Lewis Mumford House

Lewis Mumford House is a residential building from the 1830s in Amenia with two stories, three-bay front, and side-gabled roof. The structure displays Federal architectural features including a stone foundation, white frame construction, and two brick chimneys marking each end.

Mumford and his wife purchased the property in 1929, converting it from a seasonal residence into their permanent home. The building was originally constructed in the 1830s and became a center of intellectual activity during their occupancy.

The property served as Mumford's everyday retreat and shaped his thinking about cities and countryside living. His direct experience with rural life influenced how he later wrote about urban development and community design.

The property encompasses about 13 to 14 acres with the main house and carriage house on a smaller residential lot and fields extending toward the creek. Visitors should note that the house sits on private property and access may be limited.

The building preserves Federal-style details such as crown moldings and an open floor arrangement connecting family and work spaces. The living areas with exposed ceiling beams and direct connection to surrounding fields reveal how Mumford blended domestic and intellectual life within the same home.

Location: New York

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.85028,-73.51083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23