Lindenwald

Lindenwald is an Italianate landmark in Kinderhook, New York. Built in 1797, it was designed by Richard Upjohn, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Martin Van Buren.

Location: 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, New York, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Kinderhook, Kinderhook
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3362, SRC-3760
• Built in 1797
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1452, SRC-1451, SRC-3363, SRC-3760
• Designed by Richard Upjohn
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3364, SRC-3895
• Architectural style: Italianate
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1453, SRC-1450
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3365
• Owned by Martin Van Buren (1839–1862)
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3362, SRC-3800, SRC-6196, SRC-6197

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10098 — Visiting a Museum — Martin Van Buren NHS / Lindenwald (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1450 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1451 — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1452 — Peter Van Ness — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1453 — Lindenwald (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3362 — Friends of Lindenwald — Visit Us (Tier 2, friends_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3363 — MidAtlantic Daytrips — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: Exploring the Secrets of Lindenwald (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3364 — Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3365 — National Park Service — Foundation Document Overview, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3760 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3800 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3895 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5449 — Directions — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5450 — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site — Columbia County Tourism (Tier 3, tourism_listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5849 — Library of Congress (HABS) — Lindenwald (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5850 — Visiting a Museum — Martin Van Buren NHS / Lindenwald (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6196 — Historic Lindenwald — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (National Park Service) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6197 — Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Lindenwald) — Frommer's (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Lindenwald?

Yes — Lindenwald is open to the public. Hours: Grounds open daily dawn-sunset year-round. Mansion (Lindenwald) accessible by ranger-guided tour only; visitor center seasonal - check NPS site for current tour times. Admission: Free; no charge for tours or grounds. Free timed ticket required at visitor center (limited tour capacity).

Who designed Lindenwald?

Lindenwald was designed by Richard Upjohn.

Where is Lindenwald located?

Lindenwald is located in Kinderhook, New York.