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Washington Heights & Inwood Online
Resource Directory
History of WaHI (9) 
Links to Web sites that have historical information about Inwood and Washington Heights. See also the history section of this Web site.
Building the George Washington Bridge
Historical photographs of the construction of the George Washington Bridge.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
4881 Broadway (at 204th Street), New York, NY 10034.
Tel: 212-304-9422.
Fax: 212-304-0635.
The Dyckman Farmhouse is Manhattan's last Dutch-colonial farmhouse. During the 19th Century, it was used to produce fruits and vegetables for the NYC market. The house features a collection of Revolutionary War artifacts.
Inwood & Washington Heights Message Board
A fun and informative message board. A site for people to mingle and discuss old and new Inwood and Washington Heights topics. Many of the things people discuss relate to the history of WaHI. Membership is by approval of the webmaster.
Kingsbridge: An Early Quarrying District on Manhattan Island
An article about the area in Inwood that was a unique source of minerals and building materials in the 18th and 19th centuries. Manhattan schist and Inwood marble -- which were used to construct many buildings throughout Manhattan -- were only two of the many minerals that could be found in the Kingsbridge area.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace (Edgecombe Avenue at 160th Street), New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-923-8008.
Fax: 212-923-8947.
Email: info@morrisjumel.org.
Built in 1765, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan and is a museum highlighting 232 years of New York history, culture, and arts. Twelve period rooms exhibit the life and times of Colonel Roger Morris, the original builder, George Washington, who occupied the house, and the merchant family of Stephen and Eliza Jumel. The Morris-Jumel has a colorful calendar of events throughout the year including a classical music series, a jazz festival and children's arts workshops. MJM is looking for volunteers.
Northern Manhattan Historian
James Renner is the official historian for Community Board 12, which includes Washington Heights and Inwood. He writes ocassionally on the history of our neighborhood and its architecture. Read a collection of his articles.
Subway: History of the IND
A very interesting station-by-station description and history of the Manhattan 8th Avenue IND subway lines (A and C lines), including stations in our neighborhood, with lots of photos and curious facts.
Subway: History of the IRT
A very interesting station-by-station description and history of the Manhattan West Side-Broadway-7th Avenue IRT subway lines (Nos. 1, 2 and 3), including stations in our neighborhood, with lots of photos and curious facts.
Washington Heights Memories
A discussion forum dedicated to remembering Old Washington Heights. Share historical photos, discuss history, share memories and photos of when you were growing up, reconnect with old friends.