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100	1		_aRuggles, Philo T. _q(Philo Taylor), _d1803-1894
245	1	2	_aA house with a history
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2025-05-07
508			_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.)
520			_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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York: Charles Hamilton & Co., 1882
653			_aHistoric buildings -- New York (State) -- New York
653			_aMorris-Jumel Mansion (Museum) -- History
653			_aMansions -- New York (State) -- New York
653			_aWashington Heights (New York, N.Y.) -- History
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/housewithhistory00rugg/page/n1/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76040
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