Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900). Olana is an eclectic villa which overlooks parkland and a working farm designed by the artist. The residence has a wide view of the Hudson River Valley, the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic Range
Olana | |
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The Olana mansion | |
| Location: | Columbia County, New York |
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| Nearest city: | Hudson |
| Coordinates: | 42°13′04″N 73°49′46″W / 42.21778°N 73.82944°WCoordinates: 42°13′04″N 73°49′46″W / 42.21778°N 73.82944°W |
| Area: | 250.2 acres (101.3 ha) |
| Built: | 1872 |
| Architect: | Calvert Vaux[1] |
| Architectural style: | Exotic Revival |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000509 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL: | June 22, 1965 |
Olana State Historic Site Media
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- CourtHalllookingtowardsthemainentrance,Olana
Part of Olana's landscape and viewshed
Grounds and view of the Catskill range
The south facade of the main house
Winter Twilight from Olana, by Frederic Church, c. 1871
Clouds over Olana, by Frederic Church, 1872
References
- ↑ "Frederic E. Church House (Olana)". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. September 11, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2007.
