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Kykuit (/ ˈ k aɪ k ə t / KY-kət), known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room historic house museum in Pocantico Hills, a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York 25 miles (40 km) north of New York City.The house was built for oil tycoon and Rockefeller family patriarch John D. Rockefeller.Conceived largely by his son, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and enriched by the art ...
Explore the legacy of the Rockefeller family at Kykuit, the historic hilltop estate in the Hudson Valley. Tour the mansion, gardens, art collections, and carriages of four generations of philanthropists, business leaders, and public servants. Learn about the history and culture of the region at this National Trust for Historic Preservation site.
Kykuit (pronounced KAI-CUT) is a former Rockefeller estate in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County of New York. Three generations of Rockefellers lived here from the founder of Standard Oil (John D. Rockefeller) to Nelson Rockefeller, 3 term governor of New York and former vice president under President Ford.
Tour Options: Kykuit offers several guided tours, each providing a unique perspective on the estate and its history. Times include The 1-1/2 hour Selected Highlights tour is the perfect choice for those on a tight schedules. walking tour includes the main floor of the house, Inner Garden, and West Terrace. The 2 hour Classic Tour is the most popular, taking visitors through the main floor of ...
Jun 14, 2022 · Explore the house, grounds, and world-class art collection at Kykuit, the estate built by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Sr., founder of Standard Oil. L...
Kykuit (derived from the Dutch word for look-out) is set high above the Hudson with dramatic views of the river and Palisades. It has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family.
May 18, 2023 · Tour group standing outside of the ivy-covered Kykuit in the Hudson Valley of New York. Outside the home, guides start the tour with a bit of an overview of the property’s history, as well as the story of the Rockefellers, one of the richest and most influential families in American history.
Mar 10, 2014 · Built to be the family home of one of the wealthiest men in American history, Kykuit is now open for the average middle-class (and otherwise) visitor who may even catch a glimpse of one of the ...
Completed in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller by architects Delano and Aldrich, Kykuit has been home to four generations of Rockefeller family members in Tarrytown, NY.
Jul 23, 2024 · Built in 1913 and situated in Pocantico Hills, New York, Kykuit (pronounced kai-cut) has been the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family.A short drive through downtown Sleepy Hollow ...
