Linden Place

See this gorgeous Federal-style mansion from the 19th-century.

Russell Warren designed the Linden Place mansion for General George DeWolf in 1810. DeWolf was a slave trader, merchant, privateer, and shipowner. The Federal-style architecture of the mansion features the architectural style of ancient Greece and Rome. It features Palladian windows, fluted Corinthian columns, a Gothic conservatory, and a four-story spiral staircase. Today, the estate is sponsored by a non-profit known as Friends of Linden Place. It is situated on 1.8 acres and has gardens, an 18th-century gazebo, and several bronze Greek sculptures. The mansion was featured in the 1974 movie The Great Gatsby and Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, a documentary about the DeWolf family and the history of the slave trade.

Today, visitors are welcome to take guided (one hour long), or self-guided tours of the mansion from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm between May and October (also in December) and Tuesday through Friday during the same time the rest of the year. Admission rates are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children (ages 6-12), and free for children under six. Linden Place is beautifully decorated inside and out and is a historical treasure. This restored mansion is also used as a wedding and events venue, so call ahead to ensure there are no events the day you plan to visit.