Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion is a Queen Anne mansion in Canandaigua, New York. Built in 1887, it was designed by Francis Allen, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Location: 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Finger Lakes, Canandaigua
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1322, SRC-1323, SRC-3302 - Designed by Francis Allen
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1324, SRC-1323, SRC-3303, SRC-6169, SRC-6170 - Built in 1887
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1322, SRC-1324 - Architectural style: Queen Anne
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1322, SRC-1323, SRC-3302 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1325, SRC-1323, SRC-3302, SRC-4526 - Owned by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1323, SRC-1322, SRC-3302, SRC-6171
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1322 — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation — Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1323 — Wikipedia — Sonnenberg Gardens (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1324 — Sonnenberg Gardens — The Sonnenberg Mansion (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1325 — William G. Pomeroy Foundation — Sonnenberg Gardens National Register marker (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3302 — Life in the Finger Lakes magazine — Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (Tier 2, regional_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3303 — Modern Day Tripper (MDT Travels) — Sonnenberg Mansion, Canandaigua, NY (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4526 — Npgallery (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5416 — Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park – Contact / Official Site (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5677 — City of Canandaigua — Sonnenberg Park (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6169 — Visit Finger Lakes (FLVC) (Tier 2, tourism_org; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6170 — Ann's Entitled Life (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6171 — New York State Parks Announces New Gateway Entrance at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park — NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (official) (Tier 1, official; 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: Season May 1–Oct 31; open Thu–Mon 9:30am–4:30pm, extended Memorial Day–Labor Day 9:30am–5:30pm
Admission: Adult $16, senior (60+)/AAA $14, college student $9, youth (13-17) $9, child (4-12) $4, 3 and under free
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion?
Yes — Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion is open to the public. Hours: Season May 1–Oct 31; open Thu–Mon 9:30am–4:30pm, extended Memorial Day–Labor Day 9:30am–5:30pm. Admission: Adult $16, senior (60+)/AAA $14, college student $9, youth (13-17) $9, child (4-12) $4, 3 and under free.
Who designed Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion?
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion was designed by Francis Allen.
Where is Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion located?
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion is located in Canandaigua, New York.