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Sunnyslope
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Sunnyslope (Bronx) is located in New York City
Sunnyslope (Bronx)
Location in New York City
Sunnyslope (Bronx) is located in New York
Sunnyslope (Bronx)
Location in New York
Sunnyslope (Bronx) is located in the United States
Sunnyslope (Bronx)
Location in the United States
Location 812 Faile St., Bronx, New York
Area less than one acre
Built 1859
Architectural style Late Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 83001644
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Added to NRHP September 15, 1983

Sunnyslope is a special old house located in the Hunts Point area of the South Bronx in New York City. It was built a long time ago, around 1860. This house is known for its unique style, called Gothic Revival.

What is Sunnyslope?

Sunnyslope is a two-and-a-half-story house. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style. This means it looks a bit like old castles or churches from the Middle Ages. The house was also built in a "Picturesque mode." This means it was made to look like a beautiful scene from a painting.

Who Built Sunnyslope?

The house was built by Peter Hoe around 1860. Peter Hoe was the brother of a famous inventor named Richard March Hoe. The Hoe family owned a large piece of land where Sunnyslope was built. It was their family estate.

A Home with Many Stories

Over the years, Sunnyslope has had different owners and purposes.

  • In 1919, the Hoe family sold the house.
  • It was bought by Temple Beth Elohim, which is a Jewish temple.
  • Later, it became home to an African Methodist Episcopal congregation. This church is called Bright Temple A.M.E. Church.

Becoming a Landmark

Sunnyslope is an important building because of its history and unique style.

  • In 1981, it was named a New York City Landmark. This means the city decided it was a very important historical place.
  • In 1983, it was also added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places across the whole country that are important to history. Being on these lists helps protect the house so it can be enjoyed for many more years.
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