Wave Hill
Historic house in the Bronx, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wave Hill is a 28-acre (11 ha) estate in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale in the Bronx, New York City. Wave Hill currently consists of public horticultural gardens and a cultural center, all situated on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River, with expansive views across the river to the New Jersey Palisades. The estate includes two houses and a botanical garden. The oldest part of the main house, Wave Hill House, dates to 1843; Glyndor House dates from 1927 and contains a multi-room art gallery. Perkins Visitor Center, which was originally a garage, contains a gift shop and an information desk.
Wave Hill | |
Location | West 249th Street and Independence Avenue |
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Coordinates | 40°53′55″N 73°54′47″W |
Area | 20.9 acres (8.5 ha) |
Built | 1843 |
Architect | Multiple |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 83001646[1] |
NYCL No. | 0131 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 9, 1983 |
Designated NYCL | June 21, 1966 |
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, numerous highly notable people resided in Wave Hill, either because they owned it, leased it, or stayed there as guests. In 1960, the estate was given to the City of New York, and Wave Hill is now a cultural center as well as a garden. In addition to visual arts exhibits, paid-ticket concert series take place on some Sunday afternoons in Armor Hall. Wave Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a New York City designated landmark.