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See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction! 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.
Kykuit (/ ˈ k aɪ k ə t / KY-kət), known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room historic house museum in Pocantico Hills, a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York 25 miles (40 km) north of New York City. The house was built for oil tycoon and Rockefeller family patriarch John D. Rockefeller.
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. Kykuit was first designed in 1908 by William A. Delano (1874-1960) and Chester H. Aldrich (1871-1940).
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 …
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.
May 18, 2023 · The Hudson Valley is home to some of the country’s most incredible Gilded Age mansions, and one of the best to tour is Kykuit near Sleepy Hollow, New York. Kykuit was owned by four generations of the Rockefeller family and was first used as a vacation home before later becoming a primary home.
Kykuit combines a grand estate, fascinating people, lush gardens, and an impressive classical and modern art collection into an outstanding experience that is well worth the price of admission. We opted for the three hour Grand Tour option and were not disappointed.
This Classical Revival-style villa was completed in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company. It became the home of his son, philanthropist John D. Rockefell...
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 ...
Jun 3, 2024 · Explore Kykuit, John D. Rockefeller's Gilded Age estate full of priceless art & spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley.
