East Springfield in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hyde Hall
1817-1835
— National Historic Landmark • New York State Historic Site —
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 East Springfield, New York, in Otsego County. Marker 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 end of the park road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); First Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Camp and Fort (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 811 times since then and 11 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.