Bowne House and Queens Rent a Car

Located on 37-01 Bowne Street Flushing, in New York the John Bowne House is an historic home built around 166. It is famous for being the location of a Quaker meeting in 1662 that resulted in the arrest of its owner, John Bowne. It is the oldest house in Queens and among the oldest in New York City. It was built by John Bowne, who emigrated from England to Boston in 1649 and settled in Flushing, Queens, when New York was under Dutch Rule. Bowne House has been a museum since 1947. This is a historical spot that you should definitely check out when you travel with your Queens rent a car.

The Bowne House Historical Society

Bowne House has been a museum since 1947. Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, the Bowne House Historical Society's mission includes the preservation of the house, its contents and grounds for its historical and educational interest, for its significance to the history of New York and for its importance in the establishment in this country of the fundamental principles of freedom of conscience and religious liberty.

A moment in time

The house stands at Bowne Street at 37th Avenue in Flushing, New York. The home is a wood-frame English Colonial saltbox, notable for its steeply pitched roof with three dormers. The house was altered several times over the centuries, and several generations of the Bowne family lived in the house until 1945, when the family deeded the property to the Bowne Historical Society. Bowne House reportedly served as a stop on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. When you visit the Bowne House today with your Queens rent a car you can’t help but be amazed at the beautiful architecture.

A little history

The Bowne House is the best-preserved example of Anglo-Dutch residential architecture in the country, and it continues to occupy its original site. The structure that became the Bowne House was built around 1661, and was expanded by John Bowne in 1669 and 1680, as his family grew and prospered. The present footprint of the house was completed in 1695. Based on a Dutch plan but employing English building techniques, the house represents a blend of the two main architectural traditions of colonial New York. The last alterations were made in the 19th century. The Bowne House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a New York City landmark

The Collection

The Museum's exceptional collections illustrate the social history of the Bowne and Parsons families from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Most of the approximately 5,000 objects in our possession are original to the house and belonged to the family. Included are fine examples of English and American furniture, decorative arts, textiles, costumes, household artifacts, rare books and manuscripts, paintings and toys. Correspondence in the collection demonstrates the influence of political, social and economic events of the day on the house's residents, including their civic activities. The collections are a renowned resource for scholars of American history and decorative arts.

Before you go?

Unfortunately Bowne House is currently closed for an extensive restoration. However group visits to the grounds and gardens may be arranged with advance notice. If you would like to discuss a tour of the gardens when you travel with your Queens rent a car you can email office@bownehouse.org

For more information when you travel with your Queens rent a car to Bown House check out their official website at http://www.bownehouse.org/ or call (718) 359 - 0528

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