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13 best historic mansions you can visit in Upstate NY

• Published: Nov. 10, 2016, 12:30 p.m.
• Chuck D'Imperio

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13 best historic Upstate NY mansions you can visit

By Chuck D'Imperio | Contributing writer

When it comes to regal, historic mansions, Upstate New York has an embarrassment of riches. Lucky for us, many of these are now open to the public. What a fun way to get a glimpse of the glories of another era. Here are a baker's dozen mansions worthy of a look. Of course, there are hundreds of them across the state. Which ones would you add to the list?

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Seward House Mansion (Auburn)

Built in 1816 by the Miller family, this became the home of William H. Seward when he married Elijah Miller's daughter, Frances. Seward went on to become a U.S. Senator, New York State Governor and U.S. Secretary of State. The house is now a museum to Mr. and Mrs. Seward's life and times. During one period, while Mr. Seward was travelling overseas, Mrs. Seward harbored runaway slaves in the mansion's' basement!

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Schuyler Mansion (Albany)

This historic brick mansion was built in 1761 for Revolutionary War hero General Philip Schuyler.  Many of that era's famous personalities came, visited and stayed the night at this mansion. In fact, Elizabeth Schuyler, Philip's second daughter, got married to Alexander Hamilton in the parlor of this mansion on Dec. 14, 1780.

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Yaddo (Saratoga Springs)

The present structure was built by financier Samuel Trask after his original home burned down in 1881. The stone and wood Queen Anne Revival mansion is not technically open to the public as it is an active working writer's colony. It is a three-story, tower-topped, 55-room estate encompassing nearly 50,000 square feet. However, the famous Yaddo Gardens, which surround the estate, are visited by thousands each year. The writer's colony here has hosted 66 Pulitzer Prize winners, 61 National Book Award winners and a double Nobel Prize-winning writer (Saul Bellow).

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Governor Reuben Fenton Mansion (Jamestown)

Now the home of the Fenton History Center, this Jamestown landmark was built in 1863. The brick mansion known as "Walnut Grove" features a four-story tower and a life-size bronze statue of Gov. Fenton on the front lawn. He was governor of New York from 1869 to 1875. The Italianate Villa design sets this building apart from the other historic buildings in the city. The mansion is filled with period antiques and is a popular venue for public and private events.

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Olana (Hudson)

This is one of Upstate New York's most visited mansions. Located in Columbia County, this 1872 home incorporates a hodge-podge mix of architectural designs to best reflect the owner's love of world travels. Painter Frederic Church positioned his mansion to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley in the distance. The valley, and the Hudson River itself, was the subject of many of his most famous paintings. Tours here, of both the mansion and the grounds, are extremely popular, and many interesting public events are scheduled every year. And be sure and ask about the four teapots located on the top of the tower!

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George Eastman Mansion (Rochester)

This was the home of George Eastman. Today it is a museum which holds the world's largest and oldest photography collections. Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak, was a millionaire who spent considerable sums creating this extravagant mansion, which he bequeathed to the University of Rochester at the time of his death. The building lacks nothing in splendor, extravagance and excess. Rooms include a conservatory, billiard room, library, great hall, living room and much more. Note the large African elephant trophy head crashing through the wall above your head in the Conservatory. Guided tours are offered daily. The public is not allowed into Eastman's private bedroom quarters on the second floor where he committed suicide on March 14, 1932.

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Skene Manor (Whitehall)

This 1874 Gothic stone mansion was built overhanging a mountain in Whitehall in 1874. The view from here is spectacular. It is three stories tall, features a clock tower and is made of sandstone blocks quarried from the mountainside by a team of Italian stonemasons. Some call this one of the most haunted mansions in Upstate New York. Tours are given, and many public events are held inside this gorgeous structure.

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Boldt Castle (Thousand Islands)

This is one of the most popular mansions in all of Upstate New York. Literally thousands of visitors have come to this island mansion over the years. Doomed and sad, the home was a love token built by the millionaire general-manager of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, George Boldt.  The object of this tender souvenir was to be his wife, Louise Kherer Boldt. Unfortunately she died in 1904 before the home was finished and Boldt walked away from it. The mansion, projected to have been one of the largest private residences in the U.S., sat empty and forlorn in the middle of the St. Lawrence River for almost 75 years before preservationists came to its rescue. Tours today reveal the extreme opulence and luxuriousness of what was to be a happy home for Mr. and Mrs. Boldt.

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Hyde Hall (Cooperstown)

This home, at the head of Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, has been called the "finest example of neoclassical country house design in the country." Built between 1817 and 1834 for the George Clarke family, the stone mansion consists of dozens of rooms including massive entertaining rooms which feature 20 foot ceilings. Tours are offered, and the view of the lake, referred to as the "Glimmerglass" by native-Cooperstown author James Fenimore Cooper, can be breathtaking.

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Phelps Mansion (Binghamton)

This stunning 1870 mansion was built as the home of Binghamton Mayor Sherman Phelps. The architect of this three-floor Second Empire-style extravagance was Isaac G. Perry, who also worked on the New York State Capitol as the building's last lead architect (1883-1899). The mansion is packed with historic artwork, rare antiques, period furniture and unusual woodwork. Tours are very popular and many public events are scheduled here, hosted by the current owners, the Phelps Mansion Museum.

