Blackwell House, New York City
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Blackwell House is a historic house on Roosevelt Island in New York City. The house's name comes from Jacob Blackwell, who built the house in 1796. He was the great-grandson of Robert Blackwell, who in 1686 took ownership of what was then known as Manning's Island and subsequently became the island's new namesake. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. ()
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500 Main StreetRoosevelt IslandNew York City
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Day trips
Blackwell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Roosevelt Island Tramway, Queensbridge Park, Queensboro Bridge, Jan Hus Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Blackwell House?
Nearby attractions include Chapel of the Good Shepherd, New York City (3 min walk), Roosevelt Island, New York City (4 min walk), Queensbridge Park, New York City (8 min walk), Queensboro Bridge, New York City (8 min walk).
How to get to Blackwell House by public transport?
The nearest stations to Blackwell House:
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Metro
- Roosevelt Island • Lines: <F>, F (4 min walk)
- 21st Street–Queensbridge • Lines: <F>, F (16 min walk)
Bus
- West Rd / F Subway • Lines: Q102 (4 min walk)
- Main St / F Subway • Lines: Q102 (4 min walk)