Blackwell House, Historic house on Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, United States
The wooden farmhouse stands on East Road with white clapboard exterior walls, green shutters, and a double-height entrance portico featuring columns.
James Blackwell constructed this residence between 1796 and 1804, during the period when his family owned and farmed the entire Roosevelt Island.
The residence represents one of the few remaining examples of late 18th-century vernacular architecture in New York City, marking the transition from rural to urban development.
The first floor of Blackwell House contains exhibits displaying historical photographs, documents, and artifacts that detail Roosevelt Island's transformation through centuries.
The structure ranks as the sixth oldest farmhouse in New York City and remains the single surviving building from Roosevelt Island's private ownership period.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1796
GPS coordinates: 40.76058,-73.95125
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:05
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