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Philipse Manor Hall at Yonkers, N.Y.


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Frederick Philipse purchased a third interest in the Yonkers plantation in 1672 and built the first substantial building in the City of Yonkers, New York which became known as Manor Hall and years later known as Philipse Manor Hall. He was an architect and builder, with industry and shrewdness as a business man, and had substantial character. He came to America some time prior to 1653.










Catalogue of American Historical Portraits and Engravings


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