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Bartow-Pell Mansion, Bronx, New York (April 2012)

The Bartow-Pell Mansion was built in the 19th century in the Greek Revival Style. It is located at Pelham Bay, Bronx, New York on Long Island Sound. Of the significant homes built on the Long Island Sound, Bartow-Pell is the only one that survives, today. Robert Bartow, a businessman, bought the land for the present Bartow-Pell Mansion in 1836. He built the mansion and moved his family into it in 1842. Coincidentally, Robert Bartow was a descendant of the original owner of the land, Thomas Pell, who bought it from the Siwanoy Indians in 1836. The formal gardens were not constructed until 1914 to 1917, when the International Garden Club hired the architectural firm of Delano & Aldrich to restore the house and to plan the gardens. In 1978, the Bartow-Pell Mansion was designated a Landmark Site by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission. It is well worth a visit, to experience the life of a wealthy family in the 19th century and to enjoy the beauty of a Greek Revival-style home with its lovely gardens and hiking trails along Long Island Sound.
Bartow-Pell Mansion cover page.
Bartow-Pell Mansion cover page.		 Map of Pelham Bay, Bronx, New York showing the location of the Bartow-Pell Mansion.
Map of Pelham Bay, Bronx, New York showing the location of the Bartow-Pell Mansion.		 Wigwam and tree stump seats. A good place for a pow wow or for kids in the Native American School Program to gather.
Wigwam and tree stump seats. A good place for a pow wow or for kids in the Native American School Program to gather.		 The wigwam is an authentic reproduction since the land was originally inhabited by the Siwanoy Indians, a Lenape tribe.
The wigwam is an authentic reproduction since the land was originally inhabited by the Siwanoy Indians, a Lenape tribe.
Picnic tables at the Bartow-Pell Mansion. We had a picnic lunch there.
Picnic tables at the Bartow-Pell Mansion. We had a picnic lunch there.		 Front entrance gate to the Terrace Garden with the mansion in the background.
Front entrance gate to the Terrace Garden with the mansion in the background.		 The grounds are beautifully landscaped like old English gardens.
The grounds are beautifully landscaped like old English gardens.		 Fountain in front of the Bartow-Pell Mansion.
Fountain in front of the Bartow-Pell Mansion.
A Cupid statue in the fountain.
A Cupid statue in the fountain.		 The April tulips were blooming during our visit.
The April tulips were blooming during our visit.		 Close-up of the tulips.
Close-up of the tulips.		 More spring flowers that were blooming.
More spring flowers that were blooming.
Pathway and steps to the front of the mansion.
Pathway and steps to the front of the mansion.		 View of the pathway and fountain behind me as I approached the entrance.
View of the pathway and fountain behind me as I approached the entrance.		 Built by Robert Bartow between 1836-1842, the mansion is one of the finest examples of Federal style architecture in the U.S.
Built by Robert Bartow between 1836-1842, the mansion is one of the finest examples of Federal style architecture in the U.S.		 Our tour guide, Karen, starting our tour in the 19th Century Greek Revival entrance hall.
Our tour guide, Karen, starting our tour in the 19th Century Greek Revival entrance hall.
Note the beautiful elliptical staircase in the entrance hall.
Note the beautiful elliptical staircase in the entrance hall.		 A formal portrait in the entrance hall.
A formal portrait in the entrance hall.		 A tea setting for afternoon guests.
A tea setting for afternoon guests.		 Our guide showing some of the exquisite 19th century furnishings in the more-casual sitting room.
Our guide showing some of the exquisite 19th century furnishings in the more-casual sitting room.
It was probably used often for informal family gatherings.
It was probably used often for informal family gatherings.		 Portrait of Mrs. Charles Frederick Hoffman (1867-1929). A founder of the Intern. Garden Club, she helped restore the mansion.
Portrait of Mrs. Charles Frederick Hoffman (1867-1929). A founder of the Intern. Garden Club, she helped restore the mansion.		 A sign that tells more about the life of Mrs. Charles Frederick Hoffman.
A sign that tells more about the life of Mrs. Charles Frederick Hoffman.		 An exhibit at the Bartow-Pell Mansion gift shop on the Art of the Garden.
An exhibit at the Bartow-Pell Mansion gift shop on the "Art of the Garden."
The Orangery, or Conservatory, was in the original home. Originally, it had a dirt floor.
