The Mansion on James
About
The Mansion on James is a historic house on James Street in Syracuse, built by George and Rebecca Barnes in 1853. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, one of fewer than 100 such locations in Onondaga County, which gives it a rare distinction.
It is billed as the last of the great James Street mansions, and the only remaining one open to the public for tours. The George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation, a nonprofit historical organization, looks after the building and grounds, and the mansion can be rented for weddings, dinners and business meetings.
What to Know
- George and Rebecca Barnes built the mansion in 1853.
- It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Visitors can take a historical tour, attend fundraising events or volunteer as a groundskeeper or docent.
- Becoming a member of the foundation is the first step toward renting the mansion for an event.
- All proceeds go to the foundation to preserve the building.
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