Cedarcliff Gatehouse, historisch huis in New York, Verenigde Staten van Amerika
The Cedarcliff Gatehouse is a brick building with Gothic Revival design located at 66 Ferris Lane in Poughkeepsie, New York, built around 1862. It has two and a half stories arranged in a cross shape, with distinctive features including deep roof overhangs and decorative bargeboards.
The building was constructed around 1862 for Lindley M. Ferris and designed by architect George E. Woodward, known for his Gothic Revival works. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 to preserve its historical significance.
The gatehouse once served as an entrance marker to a wealthy estate and represented the refined tastes of its owners. Today it stands as a reminder of how country retreats once functioned as escapes from urban life.
The gatehouse is located at 66 Ferris Lane and is partially hidden by trees, so take time to observe the details. The building is not open to the public as a residence, but its exterior features including the brickwork and decorative woodwork can be appreciated from outside.
The gatehouse was originally one of two entrance structures on the sprawling Cedar Cliff estate, with another located at the rear near Ferris Lane. This dual-gatehouse arrangement was common for large 19th-century estates to allow controlled access from multiple points.
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