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Morris-Jumel Mansion is a fascinating have a look at the history of
Manhattan’s oldest place of dwelling. Built by Roger Morris in 1765 as a summer estate, it has really been a witness to history all over the last 250 years. Situated in the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, the mansion sits on a big hill, with sweeping views of both the East and Hudson Rivers. George Washington strategically Situated his headquarters here all through the fall of 1776, but the Jumels, who made the house their home from 1810 to 1895, left the most indelible mark. In 1904, the place of dwelling became a museum, thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution, who saved the house and allowed it to grow with the changing neighborhood. These days, this landmark is a symbol of both the long history of the city and the recent face of its now diverse neighborhood.