National Historic Landmark - Woolworth Building

National Historic Landmark - Woolworth Building

From its completion in 1913 until 1930, this building was the world's tallest.

It stands today as a monument not only to Frank W. Woolworth, originator of the variety chain-store, but also to its architect, Cass ...

National Historic Landmark - Woodchuck Lodge

National Historic Landmark - Woodchuck Lodge

From 1910 to 1921, naturalist and author Burroughs used this summer retreat for working and entertaining friends.

During these years Burroughs was the nation's recognized authority on the out-of-doors, instilling in his readers --a deep affection ...

National Historic Landmark - Jethro Wood House

National Historic Landmark - Jethro Wood House

Wood patented the first successful cast-iron plow in 1819, which revolutionized farming methods.

This was his home from 1800 to 1834; the two-story clapboard house is still used as a residence.

National Historic Landmark - Willard Memorial Chapel

National Historic Landmark - Willard Memorial Chapel-Welch Memorial Hall

The Willard Memorial Chapel is a distinctive and highly intact representation of the work of the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.

Fixtures, windows and furnishings in the chapel were executed by the Tiffany ...

National Historic Landmark - Elkanah Watson House

National Historic Landmark - Elkanah Watson House

Elkanah Watson was a diplomat during the Revolution -- he delivered the final peace treaty to George III in 1782 --- a canal promoter, educator, businessman, banker and agriculturist.

He organized his first fair in ...

National Historic Landmark - Watervliet Arsenal

National Historic Landmark - Watervliet Arsenal

Founded in 1813, the Arsenal's busiest years were during the Mexican and Civil Wars.

It became the Government's cannon factory in 1889, producing seacoast defense guns

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National Historic Landmark - Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

National Historic Landmark - Washington's Headquarters

This Dutch Colonial fieldstone residence was used by Washington from April 1, 1782, to August 19, 1783, during the closing days of the Revolution.

Here he drafted crucial documents that laid the foundation for the new ...

National Historic Landmark -The Voorlezer's House

National Historic Landmark -The Voorlezer's House

This house was constructed by the early Dutch settlers before 1696 to serve as a church, a school, and the residence of the Voorlezer, the layman chosen to assist the Pastor in the church services ...

National Historic Landmark - Villa Lewaro

National Historic Landmark - Villa Lewaro

Designed by the New York's first licensed African-American architect Vertner Woodson Tandy for Madame C. J. Walker, the successful African American cosmetics manufacturer, this large Italian Renaissance stuccoed residence was completed in 1918.

It is ...

National Historic Landmark - Vassar College Observatory

National Historic Landmark - Vassar College Observatory

This observatory was built in 1865 on the campus of Vassar College for Maria Mitchell (1818-1889), astronomer, professor, crusader for women's higher education and professional advancement, and the first woman elected to both the ...