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 ...

National Historic Landmark - Van Cortlandt Manor

National Historic Landmark - Van Cortlandt Manor

Van Cortlandt Manor was begun in the late 17th century and occupied full time by 1749.

The manor house is a vernacular house type found commonly in the American south, Louisiana Territory, and the ...

National Historic Landmark - Van Cortlandt House

National Historic Landmark - Van Cortlandt House

Erected in 1748-49, this house is one of the most notable early Georgian manor houses.

It is significant architecturally for its beautiful stone and brick masonry, the excellent detail of its woodwork and the ...

National Historic Landmark - Van Alen House

National Historic Landmark - Van Alen House

This house is significant as an example of an architectural type of Dutch Colonial building which prevailed in the northern counties of the Hudson Valley.

Original parts of the house were constructed in 1737 ...

National Historic Landmark - Valcour Bay

Benedict Arnold's daring fleet action off Valcour Island on October 11, 1776, had a far-reaching effect on the outcome of the War of Independence. Although the American force was defeated, its very presence on the lake and its stubborn fight ...

National Historic Landmark - Utica State Hospital, Main Building

National Historic Landmark - Utica State Hospital, Main Building

Opened in 1842, this massive building was the first --state asylum for the insane poor-- in New York, and one of the most powerful architectural statements in the Greek Revival style built ...