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Admiral's House
Admiral's House may refer to: * Admiral's House (Governors Island) The Admiral's House is a historic building located in the Nolan Park area of Governors Island in New York Harbor. It was originally designed by Martin E. Thompson in the Greek Revival style, and completed in 1843. The Admiral's House is both ..., New York * Admiral's House, Hampstead, London * Admiral's House (Washington), former name of Number One Observatory Circle {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Admiral's House (Governors Island)
The Admiral's House is a historic building located in the Nolan Park area of Governors Island in New York Harbor. It was originally designed by Martin E. Thompson in the Greek Revival style, and completed in 1843. The Admiral's House is both on the National Register of Historic Places and a New York City designated landmark. History It was designed in 1840 by Martin E. Thompson in the Greek Revival style, and construction was completed in 1843."Governors Island Admiral's House" ''Daytonian in Manhattan'' (October 23, 2010) A south wing was added in 1886, and the roof was raised for the installation of a |
Admiral's House, Hampstead
Admiral's House (originally known as Golden Spikes and later as The Grove) is a Grade II listed building, listed house in Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden. The house's name is a misnomer, as no admirals have ever lived there. The house is featured in multiple paintings by John Constable. History The house was built in 1700 by Charles Keys. The house was used as a masonic lodge between 1730 and 1745, which may have been why Keys named it Golden Spikes. It appeared on John Rocque's Map of London, 1746. Naval captain Fountain North owned the house between c. 1775 to 1811. He renamed it The Grove and added a quarterdeck to the roof of the house. He also added Bulwark (nautical), bulwarks and portholes to the property, and in 1805, bought the nearby grove and demolished it to extend the house's garden. In the late 18th century, the house was mistaken as belonging to Matthew Barton (Royal Navy officer), Admiral Barton. The problem arose because a print of The Grove was inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
