Evergreen Lands
Why it's listed
Evergreen Lands is a residence of stone, stucco and half-timbering on a secluded 7.4-acre knoll off Delano Drive in Rhinebeck. Built around 1932 in the Tudor Revival style, it has an asymmetrical plan, steep slate-covered hipped roofs with cross gables, a massive central stone chimney and casement windows. The west side faces a broad lawn with dry-laid stone walls and distant views of the Catskill Mountains. Laura Delano, a cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commissioned the house from the nationally known architect John Russell Pope as a caretaker's lodge for a larger manor that was never built. Tradition holds that Roosevelt encouraged her to use stone, a historic regional material. The exterior and interior survive largely intact, including dark woodwork and original room layouts. Three historic sheds and the stone walls contribute to the property, while a modern pool does not. It was listed as an unusually well-preserved example of Tudor Revival design in the area.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a distinctive and remarkably intact example of Tudor Revival domestic architecture in Rhinebeck, adapted to the local taste for stone. It was designed by nationally known architect John Russell Pope for Laura Delano, a cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Its use of roughly hewn stone reflects the region's continuing masonry tradition.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 87001096, listed July 9, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Delano Dr., Rhinebeck |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Listed | July 9, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001096 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect: John Russell Pope; builder unknown |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Private residence in excellent condition, retaining its original site, exterior and interior; no threats known. |
| Acreage | 7.4 |
| Coordinates | 41.88498, -73.90641 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 87001096.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5417217
- This listing as JSON
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