Leland Castle was built as a home to Mr. Simeon Leland in 1855. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This castle boasts stunning Gothic Revival architecture on sweeping grounds of 2.6 acres (1.05 hectares). Guests will find plenty to marvel at, from the architecture to the contemporary art inside the Castle Art Gallery.
The Old Broadway Synagogue was established in the year 1923 by a Polish immigrant. Harlem had a major concentration of Jews during those times and the Broadway Synagogue became a place where the community could come together. It is a vernacular style building that also features on the National Register of Historic Places. The synagogue's late rabbi, Jacob Kret, who was a witness to the partition of Poland, served the synagogue from 1950 till 1997, today it is run by veteran as well as young custodians of the Jewish faith.
Blackwell Island was also referred to as Welfare Island and thus the Blackwell Island Lighthouse is also referred to as the Welfare Island lighthouse or Roosevelt Lighthouse. It is a unique structure built in stone, and is placed at the northeastern tip of Roosevelt Island. The rough ashlars in its construction adds to it beauty. It is approximately 50 feet (15 meters) tall in height and was built out of gray gneiss. After being decommissioned in the 1940s, it was designated a city landmark in 1975. Over the years, it has gained a lot of historic significance.
Eberhardt Hall is one of the oldest buildings on the New Jersey Institute of Technology campus. This mansion-like structure is a rare example of Gothic Victorian architecture in Newark. Some of the most evident features include the lavish staircase, gaslight fixtures and Victorian furnishings. This building is well-equipped with modern amenities, and its detailed architecture makes it a stand out.
The New Utrecht Reformed Church is a historic church which dates back to the 17th century. Established in 1677, the church is considered to be one of the oldest existing churches in the neighborhood of Brooklyn. However, the present church building was constructed in 1828, with a mix the Shingle, Richardsonian Romanesque and Georgian styles of architectura. The building is made of stone and stands firm on its ground even today. Regular services and ceremonies are conducted by the church till date.
The Chester A. Arthur House was the former residence of former US President Chester A. Arthur, where he lived most of his adult life. This is also the place where he took the oath as President following the death of President Garfield. The structure is of importance as it is a surviving structure that served as a venue for a presidential inauguration. Today, the building serves as home to the Mediterranean grocery store called Kalustyan's.