David Hockfelder explores a few of New York City's oldest buildings. Take a look at a few of the city's historical gems.

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2. NYC: Historical Gem
New York City is a thriving hub of
cultural and financial progress.
The most populated city in America
— as well as the most densely
populated — is a beacon for the
fast-paced lifestyle of the East
coast. It’s easy to forget that the
metropolis was founded well before
our country was even a country.
Although the actual year of the
official founding is highly disputed -
- even though the city’s seal reads
1625-- the first settlers set foot
down sometime between 1623 and
1626, making it almost 400 years
old.

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What’s even more surprising is the number of buildings that date back nearly
as far as the founding of the city itself. There are houses and other
infrastructure that dates back three to and nearly four centuries ago.

4. Built in 1962 by Pieter Wyckoff, the
Wyckoff House served as the first
establishment in what was known as
Nieuw Amersfoort. Built in 1962 by Pieter
Wyckoff, the Wyckoff House served as
the first establishment in what was
known as Nieuw Amersfoort.
BROOKLYN
WYCKOFF HOUSE
MUSEUM

5. This beautiful architectural creation was
built by Colonel Roger Morris and his
wife Mary Philipse in 1765. They wanted
a summer villa, so their estate, then
“Mount Morris” was created. This vast
property encompassed more than 130
acres, and was used by George
Washington and some patriot soldiers as
a headquarters during the fall of 1776.
MANHATTAN
MORRIS-JUMEL
MANSION

6. The building known today as the
Conference House has been standing
since 1680, though it wasn’t always
known by its current name. The house
has had a significant role in history; it
served as the location of a peace
conference held in 1776 where
influential figures like John Adams and
Benjamin Franklin convened to try and
end the Revolutionary War.
Staten Island
CONFERENCE HOUSE