Kate Mullany House facts for kids
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Kate Mullany House
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 Location in New York
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| Location | 350 8th Street, Troy, NY |
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| Built | 1869 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000453 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 1, 1998 |
| Designated NHLD | April 1, 1998 |
The Kate Mullany House was the home of Kate Mullany (1845–1906). She was an important early leader for women workers. In February 1864, Kate started the all-women Collar Laundry Union in Troy, New York. This union was one of the first women's unions that lasted a long time. It didn't just solve one problem and then disappear.
The house became a National Historic Landmark in 1998. Today, it is a National Historic Site. You can find it at 350 8th Street in Troy, New York. It's near NY 7.
Becoming a National Historic Site
The Kate Mullany House is very important. It shows the history of women's rights. In 2000, then First Lady Hillary Clinton visited the house. She called it a "treasure."
A senator named Daniel Patrick Moynihan wanted to make the house a National Historic Site. He introduced a bill to do this. But the bill did not move forward in the United States Senate.
When Senator Moynihan retired in 2001, Senator Clinton took over the bill. She worked hard to make the house a historic site. There were meetings about the bill. The government also checked how much it would cost.
Senator Clinton and Representative Mike McNulty supported the bill. Many worker groups also helped. The bill became a law. Now, the house is part of the National Park Service. It is still owned by a private group. But the National Park Service helps with advice and support.
Recognizing Kate Mullany's Home
Many groups see the Kate Mullany House as a key historic place. Both the house and Kate Mullany's grave are protected. They are important historical sites.
Wiawaka, a women's camp in Lake George, remembers the house. The New York State Senate also honored the house. They celebrated Kate Mullany during Women's History Month in March 2007. The house is also part of the New York Women's Heritage Trail. This trail highlights important places for women's history in New York.
Images for kids
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The doorway for the address occupied by labor organizer Kate Mullany
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An informational plaque on the brick wall at 350 Eighth Street in Troy, NY.
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A side view of the 350 section of the building.
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Kate Mullany's former home on 8th Street in Troy, New York.
