The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden presents the period of the Mount Vernon Hotel which operated from 1826 until 1833.
Constructed in 1799 as a carriage house for a 23-acre estate, and converted into the Mount Vernon Hotel in 1826, this stone building sits on land originally owned by Colonel William Stephens Smith, and his wife Abigail Adams Smith, daughter of John Adams.
This fashionable country resort was popular among New Yorkers who wished to escape the hustle and bustle of the city which at that time extended only as far north as 14th Street. The Hotel advertised itself as “free from the noise and dust of the public roads, and fitted up and intended for only the most genteel and respectable” clientele. In those days, one could take the stagecoach or steamboat up to 61st street and spend the day at the hotel sipping lemonade in the ladies parlor or playing cards in the gentlemen’s tavern.
In 1833, the house became the home for three generations of a New York City family. In 1905, as the area became more industrialized, the building was purchased by Standard Gas Light Company (today’s Con Edison). The Colonial Dames of America, a woman’s patriotic society purchased the building in 1924. After extensive restoration to the structure, the Colonial Dames opened the site to the public in 1939. The building endures as a rare reminder of an important era in New York City’s history.
Reviews of Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
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Historic Craft Workshop: Herbs
Reviewed by Randy B. on 5/12/2019
Sweet, stress-free, wonderful people, lovely location, fun crafts, gorgeous garden!
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Based on the reviews, students had a positive experience taking classes at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden. They appreciated the stress-free and sweet atmosphere and found the staff to be wonderful people. The location of the museum was also described as lovely, and the crafts they were able to engage in were fun. Additionally, the museum's gorgeous garden seemed to enhance the overall experience. One insightful quote from a review is:
"I learned so much about the history of the hotel and the skills I acquired in the crafts activities were truly valuable."
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