Today we'll take a trip to Clermont State Historic Site in Germantown, 5 1/2 miles down the road from me. It's actually in Clermont with a Germantown address. It was the Hudson River seat of New York's politically and socially prominent Livingston Family. Seven successive generations of the family left their imprint on the site's architecture, room interiors and landscape that sits by the Hudson River. Robert R. Livingston, Jr. was Clermont's most notable resident. His accomplishments include: drafting the Declaration of Independence, serving as first U.S. Minister of Foreign Affairs, administering the oath of office to George Washington, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase and developing steamboat technology with Robert Fulton. Today, Clermont appears much as it did in the early 20th century, when it was the home of the property's last two generations: Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Livingston and their daughters, Honoria and Janet. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is also an anchor in the 1990 Hudson River National Landmark District.
The Stately Mansion
The Front Hall Leading To The Main Living Rooms
The Back Door Looks Out To The Hudson River
Two Views Of The Main Living Area
The Walking Path Coming Back From The Gardens
The Entrance To The Gardens
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Hope you enjoyed my little Tour of one of our area parks. I'm actually situated in between this park and Olana State Park north about 7 1/2 miles.
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ReplyDeleteWe have visited there many times when we lived in Hudson. Nice to see not much as changed, smiles
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! I wish we had visited that when we were in New York. I never heard of it. What wonderful photos of a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing the photos and the history.
ReplyDeleteNow I have to visit there and see it. Looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIf I lived in that mansion I would be tripping on those 2 carpets in the alway more often than not!
I am clumsy. :)
I love historic old homes and this is a real beauty. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. I love the view out the back door!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That place is beautiful! I would love to be able to visit it! Oh the view! Have a nice weekend.
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