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 in North Blenheim, New York. It's in Schoharie County, New York, in the United States. You can find it right next to the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Mine Kill State Park.
This house was built in 1819. A man named John Lansing Jr. had it built for his daughter and her husband, Jacob Livingston Sutherland. John Lansing Jr. was an important person in New York's early history. He helped write the United States Constitution as a delegate in 1787. He also helped New York approve the Constitution in 1788.
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About the Lansing Manor House
The Lansing Manor House is a two-story building. It is about 46 feet wide and 46 feet long. The roof is sloped on all sides. The first floor is made of wood frames with bricks inside. The second floor is made of wood frames.
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 classic look of the house.
Other Buildings on the Property
Besides 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 silos. There might even be a small house for guests or workers.
The Manor House Today
The New York Power Authority fixed up the manor house in 1977. They filled it with furniture from the early 1800s. This makes it feel like you've stepped back in time.
A Historic Place to Visit
The Lansing Manor House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historic site. It's also part of a larger historic district. The New York Power Authority works with the Schoharie County Historical Society to run the property. They make sure people can visit and learn about its history.
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Lansing Manor House, October 2008
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Lansing Manor House, September 2010
