The Story Behind the 235-Year-Old Farmhouse Amidst Manhattan’s Skyscrapers

Isaac insisted on selling around 340 acres of the Dyckman Farmhouse estate, including the farmhouse itself, distributing the proceeds among family. Yet, he envisaged a portion to remain in the family, given a specific condition.

To inherit a segment of the estate, James faced a pivotal choice: legally change his name to Isaac Michael Dyckman. This requirement put him at a crossroads, contemplating the value of legacy versus identity.