John William Draper House
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The John William Draper House, also known as Draper Park, is located on US 9 in Hastings-on-Hudson
, New York
, USA. It was the home of John William Draper
, 1811-1882. His son Henry Draper
, 1837-1882, created an observatory on the estate. It was here that he made astrophotography
history, taking the first recognizable photographs of the Moon
through a telescope in 1840.
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1975. It is located in the middle of a small park, and is currently used as both the offices of the Hastings Historical Society and a museum of local history.
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
Hastings-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located in the southwest part of the town of Greenburgh. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 7,849. It lies on U.S. Route 9, "Broadway" in Hastings...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA. It was the home of John William Draper
John William Draper
John William Draper was an American scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian, and photographer. He is credited with producing the first clear photograph of a female face and the first detailed photograph of the Moon...
, 1811-1882. His son Henry Draper
Henry Draper
Henry Draper was an American doctor and amateur astronomer. He is best known today as a pioneer of astrophotography.-Life and work:...
, 1837-1882, created an observatory on the estate. It was here that he made astrophotography
Astrophotography
Astrophotography is a specialized type of photography that entails recording images of astronomical objects and large areas of the night sky. The first photographs of an astronomical object were taken in the 1840s, but it was not until the late 19th century that advances in technology allowed for...
history, taking the first recognizable photographs of the Moon
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
through a telescope in 1840.
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1975. It is located in the middle of a small park, and is currently used as both the offices of the Hastings Historical Society and a museum of local history.
See also
- List of National Historic Landmarks in New York
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Westchester County, New York