Caleb T. Ward Mansion Explained

Caleb T. Ward Mansion
Location:141 Nixon Ave., Staten Island, New York
Coordinates:40.6325°N -74.0814°W
Built:1835
Architect:Davis, George B.
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:July 26, 1982
Refnum:82003401
Designated Other2 Name:New York City Landmark
Designated Other2 Date:August 22, 1978
Designated Other2 Abbr:NYCL
Designated Other2 Link:New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
Designated Other2 Number:1002
Designated Other2 Color:
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Caleb T. Ward Mansion is a historic home located at 141 Nixon Avenue on Ward Hill, Staten Island, New York. Caleb Tompkins Ward built the mansion in 1835 with the help of architect George B. David, who built the mansion out of stucco and brick in an imposing Greek Revival style. Ward acquired the land for his mansion in 1826, after his uncle died.[1] His uncle was Daniel D. Tompkins, Governor of New York.

The mansion commands magnificent views of New York Harbor and the metropolitan area. It has a two-story tetra style portico and iconic columns.[2] A large rectangular cupola tops the building and an estate of 250 acres originally surrounded the manor. Today, Ward Mansion is one of the last great houses remaining from a time when the North shore of Staten Island was a fashionable resort for wealthy New Yorkers.[3]

On July 26, 1982, the mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places, after having become a New York City Landmark in 1978.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ward Hill, Staten Island Community | Wardhill Neighborhood Profile.
  2. The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition
  3. Web site: Caleb T. Ward Mansion . December 4, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140814013407/http://www.bldgdb.com/caleb-t-ward-mansion . August 14, 2014 . dead .
  4. Web site: Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph . Joan R. Olshansky . amp. . Accompanying seven photos.