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Block House (Governors Island)

Coordinates: 40°41′20″N 74°0′50″W / 40.68889°N 74.01389°W / 40.68889; -74.01389
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The Block House
Block House (Governors Island) is located in New York City
Block House (Governors Island)
Block House (Governors Island) is located in New York
Block House (Governors Island)
Block House (Governors Island) is located in the United States
Block House (Governors Island)
LocationNew York, New York
Coordinates40°41′20″N 74°0′50″W / 40.68889°N 74.01389°W / 40.68889; -74.01389
Arealess than one acre
Built1843
ArchitectMartin E. Thompson
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.72000863[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 24, 1972

The Block House is a brick building in the Nolan Park area of Governors Island in New York Harbor. Its name is due to its early use as a prison.[2] Ulysses S. Grant was briefly stationed there early in his military career.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Landmark sign on side of building