John Jay House - Katonah NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 15.086 W 073° 39.605
18T E 612260 N 4567534
John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Count and completed his house in Katonah in 1790.
Waymark Code: WMVGR0
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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This was John Jay's retirement home. Construction began in 1787 and completed in 1790. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1981. Today it is owned by the State of New York and is used for tours and gathering on the property.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1787

Additional Dates of Construction:
1800 Office Wing 1801 Extension of south wing 1818 Additional Guest rooms


Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Architect (if known): John Cooley and Moses Winian

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
National Historic Landmark


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent

Main Material of Construction: Wood, Brick

Private/Public Access: Public

Admission Fee (if applicable): 7.00 (listed in local currency)

Related Website: [Web Link]

Rating:

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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