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Clermont (Germantown)

Seven generations of the famous Livingston family called this mansion home. The estate was built in 1740 on 13,000 acres of lush Hudson River Valley property. Tours of the home and gardens are available, and there is a gift shop and a public event area (many weddings are held at Clermont). A visitor's center tells the story of the famous Livingstons who lived here, including Robert, who swore George Washington into office and who helped draft the Declaration of Independence.

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McClurg Mansion (Westfield)

Now the home of the Chautauqua County Historical Society, this residence was built in 1818 for James McClurg, the son of a wealthy Pittsburgh industrialist. The mansion is packed with Victorian collectibles on all three floors and tours are popular. Be sure and check out the extensive collection of antique dolls in the children's nursery room. When it was built, locals called this "McClurg's Folly" for its unusually expansive layout and attention to extravagant design.

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Rose Hill Mansion (Geneva)

With its graceful columned façade, this grand home was built in 1839 and was once one of the great centers for society life and agricultural productivity in the beautiful Finger Lakes community. More than 20 rooms have been restored and are open (seasonally) to the public. Of interesting note is that one of the owners, Robert Swan, invented a method for farming using drain tiles as an irrigation method. Cornell University called this "the greatest agricultural innovation of its time (1850s). The views of Seneca Lake from the front porch are gorgeous.

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This tour focuses on the design and history of the great mansions of Fifth Avenue and their owners who constructed them as lavish displays of their wealth and status in Gilded Age New York City. The tour starts at East 70th St & Fifth Avenue (at the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial), just down the block from the Frick Collection and ends at the Cooper-Hewitt (2 East 91 th Street), the former homes of two protagonists on this tour – Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919) and Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919).

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The term “Gilded Age” is used to refer to the period of booming economic growth in the USA in the second half of the 19th century. In New York City this is the period when robber barons like Frick and Carnegie built some of the most extravagant urban palaces the city has ever seen.

Beaux-Arts was the dominant style of architecture in this period, as the greatest American architects from Richard Morris Hunt to Stanford White to C.P.H Gilbert all studied abroad in Paris. These three architects and many others created French châteaux, Italian palazzi, Gothic castles, and Neoclassical mansions in the heart of New York City, and helped give Fifth Avenue along Central Park the cachet it still holds today, as one of the most famous residential neighborhoods in the city.

Tour guides Emma Guest-Consales, Ph.D. , Billy Nemec , Aaron Schielke and Bill Shaffer take turns leading this walk for a stroll up the avenue to gaze at grand residences, to see their exteriors, and to hear stories of their designers and owners.

Don’t miss this experience that takes you back in time to the Gilded Age and up one of the most famous streets in the world.

Tour Highlights

• The Frick Collection  once the private residence of Henry Clay Frick, now one of the city’s greatest art museums.
• The James B. Duke House (today NYU Institute of Fine Arts)  modeled after a French château, this was the home of Doris Duke, the “richest girl in the world.”
• The Payne Whitney House (today Cultural Services, Embassy of France)  where a statue by the teenage Michelangelo was rediscovered in the 1990s.
• The home of Otto Kahn  one of the most famous  bon vivant  of the 1920s who may have been the inspiration for “Mr. Monopoly.”
• Harry F. Sinclair House (now The Ukrainian Institute), an elaborate mansion with most of the original design intact.
• The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Smithsonian Institution , the former home of Andrew Carnegie, who described the 64-room mansion as “modest and plain.”

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In 1799, a prosperous merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a sleepy, scenic bend on the East River, five miles north of what was then New York City. Now, his home is one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan and the official residence of New York City’s Mayor.

Financial hardship caused by the War of 1812 forced Gracie to sell his house in 1823. The property changed hands several times until, in 1896, the City of New York appropriated the estate, incorporating its eleven acres into the surrounding park that was renamed for Carl Schurz in 1910. 

After years of use as a concession stand and as restrooms for the park, Gracie Mansion was restored and became the first home of the Museum of the City of New York. When the museum moved to its new building on Fifth Avenue, “power-brokering” Parks Commissioner Robert Moses convinced City authorities to designate the house as the official residence of the Mayor. In 1942, Fiorello H. La Guardia and his family moved into Gracie Mansion.

Gracie Mansion was enlarged in 1966 with the addition of the Susan E. Wagner Wing, dedicated to official events and public gatherings. Mayor Edward I. Koch established the Gracie Mansion Conservancy in 1981 as a public/private partnership to undertake a major restoration of the house. In 2002, the interior and exterior of the “People’s House” were again restored, with increased accessibility to the public and City agencies. Today, Gracie Mansion reclaims its place as what Mayor La Guardia described as New York’s “little White House.”

The Gracie Mansion Conservancy continues to operate as a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing and enlivening its namesake. Its mission is to preserve and honor Gracie Mansion’s Federal Period origins while also making sure it remains as forward-looking and welcoming as the city it serves. An increasing share of this work focuses on exploring the many different people and cultures whose contributions to Gracie Mansion and New York at large have gone unrecognized for far too long. The current exhibition, The Permanent Collection, highlights the contributions of these New Yorkers by showcasing the decorative items that characterize this this living landmark possible. Take an in person tour of the mansion by clicking here . 

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11 Beautiful Historic Hudson Valley Mansions You Must Visit

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From ancestral homes dating back to pre-Revolutionary War times to opulent mansions that celebrated the prosperity of business magnates during the Industrial Revolution, Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley is full of impressive historic homes.

