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Underground railroad site found in Manhattan mansion

Preservationists at the historic Merchant's House Museum found a hidden room and tunnel, evidence of a stop on the Underground Railroad. While this 19th-century mansion is famous for its preserved interiors, its most important room might have been the one meant to stay hidden.

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Preservationists at the historic Merchant's House Museum found a hidden room and tunnel, evidence of a stop on the Underground Railroad. While this 19th-century mansion is famous for its preserved interiors, its most important room might have been the one meant to stay hidden.

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Posted 2026-02-13T12:51:00-0500 - Updated 2026-02-13T12:52:06-0500