Olana State Historic Site is a Victorian landmark in Hudson, New York, and a filming location for Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America (1996). Built in 1872, it was designed by Frederic Edwin Church, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (supported by The Olana Partnership).
Location: 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hudson, New York
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0233, SRC-0234, SRC-0235 - Designed by Frederic Edwin Church
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0234, SRC-0236 - Designed by Calvert Vaux
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0233, SRC-0235, SRC-0236 - Built in 1872
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0233, SRC-0235 - Architectural style: Victorian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0233, SRC-0236 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1965)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0236, SRC-0234, SRC-0450 - Appeared in Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America (tv, 1996)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3430, SRC-3431, SRC-3684, SRC-4243
Ownership history
Current owner — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (supported by The Olana Partnership) (since 1966)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13737, SRC-3430, SRC-14003
Current owner — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (supported by The Olana Partnership) (since 1966)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13737, SRC-3430, SRC-14003
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0233 — Olana State Historic Site (official) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0234 — New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0235 — Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (National Trust) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0236 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0450 — Olana State Historic Site (official site) — About Olana (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13737 — https://olana.org/the-olana-partnership/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14003 — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (press release) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3430 — Wikipedia — Olana State Historic Site (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3431 — Bob Vila — Guide to Historic Homes of America (A&E), archived bobvila.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3684 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4243 — greensboro.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4684 — The Olana Partnership (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4685 — I LOVE NY (New York State Tourism) (Tier 1, government_tourism; 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: Landscape/grounds free, open daily 8am-sunset. Historic house tours (ticketed) Tue-Sun 10am-4pm, May 19-Nov 2 (seasonal).
Admission: Grounds free. Historic house tours $20 each, with discounts for children, military and members. Some evening landscape/house tours offered free (5-7pm). Reservations strongly recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America filmed?
Olana State Historic Site, in Hudson, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America.
Can you visit Olana State Historic Site?
Yes — Olana State Historic Site is open to the public. Hours: Landscape/grounds free, open daily 8am-sunset. Historic house tours (ticketed) Tue-Sun 10am-4pm, May 19-Nov 2 (seasonal).. Admission: Grounds free. Historic house tours $20 each, with discounts for children, military and members. Some evening landscape/house tours offered free (5-7pm). Reservations strongly recommended..
Who designed Olana State Historic Site?
Olana State Historic Site was designed by Calvert Vaux.
Where is Olana State Historic Site located?
Olana State Historic Site is located in Hudson, New York.