Architectural Fragments
“I have been altering my House, and by making the small End of the same size as the large one, we have made an excellent dining Room, improved our Chambers, and changed the general appearance for the better…”
Rufus King to John Trumbull
Jamaica, Long Island, July 25, 1810
The King family lived in this house for over 90 years, from 1805-1896. Each generation made improvements and alterations to suit their needs and reflect their tastes. The collection includes material evidence of these changes in building fragments such as window frames and sills; doors; hardware; plaster, lathe and bricks; bookcases; and cabinets shown above which originally were part of a large pantry opposite the dining room.
