Jacob Purdy House

The Jacob Purdy House at 60 Park Avenue is a colonial residence built in 1720 with original wooden beams and traditional shingle exterior. The structure preserves building techniques typical of that era with its authentic period details intact.

Built in 1720, the house served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Battle of White Plains in 1778. It was relocated to its current site in 1973 and underwent restoration work in the following decade.

The building shows how people constructed and lived in their homes during early American times. Today it serves as the workspace for the White Plains Historical Society in their community activities.

The house is not open for drop-in visits and requires advance arrangement with the White Plains Historical Society. Contact them by phone to schedule a tour that works with their availability.

A remarkable aspect of this house is that it was physically moved to its current location in 1973, which was a significant engineering undertaking for its time. The restoration work that followed involved young people from the area learning traditional preservation methods alongside skilled craftspeople.

Location: White Plains

GPS coordinates: 41.03670,-73.77390

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00