Springfield in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hyde Hall
1817-1835
| | National Historic Landmark New York State Historic Site | |
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
1. Hyde Hall Marker
Hyde Hall, constructed in four visibly distinct stages between 1817-1835, offers visitors a stunning experience of architectural and social grandeur in the early American republic. Built and decorated in the style of an English neoclassical country house by a descendant of British colonial officials who acquired vast landholdings in New York; the limestone mansion was home to the Clarke family for five generations. Today visitors of all ages and back grounds delight in its rich collection of furniture, paintings, and decorative arts, many of which were made for the house.
Architecture critic Brendan Gill of The New Yorker: Hyde Hall is one of the two or three greatest houses in America.
Erected by NYS Department of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 42° 47.619′ N, 74° 52.434′ W. Marker is in Springfield, New York, in Otsego County. It can be reached from Glimmerglass State Park Road 1.3 miles north of County Road 31. The marker is attached to the front of the visitors center, which is at the
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hop To It! (here, next to this marker); Brittle Veneer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hyde Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Deep Pockets (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Home! (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sunken Island (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Also see . . .
1. Hyde Hall, Inc. - "Great House, Great Stories, Great Times". Website homepage (Submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Hyde Hall State Historic Site. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Submitted on June 23, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
2. Hyde Hall Marker Detail
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
3. Hyde Hall Marker
The Hyde Hall marker is attached to the outside of the visitors center which is in the combination barn and carriage shed.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
4. Hyde Hall - East Facade
The portico of the Guest House is unique in American domestic architecture. Each column is formed of 14 limestone drums called 'cheeses.' Except for decorative wooden panels in the ceiling every part of the portico is limestone.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
5. Hyde Hall
The southwest side of Hyde Hall
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
6. Hyde Hall - View from the Porch.
Hyde Bay on Otsego Lake as seen throught the trees from Hyde Hall.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
7. Hyde Hall - Norhwest side of the Building
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1958
8. Hyde Hall Interior
Library of Congress[HABS NY,39-SPRIFE,1-5]
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1958
9. Hyde Hall Interior
Library of Congress[HABS NY,39-SPRIFE,1-6]
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
10. Hyde Hall - National Historic Landmark
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
11. Hyde Hall - National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018
12. Hyde Hall
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
13. Hyde Hall Outbuilding
One of the outbuildings next to the Hyde Hall mansion.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 9. submitted on June 13, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 10, 11. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 12. submitted on July 10, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 13. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
