Kykuit is a Beaux-Arts landmark in Mount Pleasant, New York. Built in 1913, it was designed by Delano & Aldrich, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Location: 200 Lake Road, Mount Pleasant, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Pocantico Hills, Mount Pleasant
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0750, SRC-0751, SRC-3069 - Designed by Delano & Aldrich
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0750, SRC-0752 - Built in 1913
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0752, SRC-0753 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0752, SRC-0753 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0751, SRC-0750, SRC-3070 - Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0752, SRC-0751, SRC-0753, SRC-5995
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0750 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination, John D. Rockefeller Estate (Kykuit), ref. 76001290 (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0751 — Wikipedia — Kykuit (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0752 — Rockefeller Brothers Fund — Kykuit (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0753 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — Kykuit (savingplaces.org) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3069 — Hudson River Valley Institute, Marist College — 'The Kykuit Estate: An Embodiment of the Intellect and Creativity of the Rockefeller Family' (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3070 — Untapped New York (Untapped Cities) — 'Kykuit: The Rockefellers' Gilded Age Gem in the Hudson River Valley' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4801 — Library of Congress (HABS) — Kykuit, 200 Lake Road, Pocantico Hills (Tier 1, government_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4802 — Hudson River Valley Heritage — Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate (Tier 2, heritage_listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4803 — Historic Hudson Valley — Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate (public tours) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5995 — Kykuit — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, nonprofit_reference; 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.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tours normally run May–November, by guided tour only, starting from the Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center. Public tours reported on hiatus for the 2026 season — confirm current status before visiting.
Admission: By guided tour only (fees apply when running); check Historic Hudson Valley / RBF for current pricing and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Kykuit?
Yes — Kykuit is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Tours normally run May–November, by guided tour only, starting from the Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center. Public tours reported on hiatus for the 2026 season — confirm current status before visiting.. Admission: By guided tour only (fees apply when running); check Historic Hudson Valley / RBF for current pricing and availability..
Who designed Kykuit?
Kykuit was designed by Delano & Aldrich.
Where is Kykuit located?
Kykuit is located in Mount Pleasant, New York.