Sunnyside (Washington Irving's Home) is a Romantic landmark in Tarrytown, New York. Built in 1835, it was designed by George Harvey, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Historic Hudson Valley.
Location: 3 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hudson River waterfront, Tarrytown
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1994, SRC-1995 - Designed by George Harvey
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1994, SRC-1996, SRC-4261 - Built in 1835
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1996, SRC-1994, SRC-4261 - Architectural style: Romantic
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1997, SRC-1996, SRC-4261, SRC-10064 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1996, SRC-1994, SRC-6476, SRC-6477, SRC-6478
Ownership history
Current owner — Historic Hudson Valley
confidence 95/100 · SRC-1996, SRC-1997, SRC-4261, SRC-6559, SRC-6630
Previous owners
- Sleepy Hollow Restorations, Inc. (now Historic Hudson Valley) (1945–1962)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-1994, SRC-1996, SRC-13510, SRC-13708
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10064 — nga.gov (Heald) — Sunnyside (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13510 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/66000583.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13708 — Visit Sleepy Hollow — Historic Hudson Valley (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14050 — I LOVE NY (official New York State tourism site) — Washington Irving's Sunnyside listing (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1994 — National Park Service — National Historic Landmark Nomination: Sunnyside (Home of Washington Irving) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1995 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Washington Irving (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1996 — Wikipedia — Sunnyside (Tarrytown, New York) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1997 — Historic Hudson Valley — Washington Irving's Sunnyside (Tier 1, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4261 — nga.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5979 — Visiting a Museum — Washington Irving's Sunnyside (Tier 3, museum-visit blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6476 — Get Out N About — A Writer's House On The Hudson: Washington Irving's Sunnyside (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6477 — Mark History (Donovan) — Sunnyside: A living memorial to Washington Irving (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6478 — American Library Association, United for Libraries — Literary Landmark: Sunnyside (Tier 2, institution; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6559 — New York by Rail – Sunnyside (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6630 — Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site — Partners: Historic Hudson Valley (Tier 2, institutional; 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s Home)?
Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s Home) was designed by George Harvey.
Where is Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s Home) located?
Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s Home) is located in Tarrytown, New York.