of the original Long Bridge, constructed during the 1860s to carry the Old Albany Post Road across the mouth of the Croton River near Van Cortlandt Manor. The manor house appears hidden among trees…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

…The accident occurred on the Croton side of the bridge, with Van Cortlandt Manor visible through the trees in the background of the photograph. The truck's occupants were identified as David Miller and Aimee Marie Dyckman, a local woman…

…The accident occurred on the Croton side of the bridge, with Van Cortlandt Manor visible through the trees in the background of the photograph. The truck's occupants were identified as David Miller and Aimee Marie Dyckman, a local woman…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

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…Hills Warren examining the Albany Post Road's history with nostalgic reverence. Warren observed that the road's significance had diminished considerably since its heyday as the primary stagecoach route between New York City and Albany. Steam navigation and railroad…

Weir at the Croton Dam — F.B. Tower (1843) Tower's plate showing the weir (water measurement structure) at the Old Croton Dam. The weir measured the flow of water entering the aqueduct, ensuring adequate supply for the city while…

View of the Jet at Harlem River — F.B. Tower (1843) Tower's plate showing a jet of Croton water at the Harlem River. Engineers tested the system by sending water through at pressure before the official opening. The sight…

The Twentieth Century Limited at Harmon The Twentieth Century Limited at Harmon This piece showcases a remarkable photograph of the celebrated Twentieth Century Limited locomotive, captured at the Harmon railroad yards on May 12, 1938. The image was taken by…

What's Cookin' at the Mikado? What's Cookin' at the Mikado? A vintage menu from the Mikado Inn in Harmon showcases dining options from the 1930s era. The establishment offered Spring Lamb Chops for $1.50, Filet Mignon Mikado…

What's Cookin' at the Mikado? What's Cookin' at the Mikado? A vintage menu from the Mikado Inn in Harmon showcases dining options from the 1930s era. The establishment offered Spring Lamb Chops for $1.50, Filet Mignon Mikado…

Blacksmiths at the New Croton Dam, 1895 The Ossining Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable photographic collection documenting the Old Croton Aqueduct. During a recent visit, curator Norm MacDonald shared newly acquired materials, including two rare photographs capturing blacksmiths at…

Blacksmiths at the New Croton Dam, 1895 The Ossining Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable photographic collection documenting the Old Croton Aqueduct. During a recent visit, curator Norm MacDonald shared newly acquired materials, including two rare photographs capturing blacksmiths at…

Blacksmiths at the New Croton Dam, 1895 The Ossining Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable photographic collection documenting the Old Croton Aqueduct. During a recent visit, curator Norm MacDonald shared newly acquired materials, including two rare photographs capturing blacksmiths at…

Blacksmiths at the New Croton Dam, 1895 The Ossining Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable photographic collection documenting the Old Croton Aqueduct. During a recent visit, curator Norm MacDonald shared newly acquired materials, including two rare photographs capturing blacksmiths at…

…The Wading Place at Kingsbridge — Bolton (1922) Photograph of the ancient wading place at Kingsbridge, now covered by Broadway. The Macomb house is visible on the left, with the Old Kingsbridge road in the foreground. This crossing point over Spuyten…

The High Bridge at Harlem, Length 1,450 ft. (1849) Lithographic print showing the newly completed High Bridge spanning the Harlem River. At 1,450 feet long and 114 feet above the water, it was an engineering marvel. The print…

The High Bridge at Harlem — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving of the iconic High Bridge carrying the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. The oldest standing bridge in New York City, opened 1848, with Roman-style stone arches. From Harper…