Ethan Flagg House-Blessed Sacrament Monastery facts for kids
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Ethan Flagg House-Blessed Sacrament Monastery
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| Location | 23 Park Ave., Yonkers, New York |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architect | Stewart, J and G; Clermont, John B. |
| Architectural style | Italian Villa, Neo-Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 98001075 |
| Added to NRHP | August 12, 1998 |
The Ethan Flagg House-Blessed Sacrament Monastery is a historic building in Yonkers, New York. It began as a grand home built in 1855. Over time, it grew and changed, becoming a monastery where nuns lived and worked. Today, this special building continues to serve the community.
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What is the Ethan Flagg House?
This historic site is made up of a house and a monastery building. The original house was built in 1855. Later, new parts were added in 1922 and 1954. The whole property covers about 1.6 acres of land.
A Look at the Building's Style
The main house is a two-story brick building. It was designed in the Italianate style, which was popular in the mid-1800s. This style often includes wide eaves and decorative brackets. The house sits on a base made of rough, cut stone.
A cool feature of the house is its tall, square cupola on the roof. A cupola is like a small tower that lets light into the building. There's also a wooden porch at the front, supported by brick pillars.
The monastery building, added in 1922, is four stories tall and also made of brick. It has its own octagonal (eight-sided) cupola. This part of the building once included a chapel, a special room for religious services.
Who Was Ethan Flagg?
The original house was built by a man named Ethan Flagg (1820-1884). He was an important businessman and a well-known citizen in Yonkers during his time. He helped shape the city as an industrialist, meaning he was involved in big businesses and factories.
From Home to Monastery and Beyond
The Ethan Flagg House was a private home for many years. In 1915, a group of nuns, called the Sacramentine order, bought the property. They turned it into a monastery and an academy, which is like a school.
The academy closed its doors in 1975. Later, in 1991, the nuns moved to a new location in Warwick, New York. The property then found a new purpose. In 1996, it was sold to the Greyston Foundation. This foundation uses the building as a center to provide medical and social services to people in need.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
Because of its unique architecture and important history, the Ethan Flagg House-Blessed Sacrament Monastery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it's recognized as a special place that should be protected and preserved for future generations.
