02941cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000500011524500270016526400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850802090040952015770061853400660219565300550226165300450231665300450236165300510240685600720245785600430252999900190257276040UtSlPG20260610134747.0mcr n260607r20251822utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aRuggles, Philo T.q(Philo Taylor),d1803-189412aA house with a history 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-05-07  aCarla Foust, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"A house with a history by Philo T. Ruggles" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers an engaging portrait of the renowned Roger Morris (or Jumel) Mansion, one of the oldest surviving residences on Manhattan Island. It traces the mansion’s rich legacy, architectural features, and the notable individuals and families connected to it. The likely topic of the book is the history and ownership transitions of this distinguished property, including its architectural details, its role in American history, and its eventual involvement in significant legal and financial disputes.  The book begins by contrasting Manhattan's ever-changing urban landscape with the enduring presence of the Morris/Jumel Mansion. It details the mansion's unique architecture, its luxurious interiors, and the idyllic grounds that set it apart from modern city dwellings. The narrative explores its historical significance during the Revolutionary War, when George Washington used it as his headquarters, and follows its transition through various owners—including British loyalist Col. Roger Morris, the wealthy Jumel family, and links to prominent figures like Aaron Burr. The account closes with the complicated legal battles over the estate after Madame Jumel’s death, culminating in a public auction of the property and its substantial surrounding land. The book paints a vivid picture of the mansion's past and its importance both as a historic site and as a symbol of changing fortunes in New York City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Charles Hamilton & Co., 1882  aHistoric buildings -- New York (State) -- New York  aMorris-Jumel Mansion (Museum) -- History  aMansions -- New York (State) -- New York  aWashington Heights (New York, N.Y.) -- History4 uhttps://archive.org/details/housewithhistory00rugg/page/n1/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76040  c116765d116765