King Manor
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King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is in Jamaica, Queens
. It was the home of Rufus King
, a signer of the United States Constitution
, a Senator from New York, and Ambassador to Great Britain
immediately after the American Revolution
. It is located at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1974.
Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
. It was the home of Rufus King
Rufus King
Rufus King was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was a delegate for Massachusetts to the Continental Congress. He also attended the Constitutional Convention and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
, a signer of the United States Constitution
United States Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States.The first three...
, a Senator from New York, and Ambassador to Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
immediately after the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
. It is located at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1974.
External links
- Rufus King House, 150th Street & Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, Queens, NY: 1 photo, 1 data page, and 3 color transparencies at Historic American Building Survey
- Official Site
- King Manor Museum and Park - NYC Parks and Recreation