Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of previous black-and-white pictures of architecture and interior design of yesteryear. Have a uncover you want to share? Hit up the tipline we would adore to hear from you.
Photographs by means of Library of Congress Gottscho-Schleisner Assortment
Constructed in 1765 by a British Colonel and his rich American wife, New York’;s Morris-Jumel Mansion was a summertime, nation residence carried out up in the au courant Palladian style—portico and colonnade incorporated. In the century right after it wrapped development, the “MJM” served as General George Washington’;s headquarters at the Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776, hosted now President George Washington and his cabinet (such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) for dinner in 1790, and, in 1833, served as wedding venue for former vice president (and the fellow who shot Alexander Hamilton dead in a duel) Aaron Burr, who married the lady of the property. The mansion grew to become a museum in 1904, and, 46 years later, was shot by the photographer of the Library of Congress’; Gottscho-Schleisner Collection.
· Jumel Mansion in Washington Heights [Library of Congress Gottscho-Schleisner Assortment]
· Morris-Jumel Mansion [official website]
· All Monochromes posts [Curbed National]
· All Dwelling posts [Curbed National]
· All 1950s posts [Curbed Nationwide]
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