Bellefield Mansion and Estate, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York

摘要

This Historic Structure Report contains the Administrative Data and Historical Data Sections on the Bellefield Mansion. The Historical Data Sections contains the following topics: Chain of Title (1697-1975), Construction and Physical History of Bellefield (1795-1975), and the Historic Grounds Report. The structure was built probably by John Johnston in 1795. During the next century the property was bought and sold many times. In 1885, the property was bought by Thomas Newbold, and it remained in his family until it was donated to the National Park Service by Gerald Morgan, Jr., Newbold's grandson. The physical history of the house is discussed with references to the various changes and alterations over the years including the construction of a bomb shelter in the cellar in 1963 or 1964. The Historic Grounds Report discusses the auxiliary structures and provides maps and drawings. The appendices include maps, specifications, and illustrations.