Locust Grove is one of the many wonderful historic sites to be found in the Hudson Valley. This lovely estate is located in the town of Poughkeepsie, and sits high above the Hudson River.
This property was purchased in 1851 by Samuel F. B. Morse who was inventor of the Morse Code. After purchasing the property Morse worked with renowned architect Alexander Jackson Davis to transform the house into an Italianate Villa. The Tuscan Tower provided wonderful views of the Catskills and Hudson River as well as of the many beautiful gardens.
Locust Grove is listed on the National Historic Landmark, and today the site is open to the public for tours and a popular wedding destination.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com
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Hello Jennifer and these are some very nice photos!
VB ;o)
Jennifer, That is a VERY COOL house with and INCREDIBLE history. Are the wedding inside our out?
Hi Jennifer. You have done a great job of highlighting historic homes in your area - always an interesting read when visiting your site. So this is where Samuel Morse lived! Has it been updated with an elevator?
Hi Jennifer... what an interesting architectural style for your area! I love homes with an interesting history!
Jennifer, great post! I love localism posts like this!
Jennifer, that is truly an extraordinary home! I can picture a code maker living in that home. Great photos and a unique history. This is just the type of post that we love on the Architecturally Interesting Group.
Jennifer, I would love to sit out on top balcany of that house. Just sit back with a nice cold drink or cup of coffee and soak in the view.
Jennifer -- this is a very beautiful home. I can see why it is one the national register. I would love to take a tour of this home. Nice photos and very interesting.
Jennifer,
Isn't that an attractive home? Your pictures of the home give it that look of grandeur. :)
Steve
Jennifer, that looks like an intersting property with the woods surrounding it. It appears ot be kept in pretty good shape for as long as it has been standing.
Robert Thank you.
Marchel the weddings are usually outdoors. There are beautiful gardens and the visitors center has facilities that could be used. Here is a link to weddings at Locust Grove
Diane it is a beautiful setting. Most of the historic homes are kept the way they were, so you might have to do a lot of walking.
Steve That is exactly how I feel.
Tony and Darcy I do too. I look forward to reading about places I have not visited.
Maria I will move it from one of the other groups and add it to your group, yours looks like a great fit.
George I can see why anyone would have wanted to own this place, great vistas. Now you have me dreaming of having tea in the towers...:)
Joan If you decide to come this way let me know I would love to accompany you on a tour od a few of the historic sites.
Steve it really is. The property is especially pretty during the spring and summer because of the garden.
Guy it is kept well. Many tourist visit this property.
A nice tour in the Poughkeepsie Hyde Park area would be: Locust Grove, FDR Library, Vanderbilt Mansion, Mills Mansion.
Jennifer, I just love history, thanks for sharing it with some nice pic's.
I want to see this one in person. One day I will get to New York but before I go I am checking your blog for sites to visit!
What a fine place. Would love to see the inside!
your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
Jennifer, I've visited most of the historic homes in the area. The gardens as well as the homes are a delight to see, especially in the spring.
Oh my gosh, Jennifer - that is a VERY impressive home! I bet the weddings there are simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the picture and the history.
What a majestic old building! thanks for providing the history. I was married in a wonderful historical old home - and it was fabulous!
Debi
I wouldn't mind having this one for a house. Picture looks gorgerous Jennifer. You always do a wonderful job taking good pictures and posting them here. Thanks for sharing. Great post.
Jennifer - See that room over the front door? I could call that room home anytime - no problem:-) Wonderful architecture!
Looks like it could be a nice bed and breakfast - good to know it is well kept. Just around the corner from me is supposedly one of the oldest log cabins in the country. Gee maybe I should go take some pictures!! ;)
Jennifer, thanks for adding your post to the Architecturallly Interesting Group where it is now featured!
Jennifer,
Woooohooooooooooo those are awesome pictures :) people love from the localism like these ones :) interesting frame !
Jennifer, Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. I love to see historic homes.
Jennifer, what an interesting house, and so very different from what we have here in California. I've sent it to my husband, who grew up in New York State and loves local history.