Woodlawn
Also known as: Malcolm Garden School
Why it's listed
Woodlawn is a two-story brick house on a stone foundation overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison, Putnam County. Built in 1854 for William Moore, a New York City importer, and his wife Margaret Philipse, it was designed by architect Richard Upjohn on land that was once part of the Philipse Patent of 1697. The slate roof has gabled dormers, an end chimney, and paired or single windows with drip moldings. A columned porch runs along the west and south sides, and an oriel window with a cutwork balcony projects from the west front. The family used it as a summer residence until Malcolm Gordon bought it in 1927 for a private boarding school. Additions followed in 1931, 1956, and later, though the original house was changed little apart from a 1966 kitchen extension. A stucco stable, carriage shed, and ice house, probably built around 1890, remain. The property is valued as an important Gothic Revival work by a noted architect.
Significance in brief: It is presented as an important Gothic Revival building and a fine example of the work of architect Richard Upjohn. It represents the work of a master architect and embodies the characteristics of a building type identifiable with the Hudson Valley. The interior and exterior are described as intact despite later additions.
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 82001258, listed November 23, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NY 9-D, Garrison |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Listed | November 23, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001258 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect: Richard Upjohn; builder unknown |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In use as a private school (Malcolm Gordon School); condition listed as good. |
| Acreage | 42 |
| Coordinates | 41.39078, -73.93689 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001258.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8032995
- This listing as JSON
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