Steinway House, Renaissance Revival mansion in Astoria, Queens, US.
Description
The Steinway House sits on a hilltop and features a four-story tower with an octagonal cupola rising above the roofline. The exterior walls are constructed from granite and bluestone that have weathered many decades.
History
Benjamin Pike Jr. built this residence in 1858, and William Steinway purchased it in 1870, making it his family home and business headquarters. The change in ownership transformed how the property was used and developed over time.
Culture
Inside, you can see five Italian marble fireplaces and detailed woodwork throughout the rooms, with a two-story domed rotunda topped by stained glass skylights that let colored light pour in. These elements show the careful craftsmanship that was common in wealthy homes of that era.
Practical
The property holds protected status as a New York City Landmark and appears on the National Register of Historic Places. This means the exterior structure cannot be modified, allowing visitors to see the original architecture as it has stood for generations.
Did you know?
The original property sprawled across roughly 440 acres, which was exceptionally large for a private residence in this area at that time. In recent years, new owners have taken over with plans to preserve the structure while exploring possibilities for the surrounding land.
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