National Historic Landmark

Wyckoff, Pieter, House

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
December 24, 1967
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
67000013

About this property

The Wyckoff House, or Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, is a historic house at 5816 Clarendon Road in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City, within Milton Fidler Park. It is situated on land that New Netherland director general Wouter van Twiller purchased from the Lenape natives in approximately 1636. The house was one of several that Van Twiller ordered to be built before he was recalled to the Netherlands by 1640. It is estimated to have been built before 1641. Pieter Claesen Wyckoff's family moved in around 1652. The house is one of the oldest surviving examples of a Dutch frame house in America, and it was one of the first structures built by settlers on Long Island. The majority of the current structure was added in the 19th century, with the small kitchen section dating back to the 18th century. It is owned by New York City but is operated by The Wyckoff House & Association. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and is a New York City designated landmark. The Wyckoff House Museum operates numerous programs, including a community gardening apprentice program for youth.

Location

5902 Canarsie Lane
New York, Kings County, New York
40.64433, -73.92076

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Wyckoff, Pieter, House listed on the National Register?

Wyckoff, Pieter, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1967.

What type of historic resource is Wyckoff, Pieter, House?

Wyckoff, Pieter, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Wyckoff, Pieter, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wyckoff, Pieter, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wyckoff, Pieter, House?

The period of significance for Wyckoff, Pieter, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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