Mamakating Park Historic District

Mamakating Park Historic District is a residential community with 48 Late Victorian cottages arranged around a former hotel site on a ridge north of Masten Lake. The structures preserve the original character of a planned 1890s vacation community.

William Henry Baldwin, an engineer from Yonkers, created this place in the 1890s using design principles from Tuxedo Park. The project was built as an organized retreat for wealthy New York City residents seeking mountain getaways.

The place reflects how wealthy New York residents shaped summer retreat communities in the late 1800s through specific architectural choices and neighborhood design. Walking through, you can see how these vacation spaces were meant to function as close-knit communities away from the city.

The area is easy to walk through at your own pace, with roads and pathways open for exploration. Most buildings are private homes, but common areas invite relaxed strolls through the community.

The original 1890s landscape design remains visible in the way streets and paths are laid out across the district. This thoughtful planning shows how carefully the area was imagined as a living space.

Location: Mamakating

GPS coordinates: 41.61222,-74.53639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00