Tew Mansion

Historical marker location:

413 North Main Street, Jamestown, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West 5th Street (New York State Route 394), on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.)

Jamestown Architectural Heritage.

The first American museum was founded in New York City in 1792. It was called the American Museum, and it was located in what is now City Hall Park.