Schuyler Mansion - Albany, NY - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

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"Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. "
"The wedding of daughter Elizabeth Schuyler to Alexander Hamilton took place in the house in 1780."

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"Additionally, the Schuyler family was well known for their hospitality, and the mansion hosted guests such as George and Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, the Marquis de Chastellux, James Madison, and the British General during the Battle of Saratoga, John Burgoyne, who stayed at the mansion as a "prisoner guest" in 1777."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1761 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Architect (if known): Philip J. Schuyler Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: "Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur." "The wedding of daughter Elizabeth Schuyler to Alexander Hamilton took place in the house in 1780." "Additionally, the Schuyler family was well known for their hospitality, and the mansion hosted guests such as George and Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, the Marquis de Chastellux, James Madison, and the British General during the Battle of Saratoga, John Burgoyne, who stayed at the mansion as a "prisoner guest" in 1777." Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Historic Landmark Main Material of Construction: brick Private/Public Access: Public Admission Fee (if applicable): 5.00 (listed in local currency) Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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