• Hyde Park is a cornerstone of the Hudson River Valley's cultural heritage. The designers and architects were among the leaders in their fields. The centerpiece, the house itself, is a premier example of American Beaux-Arts style.

    Vanderbilt Mansion

    National Historic Site New York

Research

Research material is maintained by the Museum Service Division and serves as the basis for the restoration and interpretation of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. The archives collection and reference library include architectural drawings, photographs, the estate accounting ledgers, maps, oral histories, historian's files and clippings, and the park's resource management documents. Consult the Repository Finding Aid for more information.

Research materials in the park's reference library and archives are available to the public by appointment. Additionally, many research documents published by the park are available online. For further inquiries or to make an appointment, contact the Collection Manager by email or by calling (845) 229-2465.

NPS Publications
Repository Finding Aids
Image Requests

Did You Know?

Vanderbilt Pavilion/Visitor Center

The Vanderbilt Pavilion (Visitor Center) was constructed in 1895 in only 66 days at a cost of $50,000.