Olana State Historic Site

historic house museum and estate; former home of Frederic Edwin Church

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
The Olana mansion
LocationColumbia County, New York
Nearest cityHudson
Coordinates42°13′04″N 73°49′46″W / 42.21778°N 73.82944°W / 42.21778; -73.82944
Area250.2 acres (101.3 ha)
Built1872
ArchitectCalvert Vaux[1]
Architectural styleExotic Revival
NRHP reference No.66000509
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966
Designated NHLJune 22, 1965

References

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  1. "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.