The Grange I designed in Google SketchUp

This image was created in Google SketchUp 7 and loaded to Google Earth. The site is a slope of a hillside within St. Nicholas Park, which is at the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and 141st Street. The view is facing south with St. Nicholas Avenue on the left, and City College on the terrace on the right. Unfortunately, you cannot see any of the architectural dtails that I have included because the snapshot isn't close enough. I will atttempt to upload more detailed images of the Grange itself in Google SketUp.

Incorrect Information about The Grange

It amazes me how often I come across posts on blogs about The Grange with so much incorrect information about the structure and architecture of Alex's House! Residents went berserk when they found out the NPS was reorienting the house because of the limitations of the new location in St. Nicholas Park. What they don't realize is that so many of our Nation's historic, architectural treasures have been moved from their original sites and reoriented in order to prevent demolition!
People who post don't understand Colonial and Federal architecture (just look at all of the incorrect and hideous knockoffs we see polluting our landscape!) or understand the original design of the Piazzas, the moving of the front entry, and the destruction of the original Piazzas when the structure was moved in 1889. And this info is so easily available to find on the Internet. I wish people were more informed about the subject matter they are posting about before they publish their posts! It is nothing short of a travesty that there is so little knowledge of one of our greatest Founding Fathers! Just look at Monticello and all that has been done for Jefferson's home! I am sure the NPS will create a shrine for Alex!

Alexander Hamilton's The Grange

Alexander Hamilton's The Grange
Originally uploaded by NickMat

Manhattan in 1836

Original 31 Acre Hamilton Grange Estate