Seguine Mansion
Seguine House | |
New York City Landmark No. 0389
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Location | 440 Seguine Ave, Staten Island, New York |
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Coordinates | 40°30′54.79″N 74°11′51.11″W / 40.5152194°N 74.1975306°W |
Built | 1838 |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
Website | http://www.seguinemansion.org |
NRHP reference No. | 80002761[1] |
NYCL No. | 0389 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 6, 1980 |
Designated NYCL | May 25, 1967 |
The Seguine Mansion, also known as the Seguine-Burke Mansion, is located on
James Seguine is believed to have purchased property near
In 1981 the house was in serious need of repair, and was sold to George Burke, who had previously restored other historic buildings in the community. Burke not only saved the building but also ensured that the property would not be subdivided. The renovation of the outside of the house took more than five years and sixty gallons of paint. Burke filled the house with his elaborate collection of art and furnishings, many acquired during his years in England after World War II, while he was in the Air Force. After restoring the house and establishing an equestrian center at the site, Burke donated the Seguine Mansion to the City of New York in 1989, and retains a life interest in the site.
The
See also
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Staten Island
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond County, New York
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Seguine Genealogy (person #26)
- ^ a b c Historic House Trust Archived 2008-02-16 at the Wayback Machine