National Historic Landmark-Surrogate's Court

National Historical Landmark- Surrogate's Court

An eight-story Beaux-Arts/French Renaissance style granite building with elaborate ornamentation constructed between 1899 and 1907, this edifice was symbolic of the prosperity and achievement of New York City.

This style was popular for municipal structures.

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National Historic Landmark-Sunnyside

National Historical Landmark-Sunnyside Washington Irving Home

This stone house, purchased by writer Washington Irving in 1835, was his home until his death. The house and landscaped grounds, created between 1835 and 1859, tell the story of the Romantic movement in 19th ...

National Historic Landmark-Stony Point Battlefield

National Historical Landmark-Stony Point Battlefield

On July 15, 1779, the Patriot victory at Stony Point, under Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne, insured General Washington's control of the Hudson River and West Point.

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National Historic Landmark-Stonewall

National Historical Landmark-Stonewall

The Stonewall Inn was the scene of important events that sparked the modern struggle for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans.

In a pattern of raids and harassment of gay establishments, the New York City police ...

National Historic Landmark-A.T. Stewart Company Store

National Historical Landmark-A.T. Stewart Company Store

Stewart's store (1846), the Marble Palace has been called the cradle of the department store.

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National Historic Landmark-Elizabeth Cady Stanton House

National Historical Landmark-Elizabeth Cady Stanton House (Seneca Falls)

Stanton, a leader in the women's rights movement, lived here at the time of the Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls in 1848, which she helped organize.

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National Historic Landmark-St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Albany)

National Historic Landmark - St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Albany)

French Gothic style church with modified basilican plan, one of the architects' best works.

Built in 1859-60, the 180-foot tower was completed in 1876.

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National Historic Landmark - St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo)

National Historic Landmark - St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo)

Constructed between 1849 and 1851, St. Paul's Cathedral is the premier church in Western New York.

Designed by Richard Upjohn, the leading American Gothic Revival architect of the 19th century, St. Paul's is an ...

National Historic Landmark - St. Patrick's Cathedral

National Historic Landmark - St. Patrick's Cathedral, Lady Chapel, Rectory and Cardinal's Residence

Climaxing Renwick's career, this cathedral is the first large-scale Medieval-style church in America. Begun in 1858, its spires were completed in 1888.

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National Historic Landmark - St. George's Episcopal Church (NY)

National Historic Landmark - St. George's Episcopal Church (New York)

Home church (1908-48) of Harry Thacker Burleigh, African-American composer, arranger, and singer who helped establish the Spiritual in the attention and acceptance of all Americans, including classically trained musicians.

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