The Hendrick I. Lott House in Brooklyn, built in 1720, highlights New York City's rich, diverse history. Once a homestead for the Lott family, who lived there until 1989, it represents a rural past often overlooked in narratives focused on Manhattan. The house, acquired by the city in 2002, aims to become a museum in Marine Park, showcasing stories of various individuals linked to its history beyond just the Lotts, emphasizing the community's role from the 1600s to today.
"It touches on a time that we don't necessarily think of with regards to New York City, which is a rural and agricultural history," Alyssa Loorya, the president of Friends of the Lott House and principal investigator of Chrysalis Archaeology, tells The Art Newspaper.
"It's not just the story of the Lott family; it's the stories of all the people who crossed through the property, worked on the property, lived on the property and also in the surrounding area," Loorya says.
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