Philipsburg Manor
Also known as: Philips Castle
Why it's listed
Philipsburg Manor, also known as Philips Castle, is a restored manor complex in North Tarrytown, New York. Its stone house was probably built between 1680 and 1697 and was roughly doubled in size by 1749. After the Revolution the Philips family was regarded as traitors, and the farm passed to the Beekman family, who altered the house heavily. Sleepy Hollow Restorations, Inc. took ownership in 1951 and restored the house to its 1730-1740 appearance. The work was so extensive that it is classed as a reconstruction: only the roof, three exterior walls and an interior masonry partition survive from the original building. A mill, granary, dam and wharf were rebuilt, and a Dutch barn was moved from Hurley, New York. The property is listed because it illustrates a working Dutch-English manor at its peak. Tenant farmers, slaves, grain fields, orchards, timber and quarries supported the Philips family's milling, shipping and trading business. The grounds are open to visitors.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that the carefully studied and restored manor illustrates a working Dutch-English manor at its height, 1730-1740. It was the focal point of large manorial landholdings and of the trading, milling and shipping activities of the prominent Philips family. The form also admits that the restoration was so extensive it should be classed as a reconstruction.
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 66000584, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 381 Bellwood Ave., Sleepy Hollow |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000584 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1600-1799 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown (original building); restoration by Sleepy Hollow Restorations, Inc. |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated November 5, 1961 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as very well maintained, occupied, and open to the public for a fee as a museum with guided tours and a visitors' center. Only the manor house and grounds contribute to the landmark's national significance. |
| Acreage | 20 |
| Coordinates | 41.08878, -73.86322 (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 66000584.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14707185
- This listing as JSON
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