01.24.2011 - By NYC Media
This historic house museum in Pelham Bay Park was purchased from the Siwanoy Indians in 1654 by Thomas Pell, an English doctor of medicine who had settled in Connecticut. The house and grounds have been designated New York City and National Historical Landmarks. They have been operated by the International Garden Club since 1914. The property is one of the 22 historic house museums located in city parks which the Historical House Trust of New York City helps to support.