Lansing Manor House facts for kids
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Lansing Manor House
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Lansing Manor Barn, October 2008
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Blenheim, New York |
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| Area | 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Built | 1819 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001268 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | May 25, 1973 |
The Lansing Manor House is a special old home. It is in North Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York, United States. You can find it near the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Mine Kill State Park. A man named John Lansing Jr. built this house in 1819. He built it for his daughter and her husband, Jacob Livingston Sutherland. John Lansing Jr. was an important person. He helped New York at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. This meeting helped create the United States Constitution. He also helped at the state's Ratification Convention in 1788.
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About the Lansing Manor House
The Lansing Manor House is a large, two-story home. It measures about 46 feet on each side. The roof is shaped like a pyramid, which is called a hipped roof. The first floor is built with a wood frame and has bricks inside. The second floor is made of wood frame.
What the House Looks Like
The front of the house has a porch. This porch is one story tall and has five sections. It adds to the grand look of the home.
Other Buildings on the Property
Around the main house, there are several other buildings. These include a shed and a building that used to be a summer kitchen. There is also a well with its cover, an outhouse, and an ice house. You can also see a milk house, a barn, and tall storage structures called silos. There might even be a small house for guests or workers.
Restoring the Historic Home
The New York Power Authority helped restore the manor house. This restoration happened in 1977. Today, the house is filled with furniture and items from the early 1800s. These items are real and show what life was like back then.
A Place of History
The Lansing Manor House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical site. It is considered a national historic district. The Power Authority works with the Schoharie County Historical Society to take care of the property. They make sure visitors can learn about its history.
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Lansing Manor House, October 2008
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Lansing Manor House, September 2010
