Ten Broeck Mansion, Federal-style house museum in Arbor Hill, Albany, United States.
The Ten Broeck Mansion is a Federal-style house museum in Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood with multiple stories and classical features. It contains a striking interior spiral staircase and a roofline balustrade that define its exterior appearance.
The mansion was built in 1797 by General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer on leased property. In the 1840s, a later owner introduced Greek Revival elements that altered the original appearance of the structure.
The mansion displays the stories of craftspeople, immigrants, and free people of color who lived and worked within its walls. The exhibits help visitors understand how different people shaped daily life in this house.
Visitors can explore the house during warmer months and should check ahead for tour times and accessibility details. The site is located in an established neighborhood with good walkways to navigate.
Owner Thomas Worth Olcott faced the main rooms with real marble, creating a striking contrast to the original Federal design. This unexpected blend of styles makes the house architecturally interesting.
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