columns. The porch on the west side contains granite steps, while the porch on the east side has a veranda that branches out to semicircular brick steps. There are wrought-iron lamps beside both staircases as well as a wrought-iron railing at the back staircase. The southern and western elevations of the south wing also have a porch with wrought-iron railings. A brick walkway flanked by a pair of cannons leads from Nolan Park to the front entrance, on the western side. A Colonial Revival doorway is located at the front entrance, while full-height windows with shutters are located to either side of the front door. The rear porch on the eastern side has double doors below transoms. The other windows in the Admiral's House are either six-over-six or nine-over-nine, with shutters. See also List of New York City Landmarks National Register of Historic Places listings in New York County, New York References External links Photos from HABS Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Manhattan Houses completed in 1843 Federal architecture in New York City Governors Island 1843 establishments in New York (state) New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan