Grove, The
Also known as: Loretto Rest
Why it's listed
Set on a bluff above Route 9D in Cold Spring, this red brick villa was designed by architect Richard Upjohn and completed in 1853 for Dr. Frederick D. Lente, surgeon to the nearby West Point Foundry. Its rectangular plan, center hall, segmentally arched windows, bracketed porch, and one-story rear corner wing are typical of Upjohn's Italianate houses. Lente corresponded closely with the architect and requested French windows that slide into the walls, which survive. A mansard roof replaced the original hipped roof between the 1870s and 1890s. After Lente's widow died in 1901, the house passed to Our Lady of Loretto parish and served as a priests' convalescent home and then, from 1918, as a convent for teaching sisters. It has stood vacant since 1977 and is now owned by the village, which received it with about one acre of land. The property was listed for its architecture, its link to Lente, and its ties to the foundry.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a rare, recognizable example of Richard Upjohn's Italianate residential work, retaining his plan and details despite a later mansard roof. It is also significant as the home of Dr. Frederick D. Lente, a prominent surgeon and founder of the American Medical Association, who served the West Point Foundry from 1851 to 1875. The land was originally part of the Foundry Association's holdings.
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 08001080, listed November 21, 2008. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 12 Grove Ct., Cold Spring |
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| County | Putnam County |
| Listed | November 21, 2008 |
| Reference number | 08001080 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1852-c. 1870's-90's |
| Architect / builder | Upjohn, Richard |
| Architectural style | Italian Villa/Italianate/Second Empire |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Health/Medicine, Industry, Military |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Vacant since 1977 and deteriorated, with a partially collapsed chimney, broken sash, and a structurally unsound staircase; owned by the Village of Cold Spring and awaiting restoration. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Cold Spring Historic District |
| Coordinates | 41.42051, -73.95013 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 08001080.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14707439
- This listing as JSON
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