Gracie Mansion Conservancy : New York
Mailing Address
East End Avenue at 88th Street
New York City, NY 10128
Street Address
East End Avenue at 88th Street
New York City, NY 10128
Mission Statement
The Conservancy’s mission is to raise funds to restore the historic structure and acquire furnishings that illustrate the rich history of New York; improve the surrounding landscape and gardens; and provide educational services, including publications and tours
History
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the City. Financial failure forced Gracie to sell his house to Joseph Foulke in 1823, and in 1857, the house came into the possession of Noah Wheaton. The City of New York appropriated the estate in 1896, incorporating its 11 acres of grounds into the newly-formed Cark Schurz Park.
Staff
Mrs. Diana M. Carroll, Assistant Director
Phone: 212-570-4773
Fax: 212-570-4493
Email: dcarroll@cityhall.nyc.gov
Museum Type
History
Historical Societies