Near Rhinebeck in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wilderstein's Boathouse

Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010

1. Wilderstein's Boathouse Marker

Inscription. You are looking at the site of Wilderstein's boathouse (pictured above) and the Ellerslie dock (formerly Lewis Landing) owned by Governor Morton. In 1888 Arnout Cannon Jr., an architect from Poughkeepsie, NY, designed the boathouse for Robert Suckley's fleet. It was located on a small parcel of land west of the railroad tracks and just south of the Ellerslie dock. The boathouse was rectangular in shape with the slip opening toward the south. Stairs at the side of the slip led to the main floor, an open loft with a dressing room in one corner. Although the boathouse burned in 1937, the deep water port and foundation remain. The foundations of the dockmaster's house for the Ellerslie dock and the remains of the old stone road that once connected Morton Road to Lewis Landing can be seen from the trail as well.

Iceboating drew Robert Suckley from New York City to Wilderstein during the winter months. He had a standing order with the telegraph operator in Rhinecliffe to wire him whenever other boats were out so he could catch the next train from the city. Robert owned two ice yachts named Grace and Dombey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 41° 53.605′ N, 73° 56.722′ W. Marker is near Rhinebeck

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, New York, in Dutchess County. It can be reached from County Road 85, on the left when traveling east. Marker is found on the hiking trail at Wilderstein. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rhinebeck NY 12572, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wilderstein (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sojourner Truth (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lighthouse Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); On This Site Stood (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Sojourner Truth (approx. 1.9 miles away); Down by the River (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Kingston-Rhinecliff Ferry (approx. 2½ miles away); Rondout-Sleighsburg Ferry: Riverside, a.k.a. Skillypot (approx. 2½ miles away).

View of the Hudson River From the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010

2. View of the Hudson River From the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide area view of the marker and its surroundings. • Pictures of the foundation ruins of the dockmaster's house and remains of old stone road as mentioned in marker text. • Can you help?