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Historic mansion · Tarrytown, New York
Lyndhurst Mansion
Neogothic-style mansion from 1838, on a hill overlooking the Hudson, formerly owned by railroad magnate Jay Gould. It sits in a 27-hectare park with river views.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Lyndhurst Mansion
Lyndhurst was designed in 1838 by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for William Paulding, a former mayor of New York, and completed in 1842. The stone house, with towers, pointed windows and crenellated roofs, was one of the first major neogothic residences in the United States and was once nicknamed "Paulding’s Folly."
The second owner, merchant George Merritt, doubled the size of the house in the 1860s. In 1880 it was purchased by Jay Gould, one of the richest men in the country, who lived there until his death in 1892. His daughters maintained the property, and Anna Gould donated it in 1961 to a national preservation foundation that opened it to the public.
Guided tours cover rooms with original furniture, stained glass, paintings and the upstairs art gallery. Special tours include the tower, which looks over the widest part of the river, and the service areas.
The park, about 27 hectares in an English landscape style, has lawns, old trees, a rose garden and paths that descend to the Hudson’s edge, with views of the bridge that crosses the river nearby.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour for the classic guided tour to two hours including the park.
Best time
From April to December, when guided house tours run on days that vary by season. In October and December there are themed programs. The park is open for part of the winter as well; confirm before you go.
How to get there
It’s on South Broadway, about 2 km from Tarrytown station, reachable by taxi or on foot via Route 9. There is parking. House tours and park access have fees; check the current price list.
Tip
Reserve the guided tour online, especially in October, when slots sell out. Allow time to walk down through the park to the riverbank.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst Mansion
Who lived at Lyndhurst?
It was built for William Paulding, enlarged by George Merritt and bought in 1880 by Jay Gould, the railroad magnate; his family owned it until 1961.
Is Lyndhurst open year-round?
House guided tours usually run from April to December on selected days. The park has its own calendar. Confirm before you go.
How long does the Lyndhurst visit take?
The classic guided tour lasts about an hour; with the park and the river descent, allow two hours.