National Register of Historic Places

Estherwood and Carriage House

Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York
Listed
November 20, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001646

About this property

Estherwood is a late 19th-century mansion located on the campus of The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States. It was the home of industrial tycoon James Jennings McComb, who supported Masters financially in its early years when his daughters attended. The house's octagonal library was the first section built. It had been attached to McComb's previous home, but he had felt it deserved a house more in keeping with its style and so had architect Albert Buchman design Estherwood built around it. The interior features lavish decoration and detail, with generous use of marble and gold leaf. As the only significant châteauesque building in Westchester County, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979 as Estherwood and Carriage House.

Location

Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York
41.01295, -73.87168

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Action at Young's House
1780Revolutionary War
1.4 mi

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When was Estherwood and Carriage House listed on the National Register?

Estherwood and Carriage House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Estherwood and Carriage House?

Estherwood and Carriage House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Estherwood and Carriage House?

The period of significance for Estherwood and Carriage House is recorded as the industrial era.

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