Dutchess Manor

Dutchess Manor is a three-story brick structure with a distinctive mansard roof and ornamental details across its exterior. Decorative cornices and careful stonework at the corners give the building its formal appearance.

Built in 1867 for grain merchant James Wade, the house reflects the era when Dutch-American families held significant property in the Hudson Valley region. The construction marked a period of growing wealth among local merchants.

The building represents the economic prosperity of 19th-century Hudson Valley merchants and industrialists who built grand residences along the river.

The property was acquired in 2020 by the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail organization and is undergoing transformation into a visitor center. Access and visiting conditions may vary as renovation work continues.

A carriage house on the property was converted into residential apartments while retaining its original structural design. This secondary building plays an important role in the overall historical designation of the site.

Location: New York

Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in Europe

GPS coordinates: 41.46139,-73.98083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06