Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hamilton Grange
The Home of Alexander Hamilton
Photographed by Nicholas F Matranga, September 22, 2008
1. Hamilton Grange Marker
Statesman
Soldier * Administrator * Lawyer
Captain
Lt. Col. Staff of General Washington
Major General
Member of Congress
Member of New York Legislature
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention
First Secretary of the Treasury
Leader of the Federalist Party
* He Built This House in 1802 *
Erected 1961 by Marked by the New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 40° 49.279′ N, 73° 56.834′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. It is on West 141st Street near St. Nicholas Avenue. Building is in St. Nicholas Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance of this marker); From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton Heights Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Maynor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shepard Hall (about 500 feet away); Ethel Waters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexander Hamilton's House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The Grange is being restored by
Photographed by John Intile, July 14, 2007
2. Hamilton Grange and Marker
This is a photograph of Hamilton's house in upper Manhattan taken by me on 7/14/2007 prior to its relocation from 287 Convent Avenue to St. Nicholas Park on June 7, 2008. Note the dilapidated condition of the wooden porch, the overgrown hedges and the weeds growing through the brick patio on the left. The house was not designated as a national historic landmark until 1960, perhaps reflecting the feelings of ambiguity with which this prolific, dynamic and brilliant but controversial founding father is considered by some Americans to this very day.
Also see . . .
1. Hamilton Grange National Memorial. (Submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York.)
2. Alexander Hamilton's 1802 "The Grange". "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Nicholas F Matranga
3. Alexander Hamilton Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. This page has been viewed 1,961 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Liam Strain of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. 2. submitted on March 1, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
