Ravina
The National Park Service has not published a boundary polygon for this district; the map shows the listed properties inside it and the district's reference point.
Why it's listed
Ravina is a small country estate above the Delaware River, half a mile east of Lordville, New York. Built in 1926 and 1927 for Ida Batsford Lambert, it comprises a two-story main house, a guest bungalow, a three-bay garage, a caretaker's house and a wood shed. Lambert chose the buildings from a Sears catalog and had them shipped by rail, then customized them. A local mason, A. L. Snyder, built the fireplace, porch stonework and a long cobblestone wall along the road. The grounds include a stone-lined stream and pond, a fountain, walkways, footbridges and a rock garden. The informal grouping of buildings recalls Adirondack camps. The estate was listed for its architecture, as a unified example of Arts and Crafts design that retains strong integrity. It is described as unusual in a valley where few Craftsman or pre-cut buildings from the period have been documented. The property is still used as a single dwelling.
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| Period of significance | 1926-1927 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Bungalow / Craftsman |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Acreage | 2.7 |
| Boundary source | not published |
| Full listing page | Ravina (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.