Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead
Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead
Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead
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neil102
Astoria, NY8,627 contributions
Jun 2016
I first paid a visit to the Lent Riker Homestead last June.Hidden away on 19th Road in East Elmhurst this landmarked homestead is the oldest living residence in NYC and probably the United.States. Wondering around the hidden garden, cemetary and touring the property was a throw back to colonial times , and a great experience for history buffs like myself. The Lent Riker Homestead offers selective tours throughout the year and anyone planning to come here should contact its owner, Marion Duckworth Smith well in advance. I will be back for another visit next week. Overall, highly recommended for anyone planning to visit Western Queens.
Written 6 October 2016
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HHudson777
Rochester, MN34 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
350 year old Dutch colonial private home next to the entry to Rikers Island Correctional Center. The tour is led by Marion, the owner, who has an astonishing collection of WW I artifacts, Broadway Memorabilia, antique toys, and cow sculptures. Also an ancient cemetery! All described with great verve. An afternoon to remember! Well worth the trip to Queens.
Written 15 October 2016
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robcurtross
New York City, NY13,562 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
This is billed as the oldest house in New York City and it is filled with fascinating objects. The tour is led by Marion Duckworth Smith and costs $25.00 per person. Send her an email at the address on her website.
Folks are free to stroll thru the garden and take photos. A diagram of the cemetery with the inscriptions of all 132 tombstones is included with the tour. A walk thru of the downstairs living quarters is given by Mrs. Smith.
Unexpectedly interesting.
Folks are free to stroll thru the garden and take photos. A diagram of the cemetery with the inscriptions of all 132 tombstones is included with the tour. A walk thru of the downstairs living quarters is given by Mrs. Smith.
Unexpectedly interesting.
Written 31 October 2016
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wingwalker122017
Alpine, New Jersey
I noticed you have a Go Fund Me page set up for 10,000 to maintain the trees. What’s wrong with them? Are they dieing from disease?
Written 10 May 2018
Hi,
About how long should we plan to be here? Did you go on a scheduled tour or was it a private one?
Thanks. Arline
Written 20 October 2016
The tour was 2 hours inside and outside of the house. It was a scheduled tour but needed to be pre-booked with the owner who also guides the tour. You can book online. I think she has tours running through the end of October.
Written 20 October 2016
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