Filled with impressive art, framing the beautiful valley scenery, preserving America’s rich history, and showcasing elegant architecture, the valley’s historic mansions are sure to excite everyone in your travel party. Be sure to add these ten beautiful mansions in Upstate New York to your Hudson Valley itinerary !

Note: Some of my experiences were hosted. All opinions are my own.

11 Beautiful Historic Hudson Valley Mansions You Need To Visit

1. lyndhurst.

Just 25 miles north of the Big Apple , the Lyndhurst Mansion sits on 67 acres overlooking the Hudson River. This Tarrytown mansion is an imposing limestone building of sharp angles, narrow hallways, and limited natural light, making it one of the most notable examples of Gothic architecture in the United States. But the average American may recognize it as the spooky setting for movies like House of Dark Shadows and series like 7 Deadly Sins and The Blacklist .

Explore the history, art, and architecture of the former country home of “robber baron” Jay Gould on an hour-long classic tour of Lyndhurst. For some of the best views in Tarrytown, take the Backstairs Tour, which allows guests to climb to the fifth-floor observation tower, where you can look out over the River and see all the way to Manhattan on a clear day.

Pro Tip: Enjoy a beautiful mansion firsthand at the Tarrytown House Estate . Perched on a hill above Lyndhurst, the white porticoed King Mansion is now home to Goosefeather, an upscale Cantonese restaurant, and offers elegant accommodations. You can dig into crispy shrimp bao and sip a signature cocktail in the mansion’s dining room before retiring to one of the beautiful rooms with a view for a unique experience not available at other Upstate New York mansions.

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Built on the highest point in Pocantico Hills, Kykuit is an impressive four-story ivy-covered brick mansion surrounded by 87 acres of beautifully terraced grounds overlooking the Hudson River. Four generations of Rockefellers enjoyed this Tarrytown mansion as a summer getaway and winter weekend retreat. This uniquely named mansion is derived from the Dutch word for “lookout,” and it’s easy to understand the inspiration when you gaze out at the wide Hudson River lined with evergreen firs and colorful maples and elms.

While some Hudson Valle y historic sites allow visitors to explore the grounds independently, Kykuit can only be seen via a guided tour. Tour options range in length. Allow at least 2 hours to explore Kykuit, and if you’re interested in viewing the manicured grounds, be sure to select a tour that provides that option.

3. Locust Grove

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Overlooking the Hudson River from a bluff in Poughkeepsie, Locust Grove is an Italianate mansion set on 200 acres; it was once the summer home of Samuel Morse. While you may know him as the man who revolutionized the way the world communicated with the invention of the telegraph and Morse Code, you may not know that Morse was originally a painter.

As his Upstate New York estate was being designed, Morse reminisced about the years he spent enjoying the Italian countryside, sketching his vision for the floor plan and exterior features on scraps of paper given to architect Alexander Jackson Davis.

See the mansion from the gardens and grounds or tour the inside of Locust Grove via a guided tour. Note that this Upstate New York mansion is not ADA-accessible. Visitors should be prepared to walk up several steps to the front door and a flight of stairs to the second floor when visiting.

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4. Springwood

America’s 32nd president was born in and spent most of his life in the sprawling three-story Italian-style mansion known as Springwood , dubbed “the Summer White House” for the 12 years Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office. The president is now buried in the adjacent rose garden, and his presidential library (the nation’s first) is also on-site.

A ranger-led tour of FDR’s home lasts about an hour and includes a look at original furnishings, artwork, books, photographs, and other Roosevelt family belongings.

Pro Tip: While not as grand and imposing as Springwood, you might also enjoy Val-Kill Cottage , the nearby retreat that Eleanor Roosevelt called home, and Top Cottage in Poughkeepsie, the wooded retreat where the Roosevelts welcomed heads of state and other distinguished guests.

5. Vanderbilt Mansion

Just a few miles up the river from Springwood, the Vanderbilts built a jaw-dropping 54-room, 44,000-square-foot beaux arts country house known as Hyde Park . The interior includes all of the finest finishing touches, from rich wood paneling to European marble.

The Hyde Park estate included greenhouses and a working farm that ensured the Vanderbilts had in-season produce, dairy and meat products, and fresh flowers when they spent time here. On the surrounding 200 scenic acres overlooking the Hudson River, the family enjoyed golf, lawn tennis, and carriage rides.

Since 1940, the National Park Service has managed the property, offering daily public tours.

Pro Tip: Be sure to read Anderson Cooper’s book Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty to learn about the fascinating (and often scandalous) events that took place inside this beautiful Upstate New York mansion.

6. Mills Mansion

With its two-story front portico supported by eight massive Ionic columns, the Mills Mansion looks like a Greek temple, courthouse, or bank. It was originally a 25-room Greek revival mansion built in the 1830s. Ogden Mills and his wife, Ruth, expanded it into a French chateau-inspired, 65-room beaux arts mansion as the 20th century approached.

When you tour the impressive Gilded Age Mills Mansion, note that it includes all of its original furniture, including the long table and carved chairs in the dining room and all of the pieces in Ruth’s frilly, rose-colored bedroom. As you explore the colossal home sitting on more than 100 acres in this hamlet of Hyde Park, keep in mind that the couple owned four other homes and typically stayed in Staatsburg only from mid-September until Christmastime.

