Bartow-Pell Mansion, Greek Revival mansion in Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, United States.
The Bartow-Pell Mansion is a Greek Revival house set on six acres within Pelham Bay Park and surrounded by a formal terraced garden. The property also includes a carriage house from 1840 and retains the architectural details that reflect the family's wealth and status.
Built between 1836 and 1842, this mansion is the last surviving estate of its kind in the Pelham Bay area of New York City. Its construction took place during a period when such large private estates still dotted the rural landscape of the city.
The mansion operates as a house museum where visitors can see how the family lived in the 19th century through furnished rooms and architectural details in the Federal and Greek Revival styles. Walking through the spaces gives a direct sense of wealth and daily life from that era.
The house is open to visitors on select days, so it's worth checking ahead to confirm which days and times work best for your visit. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring includes both the house and the gardens on the surrounding grounds.
The property includes a family burial ground where generations of the original owners were laid to rest. This private cemetery is a rare remnant from an era when such family burial sites were common on private estates.
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