Kreuzer-Pelton House

The Kreuzer-Pelton House is a Dutch-influenced fieldstone house on Staten Island in New York City. Erected in 1722 as a one-room cottage, it was expanded in two stages: in 1770 and in 1836. It is designated as a New York City landmark. The house was built by Joseph Rolph.[2]

The Kreuzer-Pelton House in 1914

Kreuzer-Pelton House
Kreuzer-Pelton House, 2010
Kreuzer-Pelton House is located in New York City
Kreuzer-Pelton House
Kreuzer-Pelton House is located in New York
Kreuzer-Pelton House
Kreuzer-Pelton House is located in the United States
Kreuzer-Pelton House
Location1262 Richmond Ter., Staten Island, New York
Coordinates40°38′37″N 74°6′43″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1722
ArchitectSantvoord, Cornelius, Van
Architectural styleDutch Influence
NRHP reference No.73001261[1]
NYCL No.0341
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 1973
Designated NYCLAugust 24, 1967

During the American Revolutionary War, Tory militia commander Cortlandt Skinner used the house as his headquarters. William IV of the United Kingdom was a guest at the house.[3]

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