Robert Colgate House facts for kids
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Robert Colgate House
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Seen in June 2013
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| Location | 5225 Sycamore Ave., Bronx, New York |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001638 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 8, 1983 |
The Robert Colgate House, also called Stonehurst, is a very old and important home. It is located in the Hudson Hill part of the Bronx in New York City. This house was built around 1860 for a man named Robert Colgate.
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The Robert Colgate House: A Historic Home
This house is a great example of an Italianate villa. This style was popular in the mid-1800s. It often includes features like wide eaves and low-pitched roofs.
What Does It Look Like?
The Robert Colgate House is a two-story building. It is made from strong Maine granite stones. These stones are cut smoothly, a style called ashlar.
The house has a roof that is not very steep. It also has wide eaves, which are parts of the roof that hang over the walls. There are small windows, called dormers, in the roof. A flat deck is found in the center of the roof.
Who Was Robert Colgate?
The house was built for Robert Colgate (1812–1885). He was the son of William Colgate. William Colgate was famous for starting a company that made soap. Robert bought the land for his house in 1860. He bought it from Ann Cromwell. Before that, the land belonged to William G. Ackerman.
A Place for Community
The Robert Colgate House was also a place where important community events happened. For example, the Riverdale Presbyterian Church was started there. The first meeting to organize the church took place in Robert Colgate's house in 1863.
Why Is It Important?
Because of its history and unique architecture, the Robert Colgate House is considered very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This list helps protect special places in the United States.
