National Historic Landmark-Slabsides-John Burroughs' cabin

National Historical Landmark-Slabsides John Burroughs cabin

From 1895 to 1921, this was the summer residence and retreat of the noted scientist and nature writer John Burroughs.

The cabin, which was designed and built by Burroughs, is called Slabsides because of its ...

National Historic Landmark-Harry F. Sinclair House

National Historical Landmark-Harry F. Sinclair House

Home (1918-30) of the man famous for his contributions to the oil industry and infamous for his association with the Teapot Dome scandal.

Sinclair is a pivotal figure in the history of the American ...

National Historic Landmark-William H. Seward House

National Historical Landmark-William H. Seward House

Seward served as Governor (1839-43) and U.S. Senator from New York (1848-61), emerging as a leading antislavery figure in the Whig, and later, Republican Parties.

As Secretary of State (1861-69), he negotiated the purchase of Alaska ...

National Historic Landmark-General Winfield Scott

National Historical Landmark- General Winfield Scott House

This 4-story, semi-detached brownstone was purchased by General Winfield Scott in 1853, shortly after its construction. Scott was a victorious general in the Mexican-American War and an unsuccessful Whig candidate in the Presidential election ...

National Historic Landmark-Philip Schuyler Mansion

National Historical Landmark- Philip Schuyler Mansion

Constructed in 1761-62, this was the home of Philip Schuyler, a major general in the Revolutionary War and a member of the Continental Congress.

He lived here from 1763 until his death in 1804.

Courtesy National Park ...

National Historic Landmark-Saratoga Spa State Park

National Historical Landmark- Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Spa was established in 1909 to conserve and develop Saratoga's springs for public benefit.

A leading exponent of hydrotherapy, Dr. Simon Baruch, guided the Spa's development in its early years.

The major complex ...

National Historic Landmark-Seventh Regiment Armory

National Historical Landmark- Seventh Regiment Armory

Built 1877-80, this massive brick Gothic structure occupies an entire city block in downtown New York City.

A three-story building with a one-story drill shed behind, it contains one of the most significant groups of ...

National Historic Landmark-Santanoni Preserve

National Historical Landmark- Santanoni Preserve

Santanoni Preserve is an outstanding example of a Adirondack camp.

As a property type, the Adirondack camp influenced the development of environmentally responsive resort facilities in the state and national park systems, and was transitional in ...

National Historic Landmark-Margaret Sanger Clinic

National Historical Landmark- Margaret Sanger Clinic

From 1930 to 1973, this house served as the clinic established by Margaret Higgins Sanger (1879-1966), a pioneer in birth control.

According to Sanger, her career as an advocate and educator in this field began ...

National Historic Landmark-Sailors' Snug Harbor

National Historical Landmark- Sailors' Snug Harbor

This large Greek Revival complex was a retirement home for aged sailors (1833-95). A rare surviving example of urban planning, landscaping, and buildings in the Greek Revival style, unequaled in the U.S. for scale, extent, ...