Show hamilton home a museum alexander hamilton s old home hamilton biange Is all set as one of the show spots of new york city it vas was built about 1801 and became a meeting place for many well I 1 statesmen of that day but hamilton did not long enjoy it he ile went forth one morning in 1804 and met aaron burr in a duel which resulted fatally for hamilton his ills widow elizabeth schuler hamilton did not long reside there but dis posed of it to strangers about 80 S 3 ears later it was bought by a church which in turn sold it to the meri amerl can science and historical preserve Pre serva tion society in 1924 it was thorough ly ien renovated hamilton relics relies secured as the nucleus of a collection and was formally opened as a museum pathfinder magazine |