Lindenwald is an Italianate landmark in Kinderhook, New York, and a filming location for American Presidents: Life Portraits — Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren (1999). Built in 1797, it was designed by Richard Upjohn, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Kinderhook, Kinderhook
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3362, SRC-3760 - Built in 1797
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1452, SRC-1451, SRC-3363, SRC-3760 - Designed by Richard Upjohn
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3364, SRC-3895 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1453, SRC-1450 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3365 - Owned by Martin Van Buren (1839–1862)
confidence 95/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-1450, SRC-1451, SRC-3362, SRC-3800, SRC-6196, SRC-6197 - Appeared in American Presidents: Life Portraits — Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren (tv, 1999) — as Itself — the program was broadcast live on location at Lindenwald; the estate grounds and rooms in the house were shown on air.
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-17621, SRC-17612
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-17612 — Wikipedia — American Presidents: Life Portraits (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved August 2026)
- SRC-17621 — C-SPAN — Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren (program page, embedded VideoObject / Open Graph metadata) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved August 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
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
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)
Frequently asked questions
How is Lindenwald connected to American Presidents: Life Portraits – Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren?
Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, New York, has a documented connection to American Presidents: Life Portraits – Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
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.