Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Gilded Age mansion in Hyde Park, US.
The 54-room mansion features formal gardens, woodlands, and auxiliary buildings spread across 211 acres overlooking the Hudson River.
Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt purchased the property in 1895, constructing their residence between 1896 and 1899 through architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.
The mansion exhibits Beaux-Arts architecture with an Elliptical Hall, Dining Room, and Living Room arranged parallel to the river.
The National Park Service maintains the property, offering guided tours of the mansion and access to hiking trails throughout the grounds.
The mansion basement and third floor housed President Roosevelt's Secret Service agents from 1941 to 1943 during World War II.
Location: Hyde Park
Inception: December 18, 1940
Website: https://nps.gov/vama
GPS coordinates: 41.79611,-73.94194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:12
New York State features historic mansions, nature parks, museums and gardens. Visitors can explore waterfalls like Kaaterskill Falls, estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion and art museums like Dia:Beacon. The region includes nature parks like Letchworth with its gorges, historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga and architectural elements like the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal.
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