How many acres is Lyndhurst Mansion?
67-acre
For those who only wish to explore our 67-acre estate and not take a tour, please purchase a Daily Grounds Pass. The Daily Grounds Pass fee can be credited towards guided tour tickets, when available, which can be purchased at the Lyndhurst Welcome Center.
Who owns the Lyndhurst Mansion?
Jay Gould estate
Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a Gothic Revival country house that sits in its own 67-acre (27 ha) park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, about a half mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on US 9….Lyndhurst (mansion)
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| Designated NHL | November 13, 1966 |
Who built the Lyndhurst estate?
Alexander Jackson Davis
Lyndhurst Mansion/Architects
Searching to connect to the land and to express his individualism, Paulding radically departed from post-Colonial design mores and hired architect A. J. Davis to design an extravagant mansion in the fanciful style of a Gothic Revival castle.
Is Lyndhurst Mansion free?
It does not include entrance to the Mansion. Grounds Pass guests are required to be vaccinated. Please read our COVID Visitor Guidelines before purchasing tickets. Lyndhurst members will get in for free!
Who lived in Lyndhurst?
The present arrangement of Lyndhurst’s rooms reflects the lives of each of the three noteworthy families who lived in the mansion, including those of: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould.
Can you picnic at Lyndhurst Mansion?
Lyndhurst welcomes all visitors, and we have ADA-accessible paths on our lower landscape. Picnicking is allowed but we ask that you carry out what you carry in. Alcohol is not permitted.
Is Lyndhurst Mansion dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome on leash. Please do not climb any trees or structures on the property.
Where are they filming the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age locations Filming of the series initially began in February in Rhode Island at the mansions Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, and The Breakers.
Where is the Lyndhurst mansion in New York City?
/ 41.053972°N 73.867278°W / 41.053972; -73.867278 / 41.053972°N 73.867278°W / 41.053972; -73.867278 Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a Gothic Revival country house that sits in its own 67-acre (27 ha) park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, about a half mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on US 9.
What are the rooms like in the Lyndhurst house?
Unlike later mansions along the Hudson River, Lyndhurst’s rooms are few and of a more modest scale, and strongly Gothic in character. Hallways are narrow, windows small and sharply arched, and ceilings are fantastically peaked, vaulted, and ornamented.
When is best time to visit Lyndhurst mansion?
This tour combines history of the estate and its residents with some discussion of trees and historic plantings. Purchase your Daily Grounds Pass May 3rd through December 19th to visit Lyndhurst’s grounds. Traverse the lower western portion of the Lyndhurst landscape.
Who is the owner of the Lyndhurst estate?
Lyndhurst was a dream estate built by Mr. Pauling that was sold to Jay Gould that overlooked the Hudson River. During Halloween, the house was decorated with Halloween decorations that took away from…