Pro Tip: If you plan on visiting several attractions operated by New York’s state park system, you may want to purchase an Empire Pass . Most sites charge an $8 to $10 admission fee, but for $80, you can purchase an annual pass that gives you access to all of the properties managed as state parks, including historic sites, forests, beaches, trails, and more.

7. Wilderstein

Wilderstein , a three-story Queen Anne mansion at the center of 40 wooded acres overlooking the Hudson River in Rhinebeck , was Daisy Suckley’s family home for 140 years. And while the rose-tinted Victorian mansion with hunter-green accents and its distinctive circular tower is certainly an impressive sight, so are the gorgeous grounds, where Calvert Vaux (one-half of the dynamic duo who designed New York City’s Central Park ) created an impressive network of carriage drives and walking trails rimmed with native flora and accented by wooden gazebos.

Explore the grounds and exterior of Wilderstein between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. year-round at no charge. Or dive deeper into the property’s history with a guided tour.

Fun Fact: A confidant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Suckley also bred Scottish terriers, including the World War II leader’s beloved Fala .

8. Clermont

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Seven generations of the prominent Livingston family lived on the banks of the Hudson River in a home dating to pre-Revolutionary War times. The most notable member of the family was Robert R. Livingston . A member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence, Livingston was the first chancellor of New York. And as the Empire State’s highest judge, he administered the oath of office to George Washington when he was sworn in as the nation’s first president in New York City in April of 1789.

Now part of New York’s state park system, the Clermont State Historic Site protects one of the oldest riverfront estates in the mid-valley region. Step inside the white house, with dormer windows and moons carved into its shutters, on a guided tour. Or explore the surrounding 500 acres, where you’ll be treated to amazing views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains .

Just across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge from his mentor’s home and studio, Hudson River School artist Frederic Church built his home, Olana , on a hill overlooking the Hudson River Valley. Working closely with architect Calvert Vaux, who once again left his mark on Upstate New York, Church created an impressive stone-and-brick home adorned with elaborate stencils blending Victorian and Persian architecture.

While many historic mansions in the valley were built as summer or vacation homes, Church and his wife, Isabel, raised their four children at Olana. As one should expect from an artist whose career was largely built around the beauty of the Hudson Valley , the home was designed to accentuate panoramic views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.

The grounds of Olana are a public park, so the exterior of the home, views of the valley, and carriage roads are free to visit from 8 a.m. to sunset. A variety of tours of the grounds and historic home are available, including an electric carriage tour of the 250-acre grounds.

10. Schuyler Mansion

Enjoying renewed fame thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s wildly successful Broadway musical, Hamilton , the childhood home of Eliza Schuyler, Alexander Hamilton’s wife, is the northernmost mansion I recommend visiting. Relatively modest — at least compared to a Gilded Age Vanderbilt or Rockefeller home — this two-story red-brick Georgian mansion is where Hamilton and Eliza wed in 1780.

Once part of an 80-acre farm overlooking the Hudson River, today the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site occupies just the northeastern corner of the block at Catherine and Clinton Streets. Take a guided tour to explore the beautifully maintained mansion and learn more about the Schuyler sisters — Eliza, Angelica, and Peggy.

11. Boscobel House and Gardens

The original Boscobel was built by wealthy Loyalist States Morris Dyckman in Crugers, NY in 1804. However, after being threatened by demolition due to neglect in the early decades of this century, this Federal-style mansion was dismantled, stored, and finally reassembled as a historic preservation 15 miles north of its original location. 

With a majestic view toward West Point, the new location is maybe the best of any house on the Hudson. The well-appointed grounds include a lush rose garden with scores of different varieties. Apart from the Neoclassical mansion, which has a comprehensive collection of antiques and arts from the Federal period, this 68-acre historic site is also home to a woodland trail. 

Exploring the house with a guide, and then enjoying a picnic in the gardens overlooking the Hudson River, makes for a great way to spend a day. Boscobel hosts various events and performances, including the prestigious Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival , which takes place on the front lawn of the estate each summer. 

Pro Tip: Boscobel is open Fridays to Mondays from May through December.

What Is the Area Along Hudson Known For Besides Mansions?

It is the oldest continuous settlement in the nation and a national historic preservation site that has inspired painters, poets, essayists, and novelists for centuries. It is also home to the Forever Wild Catskill Park, the largest publicly protected area in the United States.

How Much Time Do I Need For a Tour of the Hudson Mansions?

A tour of the mansions can be made in a single day, but a weekend would be even better. You could plan a half dozen visits, with some pleasant dining and an overnight stay in one of the many accommodations in the area. 

What Is the Best Time to Visit Hudson Mansions?

The best time to visit is in early October when the valley is most resplendent with its fall foliage. It is a glorious season and a splendid time to visit these historic sites along the Hudson.

What Are the Most Interesting Mansions Along the Hudson?

The most interesting mansions are those on the eastern shore, along a winding Route 9. The 18th‐century Sleepy Hollow Restorations in Westchester and three 19th‐century estates in the Hyde Park area are especially worth seeing.

Which Mansion in the Hudson Region Is Best for Walks and Picnics?

It depends on individual preferences, but from Vanderbilt estate one of the lanes leads to the river and access to walks and picnic areas along a waterway which is considered as one of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world.

Is it Free to Visit Hudson Valley Mansions?

