Originally built in 1690 as a Dutch farmhouse and later transformed by the Austen family into a sprawling Victorian cottage, the Alice Austen House Museum chronicles the life of Alice Austen, a pioneering documentary photographer. It is a National Historic Landmark and one of New York City’s oldest houses. Inside, Austen’s work provides an unparalleled snapshot of life at the turn of the 20th century and stands alongside outstanding contemporary photography.Alice Austen House Museum
Originally built in 1690 as a Dutch farmhouse and later transformed by the Austen family into a sprawling Victorian cottage, the Alice Austen House Museum chronicles the life of Alice Austen, a pioneering documentary photographer. It is a National Historic Landmark and one of New York City’s oldest houses. Inside, Austen’s work provides an unparalleled snapshot of life at the turn of the 20th century and stands alongside outstanding contemporary photography.
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