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2. hudsonvalley.org › historic-sites › kykuitKykuit, the Rockefeller Estate - Historic Hudson Valley

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   This Hudson Valley hilltop estate was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. Now the mansion is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is open to visitors for tours.

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   A majestic paradise with sweeping river views. See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction! Built between 1906 and 1913. Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil.

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   Kykuit (in modern Dutch spelling Kijkuit, also uitkijk, is a compound noun meaning "lookout, look-out") is situated on the highest point in Pocantico Hills, overlooking the Hudson River at Tappan Zee. Located near Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, it has a view of the New York City skyline 25 miles (40 km) to the south.

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   Mar 10, 2014 · Built to be the family home of one of the wealthiest men in American history, Kykuit is now open for the average middle-class (and otherwise) visitor who may even catch a glimpse of one of the ...

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   The grounds contain fountains, pavilions, and Nelson Rockefeller’s collection of large-scale sculptures, including works by Louise Nevelson, David Smith, Pablo Picasso, and Henry Moore. Historic Hudson Valley provides a sign language interpreter for visitors who are hearing impaired.

   • Location: 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591, NY

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7. www.rbf.org › pocantico › historic-site-toursKykuit | Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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   Kykuit (derived from the Dutch word for look-out) is set high above the Hudson with dramatic views of the river and Palisades. It has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family.

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   Is Kykuit a National Historic Landmark?

   • The estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. In 1979, its occupant, Nelson Rockefeller, bequeathed upon his death his one-third interest in the estate to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Today, Kykuit is open to the public for tours conducted by Historic Hudson Valley.

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   What is Kykuit famous for?

   • A majestic paradise with sweeping river views. See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction! Built between 1906 and 1913. Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America.

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   What does Kykuit mean?

   • Kykuit (in modern Dutch the word Kijkuit means "Lookout", from kijkuit (also uitkijk ), both compound nouns meaning "lookout, look-out") is situated on the highest point in Pocantico Hills, overlooking the Hudson River at Tappan Zee.

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   Is Kykuit open to the public?

   • Today, Kykuit is open to the public for tours conducted by Historic Hudson Valley. Kykuit was renovated and modernized in 1995 by New Haven architect Herbert S. Newman and Partners.

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9. savingplaces.org › places › kykuitKykuit | National Trust for Historic Preservation

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   Visitors will see interiors designed by Ogden Codman, collections of Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings, and galleries of 20 th century art. Kykuit highlights the lives of Rockefeller family and their contributions to philanthropy, conservation, business, government, and the arts.