New York has a reputation for bulldozing its history. Still, there are some hidden gems remain that predate the nation itself. Here are a few of 11 oldest buildings in the city via Curbed.
11. Conference House Park
Year built: 1680
Neighborhood:
Address: 7455 Hylan Blvd
10. Britton Cottage
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1670
Neighborhood: Richmond, Staten Island
Address: 441 Clarke Ave
9. Billiou-Stillwell-Perine House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1662
Neighborhood: Richmond, Staten Island
Address: 1476 Richmond Rd
8. Queens County Farm Museum
Year built: 1697
Neighborhood: Floral Park, Queens
Address: 7350 Little Neck Pkwy
7. Friends Meeting House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1694
Neighborhood: 137-16 Northern Blvd
Address: Flushing, Queens
6. John Bowne House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1661
Neighborhood: 37-1 Bowne St
Address: Flushing, Queens
5. The Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1654
Neighborhood: 78-03 19th Rd
Address: East Elmhurst, Queens
4. Old Stone House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1699 (rebuilt)
Neighborhood: 336 3rd Street
Address: Park Slope, Brooklyn
3. Hendrick I. Lott House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1720
Neighborhood: 1940 E 36th St
Address: Marine Park, Brooklyn
2. Jan Martense Schenck House
Via Wikipedia
Year built: 1675
Neighborhood: Mill Basin, Brooklyn
Address: 200 Eastern Pkwy
1. Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
Year built: 1652
Neighborhood: Canarsie, Brooklyn
Address: 5816 Clarendon Rd
Read about these properties over at Curbed. —Christopher Cameron