King Manor, Manor house in Queens, United States
King Manor is a two-story manor house in Queens built in the Georgian style with symmetrical facades, evenly spaced windows, and traditional brick walls throughout. The interior and exterior maintain classical decorative details that reflect the architectural standards of early American residential design.
The manor was built in 1806 as the residence of Rufus King, who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the U.S. Constitution. The house dates to the early formation years of the American nation.
The house serves as a museum where you can see period furnishings and personal belongings that show what daily life looked like for the King family in the 1800s. Through these objects, you get a sense of how a prominent household functioned during this era.
You can explore the house by joining a guided tour led by staff members who explain the rooms and share information about the building and its history. It is best to follow along with the tour to understand all the details you are seeing.
The estate ranks among the few early American country homes remaining in New York City that still retain their original structural integrity and Georgian features. This preservation makes it a rare example of how such residences looked during the nation's founding decades.
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