The accessibility and admission fees for Hudson Valley mansions vary depending on the specific mansion you plan to visit. Some are privately owned and charge an admission fee, while others are open to the public for free or have specific areas that are free to access. We recommend that you check the individual websites or contact the mansions directly to get up-to-date information on admission fees and access policies.

Bitten by the travel bug as a preschooler when her family moved abroad for the first time, Sage Scott is addicted to travel. From her nomadic upbringing in a military family to her personal and professional travels as an adult, Sage has visited all 50 states, lived abroad twice, and explored nearly 30 other countries.

Now settled in America’s Heartland, Sage writes with a midlife traveler’s perspective from Kansas City — the Midwestern cowtown affectionately called the Paris of the Plains and the undisputed Barbecue Capital of the World — and is always in search of new experiences whether in her hometown or halfway around the world.

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Hidden among the skyscrapers and iconic hotels near Grand Central station , are the homes of the city’s elite, both from the past and the present. Mansions that are filled to the brim with opulence that will make your jaw drop. From never ending winding staircases, an abundant use of mahogany, rich woods, and marble, to secret rooms and massive wine cellars, New York City mansions take homes to the next level and beyond

NYC Mansion Time Travel

New York City is filled with so much history and with the ability to visit these mansions you embark on a certain type of time travel, constantly moving back and forth between the past and the present. To think that at any moment within the city’s confines you are standing where history was and continues to be made, it can cause one to pause and wonder… what if?

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Visit the Gilded Age Mansions of New York: 5 Sites Not to Miss on Your Trip

Join Context's Gilded Age: Upper East Side Tour to learn more about this fascinating era of New York City's History.

New York City’s Gilded Mansions are a reminder of a time of unchecked wealth, architectural grandeur, and cultural upheaval. So if you’re planning a trip to New York and want to learn more about the constellation of world-famous mansions in the city, here’s your guide to experiencing the Gilded Age Mansions.

History of Gilded Age New York Mansions

Characterized by rapid industrialization, opulent luxuries, and accelerated wealth accumulation, the Gilded Age in America lasted from the 1870s to the 1890s. The term "gilded" implies a superficial layer of gold covering a less valuable material, perfectly illustrating that despite the era’s surface-level prosperity and progress, there were significant underlying disparities and inequalities.

Throughout the Gilded Age, several families amassed vast wealth and influence through their businesses, investments, and political connections. Many of these names are recognizable today – the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, Astors, and Morgans, amongst others.

The emphasis on wealth and status carried over into the architecture of the Gilded Age, as trends reflected a desire for grandeur, opulence, and ornamentation, as well as a fascination with historical styles and cultural heritage. The Gilded Age mansions of New York represent a monument to an era of contradictions – prosperity and poverty, innovation and inequity, and expansion and exclusion.

Join us on our Upper East Side Walking Tour , which visits several historic mansions in New York City’s most glamorous neighborhood.

What Happened to the Gilded Age Mansions in New York City?

As cultural and social tides shifted away from the extravagance of the time, many  mansions were demolished or repurposed. In the early 20th century, wealthy families left the city for the quiet privacy of the suburbs. Some estates were left vacant and fell into disrepair, while others were repurposed for institutional use, such as schools or museums. When the Great Depression struck, mansions were torn down or sold due to financial strain. Urban development also fueled the demise of the Gilded Age mansions in the mid-20th century.

However, there are Gilded Mansions still standing today – and they offer a vibrant look into the lifestyles of the wealthy in New York during the Gilded Age.

5 Gilded Age Mansions Not to Miss

No trip to the Big Apple is complete without a visit to one (or more) of the Gilded Mansions of New York. Take a peek behind the doors of these stately homes that offer a unique look at life in another era.

The Vanderbilt Mansion

The Vanderbilt Mansion , or the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, is a historic house museum located in Hyde Park, New York. The mansion was built between 1896 and 1898 for Frederick Vanderbilt, a grandson of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Revel in this stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture, a popular style during the Gilded Age. The mansion features a striking symmetrical facade with a central entrance portico supported by imposing columns.

The mansion’s exterior is rivaled only by its interior, filled with grand spaces decked out in marble, gold, and silk, all designed for entertaining and socializing. There are over 130 rooms stretched throughout this expansive home. Lush gardens ensconce the estate with terraced lawns, formal gardens, and a carriage house.

Today, the Vanderbilt Mansion is open to the public as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family during the Gilded Age.

The Frick Collection

Built in 1914 by industrialist Henry Clay Frick, this Fifth Avenue mansion houses a stunning art collection that includes works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and El Greco. The building itself is an architectural landmark, with a grand staircase and ornate ceilings.

Helen Clay Frick, Henry’s daughter, established The Frick Collection in 1935 following her father's death in 1919. The paintings are displayed in elegant galleries that embody the feel of the mansion's original layout and decoration.

The museum is also home to sculptures, decorative arts, furniture, a collection of French porcelains, Italian bronzes, and a pair of monumental Sèvres vases.

The Morgan Library and Museum

The Morgan Library and Museum is a cultural institution housed in a former residence of the financier J.P. Morgan. The museum’s collection includes books, manuscripts, drawings, prints, and art from the ancient world to today.

Originally a private library and museum, The Morgan Library and Museum was founded in 1906 and carefully crafted in Italian Renaissance-style architecture. It is considered one of the most important cultural institutions in the United States and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in literature, art, and history.

