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The Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, New York was built in 1797. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. [1] A decade later it was included as a contributing property to the Arbor Hill Historic District–Ten Broeck Triangle when that neighborhood was listed on the Register.
49 Ten Broeck Street: This three-story brick house, built in 1859, has a prominent entrance portico with Ionic columns. It serves as the focal point for eastward views down Second Street. [4]: 14 51 Ten Broeck Street: This two-story brick house is the earliest dated house on the street, built in 1842 before the cemetery was moved.
Abraham Ten Broeck (May 13, 1734 – January 19, 1810) was a New York politician, businessman, and militia Brigadier General of Dutch descent. He was twice Mayor of Albany, New York and built one of the largest mansions in the area, the Ten Broeck Mansion, that still stands more than 200 years later.
There are two sub-neighborhoods in Arbor Hill, Dudley Heights [3] and the Ten Broeck Triangle. [4] "Arbor Hill" was the name given to the Ten Broeck estate; [5] the Ten Broeck Mansion is still an important cultural and historical museum.
Benjamin Ten Broeck I, who built the house, was the great-grandson of Wessel Ten Broeck, who had come to the New Netherland colony in 1626 with Peter Minuit.In 1748 he built his manor house (since demolished) near the site where three years later he built the first section of present house, intended to house tenant farmers on his land.
English: The Ten Broeck Mansion, located in Albany, New York, United States and built in 1797. Former home to Abraham Ten Broeck (1734—1810) and currently home to the Albany County Historical Association. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Tour historic Kentucky mansion with link to ‘Gone With the Wind’ dressed for Christmas. ... Tickets: Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12-17. Children under 12 are free. Dress warmly.
Many of the museums are historical sites themselves, such as Cherry Hill, the Ten Broeck Mansion, and the Schuyler Mansion in the city of Albany and the Pruyn House in Colonie. The Quackenbush House is the second oldest house in the city of Albany and is part of the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, which includes a planetarium.