Rockwood Hall

Rockwood Hall was a massive granite mansion that rose from the riverbanks with more than 200 rooms spread across its structure. Inside, marble finishes and intricately carved wood details adorned the spaces throughout.

William Rockefeller, a co-founder of Standard Oil, purchased the property in 1886 and developed it into one of America's largest private residences. The estate became a symbol of industrial-age wealth and private grandeur.

The mansion grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, contained rare tree species including Golden Oak and Weeping Beech alongside formal gardens and grazing meadows.

The grounds are now part of Rockefeller State Park Preserve and can be explored on foot through walking trails. The location is easily accessible by public transportation from New York City.

In 1946 this site was considered as a potential location for the United Nations headquarters before the structure was later demolished. This brief moment in world politics remains part of the place's legacy.

Location: Mount Pleasant

GPS coordinates: 41.11300,-73.86611

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25