National Register of Historic Places

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000059

About this property

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Hyde Park, New York, United States. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1940, it is owned and operated by the National Park Service. The property, historically known as Hyde Park, was one of several homes owned by Frederick William Vanderbilt and his wife Louise Holmes Anthony. The 54-room Vanderbilt mansion was designed by the preeminent architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. It was built between 1896 and 1899. The house is an example of the Beaux-Arts architecture style. The interiors are archetypes of the American Renaissance, blending European architectural salvage, antiques, and fine period reproductions representing an array of historical styles. The site includes 211 acres (85 ha) of the original larger property (once around 600 acres) situated on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River and includes manicured lawns, formal gardens, woodlands, and numerous auxiliary buildings.

Location

Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York
41.79776, -73.94268

Categories

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Sources

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When was Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site?

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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