Voorlezer's House, Colonial house in Historic Richmond Town, United States.
The Voorlezer's House stands as a wooden building with steep gabled roofs and traditional Dutch architectural elements in Staten Island's historic district.
Built during the 1760s by Jacob Rezeau, this structure replaced an earlier building from 1696 that served as a residence for the Dutch Reformed Church reader.
The house contains spaces that functioned as living quarters and gathering places where children learned reading, writing, arithmetic, and Dutch history.
Visitors can explore the preserved interior through guided tours offered by the Staten Island Historical Society at Historic Richmond Town.
Scientific analysis of tree rings in wooden timbers revealed the true construction date, dispelling previous assumptions about the building's age.
Location: Staten Island
Inception: 1695
Architectural style: vernacular architecture, Dutch colonial architecture
Made from material: wood
Address: 59 Arthur Kill Road
GPS coordinates: 40.57142,-74.14750
Latest update: May 16, 2025 01:03
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