Historic Structure Report: Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Manhattan Sites, New York City. Historical Data Section and Architectural Data Section, 1798-1980

摘要

Hamilton Grange National Memorial was authorized to commemorate the role played by Alexander Hamilton in the establishment of the nation. This Historic Structure Report contains the Historical Data and Architectural Data Sections on Hamilton's home from 1802-1804. The Historical Data Section relates and documents, the story of the construction of the Grange in 1802, and chronicles alterations to the structure from 1802 to the present. It also relates in some detail the lives of those who have occupied the house during these past 18 decades. The Architectural Data Section of the report presents the results of a detailed physical examination of Hamilton Grange. It assesses the origin and condition of each extant architectural element, and compares its present configuration to the historic one. Finally, it describes what actions should be taken in order to return the Grange to its appearance during its historic period.