Belvidere, Federal mansion in Angelica, United States.
Belvidere is a Federal mansion in Angelica, New York, composed of multiple wings containing approximately 30 rooms total. The stone-and-brick structure sits on a foundation with a central section and flanking wings on either side.
John Barker Church, an English Parliament member, commissioned construction of the house in 1804. He was married to Angelica Schuyler Church, the sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton.
The estate takes its name from Angelica Schuyler Church, the wife of the original owner. This naming choice reflects her importance in both the family and early American society.
The property covers approximately five acres with the main house and several outbuildings scattered across the grounds. Visitors should allow sufficient time to explore since the estate is spacious and has much to see.
The grounds feature a nine-sided barn and a hexagonal tea house dating from 1806. These uncommon geometric shapes were rarely seen on early American estates.
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