The great estates of the Hudson River Valley offer some of the finest examples of grand-scale 19th-century American architecture and landscape design. The houses, built by the leading architects of the day, were country retreats for Roosevelts, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Astors, among other illustrious families. With glorious river views and grounds that sprawl over hundreds of acres, most of the estates have become popular tourist attractions, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In addition to selected archival images, the book offers colour photographs, including many new aerial photographs of the estates. An introduction by architectural historian Michael Dwyer provides insight into the beauty and importance of the houses and their grounds.
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Historic Hudson Valley was founded by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as a non-profit educational organization in 1951 to preserve the culture, landscape and history of the Hudson River Valley.
Michael Dwyer practices architecture and interior design in New York City and elsewhere. He has written on the history of American architecture for Traditional Building and The Classicist.
Mark Rockefeller is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Historic Hudson Valley.
Michael Dwyer practices architecture and interior design in New York City and elsewhere. He has written on the history of American architecture for Traditional Building and The Classicist.
Mark Rockefeller is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Historic Hudson Valley.
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This is a nice overview of the best of the estates along the Hudson. The book give a nice short history on the houses presented and the photos are nice, though the pictures could be more crisp. Having said that, I did enjoy the book and was just amazed at the variety in the styles of the houses from period to period; really a very informative book. If you are interested in this sort of thing, then you will certainly be pleased with this book, though the $50.00 price tag is a bit daunting.
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Makes you want to go see them for yourself!,
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If you love historical architecture, and the histories of old homes, then you shouldn't miss this book. The photographs alone make this a book worth owning, but the author has also included well written, indepth, and informative stories about these incrediable homes, their builders, owners and subsiquent owners. Reading this book has encouraged me to plan a trip to visit to the Hudson River Valley to see these beautiful places for myself.
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Beautifully photographed, well written. Will be appreciated by those who have visited these houses as well as those who enjoy fine architecture and interesting history.
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In 1630, Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, one of the original directors of the Dutch West India Company, established the colony of Rensselaerswyck, comprising the existing counties of Albany and Rensselaer. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Hudson River, Van Buren, Hyde Park, Frederick Philipse, Van Alen, Wave Hill, Locust Grove, American Revolution, Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Queen Anne, Dutchess County, Van Rensselaer, Schuyler Mansion, Top Cottage, Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Philipsburg Manor, National Park Service, New Netherland, Philipse Manor Hall, Robert Livingston, Upper Mills, Washington Irving New!
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In 1630, Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, one of the original directors of the Dutch West India Company, established the colony of Rensselaerswyck, comprising the existing counties of Albany and Rensselaer. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Hudson River, Van Buren, Hyde Park, Frederick Philipse, Van Alen, Wave Hill, Locust Grove, American Revolution, Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Queen Anne, Dutchess County, Van Rensselaer, Schuyler Mansion, Top Cottage, Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Philipsburg Manor, National Park Service, New Netherland, Philipse Manor Hall, Robert Livingston, Upper Mills, Washington Irving New!
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- Hyde Park (IL) (Postcard History Series) by Leslie Hudson on 10 pages
- Rip Van Winkle by Irving on page 177
- Native Americans (Sacred Symbols Series) by Mark Lehner in Front Matter
- Plains Indians (Small World) by Kate Petty on page 123
- Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving on page 177
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- Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape by Thomas Rinaldi in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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