The Orangery, or Conservatory, was in the original home. Originally, it had a dirt floor.		 In 1915, the Garden Club hired the architectural firm, Delano & Aldrich, to upgrade the Orangery.
In 1915, the Garden Club hired the architectural firm, Delano & Aldrich, to upgrade the Orangery.		 In the winter, it probably served as a greenhouse, where plants were grown and tended to.
In the winter, it probably served as a greenhouse, where plants were grown and tended to.		 An apt quote (1819) from William Cobbett in the American Gardener. It is displayed in the Orangery.
An apt quote (1819) from William Cobbett in the American Gardener. It is displayed in the Orangery.
View of one of the formal double parlors as seen from the Orangery. Note the beautiful printed carpet.
View of one of the formal double parlors as seen from the Orangery. Note the beautiful printed carpet.		 The parlor has several exquisite Federal-style mirrors.
The parlor has several exquisite Federal-style mirrors.		 Note the elegant wooden organ in the corner of the parlor.
Note the elegant wooden organ in the corner of the parlor.		 The crystal chandelier is a centerpiece of the parlor.
The crystal chandelier is a centerpiece of the parlor.
Close-up of the chandelier and of the ceiling medallion.
Close-up of the chandelier and of the ceiling medallion.		 An (out-of-focus) family portrait in one of the double parlors.
An (out-of-focus) family portrait in one of the double parlors.		 The formal dining room at Bartow-Pell Mansion set as it would have been in the 19th century for dinner parties.
The formal dining room at Bartow-Pell Mansion set as it would have been in the 19th century for dinner parties.		 Karen, our guide, showed us some of the beautiful family china.
Karen, our guide, showed us some of the beautiful family china.
An upstairs sitting room on the second floor that was used frequently by the Bartow famiy.
An upstairs sitting room on the second floor that was used frequently by the Bartow famiy.		 A piano for informal family gatherings.
A piano for informal family gatherings.		 This desk in the upstairs sitting room once belonged to Aaron Burr.
This desk in the upstairs sitting room once belonged to Aaron Burr.		 Another view of the comfortable, family, upstairs sitting room.
Another view of the comfortable, family, upstairs sitting room.
Second floor bedroom used by George Bartow, the son of Robert Bartow (and his wife, Marie).
Second floor bedroom used by George Bartow, the son of Robert Bartow (and his wife, Marie).		 The master bedroom and personal parlor on the second floor. It was designed by French cabinetmaker, Charles Honoré Lannuier.
The master bedroom and personal parlor on the second floor. It was designed by French cabinetmaker, Charles Honoré Lannuier.		 The Lannuier bed is the only known one to exist that retains its original crown.
The Lannuier bed is the only known one to exist that retains its original crown.		 Fireplace and mantel in the Lannuier master bedroom.
Fireplace and mantel in the Lannuier master bedroom.
Fine ceramic vases and crystal candlesticks adorn the mantlepiece.
Fine ceramic vases and crystal candlesticks adorn the mantlepiece.		 A smaller bedroom, perhaps, for a daughter next to the master bedroom.
A smaller bedroom, perhaps, for a daughter next to the master bedroom.		 Note the old-fashioned dolls in cradles in this room.
Note the old-fashioned dolls in cradles in this room.		 Our guide, Karen, explaining the significance of these unusual wall decorations on the second floor at the top of the stairs.
Our guide, Karen, explaining the significance of these unusual wall decorations on the second floor at the top of the stairs.
View from the second floor looking down the beautiful elliptical staircase.
View from the second floor looking down the beautiful elliptical staircase.		 Our next stop was at the Bartow-Pell Carriage House.
Our next stop was at the Bartow-Pell Carriage House.		 As this sign explains, Robert Bartow built the carriage house in 1842 for the family's carriages, horses and sleighs.
As this sign explains, Robert Bartow built the carriage house in 1842 for the family's carriages, horses and sleighs.		 A 19th century horse-drawn carriage, similar to what the Bartow family used.
A 19th century horse-drawn carriage, similar to what the Bartow family used.
A photo depicting what the stalls looked like.
A photo depicting what the stalls looked like.		 As this sign explains, keeping the stalls clean was an important task.
As this sign explains, keeping the stalls clean was an important task.		 A young groom was hired by the Bartow family to harness the horses. He, most likely, slept in this room.
A young groom was hired by the Bartow family to harness the horses. He, most likely, slept in this room.

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