National Historic Site · New York (state), United States
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a national historic site in New York (state), United States, covering 212 acres (86 ha), established in 1940.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 212 acres (86 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 41.7961° N, 73.9419° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Hyde Park, New York, United States. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1940, it is owned and operated by the National Park Service. The property, historically known as Hyde Park, was one of several homes owned by Frederick William Vanderbilt and his wife Louise Holmes Anthony. The 54-room Vanderbilt mansion was designed by the preeminent architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. It was built between 1896 and 1899. The house is an example of the Beaux-Arts architecture style.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 65.3 miles away
- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 66.2 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 70.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site?
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is in New York (state), United States (41.7961° N, 73.9419° W).
When was Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site established?
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site?
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site covers 212 acres (86 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanderbilt_Mansion_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vama/ — Official park page.