The museum's collection includes some of the world's greatest treasures of literature and art. Highlights of the collection include the original manuscripts of authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mark Twain, as well as drawings and prints by artists such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Picasso.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions during the year featuring art and artifacts from around the world.

Roosevelt House

The Roosevelt House , built in 1908 on New York City’s Upper East Side, was a gift for Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor from Franklin’s mother, Sara. This neo-Georgian style red brick townhouse was the site of many meetings, events, and conversations that eventually launched Roosevelt’s political career and ultimate rise to the presidency.

When Sara Roosevelt passed away in 1941, the family put the house up for sale. A nonprofit consortium purchased the home on behalf of Hunter College. President Roosevelt even lowered the price to ensure the home was affordable and funded the purchase of new books for its library.

Today, Roosevelt House is an integral part of Hunter College as a public policy institute honoring the distinguished legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Its mission is to educate students in public policy and human rights, to support faculty research, and to foster creative dialogue.

The Payne Whitney Mansion

This Fifth Avenue mansion was built in the high Italian Renaissance style for Payne Whitney, a prominent philanthropist, and businessman. The entrance to the sophisticated mansion includes a pristine marble rotunda with columns. Gilded Age touches like hand carvings, marble details, bronze railings, and ornate furniture decorate this beautiful building.

Though it was once only used for residential purposes, it was sold to a private investor in 1949 before ownership was transferred to France in 1952. It is now home to the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

How to Visit the Gilded Age Mansions

See the Gilded Age mansions of New York like an insider with a guided Context Tour. Our Upper East Side Tour: New York’s Gilded Age is the perfect way to tour these palatial homes with an expert guide.

If you want to check out other city sites, here are some tips to help you optimize your visits to these landmarks.

The Frick Collection is currently undergoing renovations, but you can visit its temporary home at the Frick Madison. You can purchase tickets in advance, which is recommended. The museum also offers pay-what-you-wish admission on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

One important note is that children under ten aren’t permitted at the Frick Madison. If you’re traveling with little ones, consider our Met Museum Tour for Kids or our American Museum of Natural History Tour for Kids .

The Morgan Library & Museum

Reserve your tickets for The Morgan Library & Museum in advance to take in the incredible works of art and treasures housed here.

The Morgan Library & Museum continues to expand its impressive collection of rare materials, music manuscripts, Americana, and twentieth-century materials. Peruse the fantastic works of art and historical artifacts located through the expansive space, with a soaring central court that connects the buildings with the feel of a beautiful Italian piazza.

The Merchant's House Museum

Built in 1832 and purchased by Seabury Tredwell, a successful hardware merchant, the Merchant’s House Museum is a landmark late-Federal and Greek revival-style row house.

The Tredwell family lived in the home for nearly a century, and now visitors can enjoy the family’s original furniture, decorative objects, household goods, books, and even clothing. Stroll through the secret 19th-century rear garden and picture what life was like for a wealthy New York family in the mid-19th century. The Merchant’s House offers self-guided house tours, guided house tours, and neighborhood walking tours.

The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum

Fun fact: Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design. With more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries, it features one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence.

With creativity and innovation at the heart of its mission, Cooper Hewitt is a fantastic place to gather inspiration and celebrate imagination. You can purchase tickets online or at the door (hint: buying in advance will save you some money!), and those 18 and under can visit for free.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Many families who rose to prominence during the Gilded Age – the Morgans, Carnegies, and Fricks, to name a few – were avid art collectors and patrons. These affluent individuals were instrumental in developing the Metropolitan Museum , both through financial support and art donations.

The Metropolitan Museum was founded in 1870, towards the end of the Gilded Age period. Though it was initially housed on 5th Avenue amongst the wealthiest families of the time, it moved to its current location in Central Park to accommodate its expansion. Today, it occupies a complex of buildings that includes the original Beaux-Arts style building and several newer additions.

Eager to learn more about the Met Museum? Join our private walking tours of the Met to experience these remarkable galleries in the company of a local art historian. Or enjoy a night at the museum with Context’s Met Museum Tour After Dark .

The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is another landmark steeped in Gilded Age history. It was created through the merger of several smaller libraries, including the Astor Library, founded in the mid-19th century by the prosperous Astor family. The NYPL was established as a public library system that would provide free access to knowledge and education for all citizens of New York City, regardless of their social status or financial means.

The library’s main building was largely funded by central figures of the Gilded Age, including Andrew Carnegie and John Jacob Astor IV. The library’s grand Beaux-Arts style includes remarkable columns and arches, forever cementing its place as a milestone of culture, arts, and education.

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel is a recognizable site from popular entertainment – including cameos in “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Annie Hall,” “The Great Gatsby,” “American Hustle,” “Friends,” “The Sopranos,” and many more. But the Plaza Hotel also has historical significance, too.

Built in 1907 towards the end of the Gilded Age, it was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Henry J. Hardenbergh, which also designed other iconic Gilded Age buildings such as the Dakota Apartments and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Plaza Hotel embodies the French Renaissance style, with a grand entrance, a large central courtyard, and ornate decorations and sculptures.

With a prime location on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza Hotel was (and is still) a highly-coveted destination for wealthy individuals and the city’s elite. The hotel's famous restaurants, bars, and ballrooms were often the site of lavish parties and events during the Gilded Age.

