Thomas Moran House facts for kids
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Thomas Moran House
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Thomas Moran House in July 2008
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 229 Main Street, East Hampton, NY |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1884 |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000574 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | December 21, 1965 |
The Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran House is a special old house in East Hampton, New York. It is now a museum where you can learn about history. This house was built in 1884. It was the home of two very talented artists, Mary Nimmo Moran and Thomas Moran. They were both famous painters in the 1800s.
This house is very important because of Thomas Moran. In 1965, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place that tells a big part of American history. Thomas Moran was the first major painter to show the amazing landscapes of the American West to people back East. Today, the house has been fixed up and is open for visitors. The East Hampton Historical Society takes care of it.
About the Moran House
The Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran House is in the village of East Hampton. You can find it on the west side of Main Street. It's a unique two-story house made of wood. Thomas Moran built it in 1884. He used mostly recycled materials to construct his home.
The Artist's Studio
The most important room in the house is Thomas Moran's art studio. It is a very large room at the front of the house. The ceiling is 20 feet high, making it feel open and bright. Moran painted many of his famous artworks in this studio. He also welcomed many friends and other artists here.
Life at the House
The Moran House was Thomas and Mary's main home. They lived there from 1884 until Thomas passed away in 1926. Both Thomas and Mary are buried nearby in the South Side Cemetery. After Thomas died, the house stayed in private hands for many years.
Saving the House
By 2004, the house was in bad shape. Its owner, Elizabeth Lamb, passed away and left it to the owners of Guild Hall. Guild Hall is a cultural center in East Hampton. In 2008, the house was given to the Thomas Moran Trust. This group worked hard to raise money to fix up the house. The restoration was completed in early 2018. Now, the house is a museum for everyone to enjoy.
