Rogers, Archibald, Estate
Also known as: Crumwold
Why it's listed
Crumwold, the Archibald Rogers Estate, is a granite and sandstone mansion on Mansion Street in Hyde Park, overlooking the Hudson River. Built between 1886 and 1889 for Archibald Rogers, it was designed by New York architect Richard Morris Hunt in the Chateauesque style. Its features include conical-roofed towers, tall chimneys, wall dormers, a slate hipped roof and a Renaissance-style entrance, and the interior has forty-eight rooms, including a center hall large enough to serve as a ballroom. The listed property covers roughly sixty-six to sixty-eight acres and includes a carriage house and a stone cottage, along with a modern chapel that does not contribute to its significance. The estate stayed in the Rogers family until 1942 and later served as an army camp, a school and a seminary before becoming a spiritual center. It was listed for its architecture, as an intact example of a Chateauesque country house.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the estate is an intact, representative example of a late nineteenth century Chateauesque country estate house, designed by prominent architect Richard Morris Hunt. Though more restrained than many of Hunt's works, it shows features typical of his work and the style. It also displays the characteristics of a wealthy family's large country estate, with Hudson River views.
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 93000864, listed September 2, 1993. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Mansion and Garden Sts., Hyde Park |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Listed | September 2, 1993 |
| Reference number | 93000864 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1886-1889 |
| Architect / builder | Hunt, Richard Morris, Architect |
| Architectural style | OTHER/Chateauesque |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as a religious facility; the property is owned by a religious institution. The portion nominated is what remained after 1950s-60s subdivision, and most outbuildings were destroyed. |
| Acreage | 68 |
| Coordinates | 41.77910, -73.93893 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 93000864.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4786497
- This listing as JSON
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