New York Architecture Tours

If seeing the Gilded Age mansions of New York doesn’t satisfy your architectural curiosity, there’s so much more to see! Take an Architectural Tour of New York to take a stroll down some of the world’s most famous streets.

Beginning at the East River in the hidden residential enclave Tudor City, you’ll consider how the development’s neo-gothic spires and brick facades created a mythology for up-and-coming New Yorkers in the 1920s. Heading east on 42nd Street, you’ll make stops at several significant landmarks, including the Ford Foundation Building and a trio of skyscrapers that epitomize Art Deco style: the Chanin Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Daily News Building.

You’ll continue along to Grand Central Station, a magnificent Beaux-Arts structure and temple to transportation, where you can gaze up at the star-flecked sky of the Main Concourse and discuss the Terminal’s origins during the heyday of long-distance passenger rail service. Just two blocks away, you’ll visit New York Public Library, a building that offers sumptuous exterior decoration and interiors for a very different purpose. Conclude your walk in Bryant Park, one of the signature examples of New York City’s revival in the 1990s, or perhaps head down to the New York Times Building.

What was the biggest mansion during The Gilded Age?

The famous Biltmore Estate covers a sprawling 8,000 acres and includes a 250-room chateau-style mansion, gardens, a conservatory, and a farm. The palatial mansion has a staggering 178,926 square feet.  It remains one of the largest and most extravagant private residences ever built in the United States, and it is a popular tourist destination and a significant cultural landmark.

Today, guests can book a stay and experience the luxury of the Biltmore firsthand at its four-star inn, or a more laid-back stay at their hotel.

Is the mansion in The Gilded Age real?

Fans of HBO’s popular series “The Gilded Age” might wonder if the mansion in the show is real. The fictional show offers a compelling imagining of life during the Gilded Age, with extravagant mansions and properties as the backdrop.

While the home featured prominently in the series doesn’t exist, it was inspired by many of the Gilded Mansions of New York. Members of the HBO production crew visited the Vanderbilt Mansion, The Frick Collection, the Cooper Hewitt mansion (formerly owned by Andrew Carnegie), the Burden-Kahn mansion, and used elements of those residences to build and design the show’s homes.

Plan a Gilded Age Mansion Tour

Context’s Upper East Side Tour: New York’s Gilded Age offers an educational and engaging look at the most lavish historic buildings in the city. Start your tour at the iconic facade of the Plaza Hotel, which has hosted an array of famous patrons since its inception in 1889. Imagine yourself staying in a room next to Kings, presidents, and stars of the stage who have all gathered for events at this prestigious property. Your expert guide will offer insights into the many upgrades and improvements this landmark institution has cycled through while remaining true to the vision of the original architectural designers–even as it was torn down to rebuild. You’ll then venture through Grand Army Place, a spectacle of Beaux-Arts architecture dating back to 1916.

As you make your way up Fifth Avenue, you’ll retrace the steps of famous families such as the Vanderbilts, Buchanans, and Roosevelts as you view their gorgeous mansions from the street level.

Next, explore the Frick Mansion, one of the premier art museums in the city. The tour concludes near the Ukrainian Institute of America–built from 1897 to 1899. Once the hold of businessmen Isaac D. Fletcher and Harry F. Sinclair, it has been an iconic example of the eclectic French Renaissance style by C. P. H. Gilbert and is a key component of the Upper East Side’s collection of beautiful historical mansions.

If you’re an architecture buff, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from an expert guide as you delve into the unparalleled history of the Gilded Age mansions.

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Public tours of the Vanderbilt family’s living quarters in the Mansion are offered regularly on Saturdays and Sundays during Museum hours. Public tours can be purchased from Admissions on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Vanderbilt Museum offers private tours for small groups. Each private tour is personalized to the interests of you and your party, offering unparalleled access to the living quarters and collections of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Private tours can be scheduled for times when the Museum is otherwise closed to the public.

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Mansion tours are perfect for groups interested in history, architecture, and design. Focused on the Vanderbilt living quarters, these tours showcase the antiques Vanderbilt collected during his lifetime. Guests will see more than 15 rooms, carefully preserved to their Jazz Age grandeur, and learn about the complex history of the Vanderbilt family.

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For more adventurous groups, this tour is a must! This tour will take your group through the three historic museum buildings on the estate, where you will learn about Mr. Vanderbilt’s expeditions around the world during which he collected the thousands of natural history specimens and cultural artifacts highlighted on the tour.

Please schedule private tours one week in advance of your anticipated visit to the Vanderbilt Museum.

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In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a sleepy, scenic bend in the East River, five miles north of what was then New York City. More than two centuries later, Gracie Mansion is a historic treasure in the heart of one of the world’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan, a member of New York’s Historic House Trust, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places which has been affectionately proclaimed by all NYC mayors including Mayor Adams, who continues to uphold the long standing tradition of referring to Gracie Mansion as the “People’s House” Gracie Mansion opens its doors to thousands of visitors yearly from all over the world eager to join our free public tours. During Open House New York Weekend, Gracie Mansion will host tours at 10:30AM, 12:00PM, and 1:30PM. [Free tickets are required and available at the link.](https://www.graciemansion.org/booking-calendar/open-house-new-york-on-10-21?referral=service_list_widget) Tours are approximately 1 hour providing an enriched overview of the history, art and culture of the house since its construction to date. During this hour it gives guests the opportunity to engage with an expert volunteer docent as they walk through a time in history, taking in the beautiful interior design, and architectural integrity of the entire mansion.   

