Merchant's House Museum, Greek Revival house museum in NoHo, New York, United States
Description
The Merchant's House Museum is a Greek Revival residence in NoHo that spans five floors filled with original furnishings and household items from the 19th century. Each room displays personal possessions and clothing that belonged to the Tredwell family who lived here.
History
The house was built in 1832 and remained largely unchanged while the Tredwell family occupied it for nearly a century. After Gertrude Tredwell's death in 1933, the building was transformed into a museum.
Culture
The servants' quarters on the fourth floor show how Irish immigrants lived while working for wealthy New York families. These rooms reveal the daily routines and conditions of household workers in the 19th century.
Practical
The museum works best on weekdays when fewer visitors are present, allowing more time to explore each room at your own pace. Visitors should note that the stairs are steep and the building covers multiple stories.
Did you know?
The interior still retains its original plasterwork from 1832, black marble fireplaces, and gas chandeliers from the 1850s. These details allow visitors to experience how a wealthy family actually lived in the 19th century.
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