Ogden Mills House facts for kids
The Ogden Mills House was once a grand mansion (a very large, fancy house) in New York City. It stood at 2 East 69th Street in an area called the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Quick facts for kids Ogden Mills House |
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| Construction started | 1885 |
| Completed | 1887 |
| Demolished | late 1930s |
Building a Grand Home
A famous architect named Richard Morris Hunt designed the Ogden Mills House. It was built between 1885 and 1887 for a wealthy man named Ogden Mills. The house was located on the corner of East 69th Street and Park Avenue. It even had views of Central Park!
The Ogden Mills House was built near other important homes. Across the street was the house of E. H. Harriman. Also nearby was the mansion at 1 East 70th Street, which was built later by Thomas Hastings. This mansion now holds the Frick Collection, a famous art museum.
Architectural Style
Richard Morris Hunt designed many grand homes. One of his other projects was the Petit Chateau for William K. Vanderbilt. That house was built in a style called Châteauesque, which looks like a French castle.
However, the Ogden Mills House was designed in a much simpler style. It was still very grand, but it didn't have as many fancy towers or decorations as the Petit Chateau.
Later Years and Demolition
After Ogden Mills passed away in 1929, his son, Ogden Livingston Mills, inherited the house. Ogden Livingston Mills was an important person in the government. He served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury and was also a U.S. Representative.
Ogden Livingston Mills lived in the house until he passed away there on October 11, 1937. Sadly, the Ogden Mills House was torn down in the late 1930s. An apartment building was built in its place.
See also
In Spanish: Ogden Mills House para niños
