The Block House
- Island of Governors Island in Manhattan NYC
- Borough of Manhattan NYC in New York City
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1843/00/00 | Martin E Thompson | Architect | The Greek Revival is built, attributed to architect Martin E Thompson. Called the "Block House" because it was used as a military prison, it has also served as headquarters for a general, officers' quarters, and as a hospital. | |||
1852/07/05 | Ulysses S Grant | Military | Stationed on Governors Island for a few weeks in the summer of 1852, Ulysses S Grant and the 4th Infantry departure New York, bound for the Pacific Coast. |
Particulars for The Block House: | |
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Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Sight Category | Building |
Owner | Federal |
Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
Historic Use | Hospital |
Historic Use | Institutional housing |
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