Hitchcock Estate, Victorian mansion in Millbrook, New York, United States
Description
Hitchcock Estate is a Victorian property with 38 rooms in Millbrook, New York State. The main house displays high ceilings, carved fireplaces, and stained-glass windows in most rooms.
History
The property was assembled in 1889 by Charles F. Dieterich, a gas tycoon and co-founder of Union Carbide. The Hitchcock brothers purchased the compound in 1963.
Culture
Between 1963 and 1968, the property functioned as a center for psychedelic research led by Timothy Leary. Writers Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac visited the grounds during this period.
Practical
The grounds include several residential buildings, among them a main house and a bungalow in the style of architect Addison Mizner. The compound spreads over a large area with multiple lakes and equestrian facilities.
Did you know?
The property holds two lakes, a stone bowling alley, and several buildings in Bavarian style. These structures scatter across the wide grounds together with the equestrian facilities.
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