Wyckoff House facts for kids
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Wyckoff House
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Part on the left dates to the 19th century, part on the right is of the 18th century
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 Location in New York City
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 5816 Clarendon Road (Milton Fidler Park), Brooklyn, NY |
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| Built | before 1641 |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 67000013 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 24, 1967 |
| Designated NHL | December 24, 1967 |
The Wyckoff House, also called the Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, is a very old and important house in Brooklyn, New York City. It stands in Milton Fidler Park, located in the East Flatbush area. This house is one of the oldest buildings put up by European settlers on Long Island. It is also one of the best examples of an early Dutch frame house still standing in America today.
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The Wyckoff House: A Historic Home
The Wyckoff House is a special place because of its long history. It shows us what homes looked like when New York was first being settled. It's a great example of Colonial style.
Early History and Construction
The land where the Wyckoff House stands was bought around 1636. This purchase was made by Wouter van Twiller, who was in charge of New Netherland at the time. He bought the land from the Lenape native people. Van Twiller ordered several houses to be built on this land. The Wyckoff House was likely built before 1641.
Around 1652, the family of Pieter Claesen Wyckoff moved into the house. This makes it one of the very first buildings constructed by settlers on Long Island. Most of the house you see today was added in the 1800s. However, a small part, like the kitchen section, is even older, dating back to the 1700s.
Protecting a Landmark
The Wyckoff House is owned by New York City. But it is managed and cared for by a group called The Wyckoff House & Association. This group helps keep the house open and teaches people about its history.
Because it is so important, the house has been given special protection. In 1967, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's recognized as a place of great national importance. It is also a New York City designated landmark. This helps make sure it will be preserved for many years to come.
See also
- Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead
- List of the oldest buildings in New York
- List of the oldest buildings in the United States
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Brooklyn
- List of National Historic Landmarks in New York City