In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a sleepy, scenic bend in the East River, five miles north of what was then New York City. More than two centuries later, Gracie Mansion is a historic treasure in the heart of one of the world’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan, a member of New York’s Historic House Trust, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places which has been affectionately proclaimed by all NYC mayors including Mayor Adams, who continues to uphold the long standing tradition of referring to Gracie Mansion as the “People’s House”

Gracie Mansion opens its doors to thousands of visitors yearly from all over the world eager to join our free public tours. During Open House New York Weekend, Gracie Mansion will host tours at 10:30AM, 12:00PM, and 1:30PM. [Free tickets are required and available at the link.](https://www.graciemansion.org/booking-calendar/open-house-new-york-on-10-21?referral=service_list_widget)

Tours are approximately 1 hour providing an enriched overview of the history, art and culture of the house since its construction to date. During this hour it gives guests the opportunity to engage with an expert volunteer docent as they walk through a time in history, taking in the beautiful interior design, and architectural integrity of the entire mansion.   

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Rethinking the affordable housing crisis in the Mohawk Valley with historic preservation

New York state leaders recently reached a deal on a new legislative framework addressing the national affordable housing crisis. 

The agreement included enticements for tenants, labor unions, and developers: eviction protections, higher wages for workers, as well as tax breaks for construction. Together, the measures were an attempt to tackle the state’s housing shortage by making it easier to build. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement deeming it a “landmark deal” she's “very proud of.” 

According to Oneida County officials, rent in the Mohawk Valley has increased over the past five years; locals are spending nearly 35-percent of their annual income on housing. 

Furthermore, records indicate that regional homelessness cases – those applying for temporary housing assistance/emergency shelter – have increased 350-percent since 2020. 

As the county completes its 2024 Comprehensive Housing Inventory Assessment and Strategy, an attempt to lay out a path to meet the needs of the future, a new tool has proven effective: historical preservation. 

Landmark Society of Greater Utica

For 50 years, the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica has been the premiere organization in the region, promoting the preservation, restoration, and reuse of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes.

Members – Treasurer, Dianne Nassar and Vice President, Michael Bosak – discussed future plans on a private site tour with the Observer-Dispatch.

Bosak framed historic preservation as a solution to ongoing housing issues. He noted its far less expensive to fix-up existing buildings than it is to build new ones, “especially with the current cost of labor and materials.” 

“The infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, electric, and cable lines) already exists” continued Bosak. “It’s just practical. Plus, it's considered greener to preserve existing buildings than to build from scratch. That’s not to say the existing housing stock doesn't come with its own set of challenges (such as lead-based paint and asbestos). Careful work practices help minimize the potential risks.” 

Nassar agreed, acknowledging the dated housing stock in Utica is set in "well-established neighborhoods." They exude their own special charm, she said. 

“We’re hopeful that the next generation continues the tradition of preservation,” added Nassar. "At present we have 400 active volunteers. And, fortunately we’ve found that younger couples are enamored with the details, character, and beauty of the older homes on the market.” 

Rutger mansion tour

To start the tour, Bosak traced the history of the Rutger Mansion.

In 1820 Jude Morris Millar laid the foundation and the front masonry wall. When he passed away his family hired architect Philip Hooker to complete the construction.

Over time, the building was sold to a variety of individuals such as Utica Mayor Thomas Walker and U.S. Senator Roscoe Conkling. 

“Conkling was a key figure during the Grant administration, when the Republican Party first formed,” underscored Bosak. “When he died, there was a speech held on the front porch. Thousands showed up for the oration.” 

In 2008 the Landmarks Society bought the three buildings; the first investment the non profit organization had made. Supposedly, then President Mike Rizzo had lived across the street and felt troubled by the decline of the property. 

“A couple owned all three buildings,” explained Bosak. “One was used as a nursing home, the other as a fraternity house. This mansion was their private residence. Eventually the frat house fell into disrepair and had to be taken down.” 

Bosak went on to claim the residential mansion as the “most historic house in the county."

Not only is it listed on the national registry but it’s also a National Historic Landmark. The only other of which is the Old Main building on Court Street. 

“The dining room has original Zuber wallpaper, ” Bosak gleamed. “Which is super rare– scarce amounts today are found in the White House. The print, tropical zones, dates back to the 1790s. It was all hand blocked so it can’t be replaced but is can be preserved.” 

Today the building wears many hats as the Landmark society’s headquarters, a house museum, and an event center (commonly used for wedding receptions). Tomorrow it might try on a few more, hinted Bosak.

“After addressing porch stability issues we plan to turn our attention to the upstairs at the other mansion,” said Nassar. “We’re hoping to renovate the top floors and convert it into a space used for AirBnB’s or affordable apartments.” 

'A tool for combatting the affordable housing crisis'

One might think for a city the size of Utica there’d be a lot of potential housing stock.  

Nassar clarified that’s not the case. 

“Back in the 1970’s we lost a ton of buildings,” recalled Nassar. “As a lifelong resident of Utica, I look at the Loft apartments we have today and remember the naysayers who doubted that people would choose to live in a repurposed building. Now those units are hard to get because they’re so popular.” 

As stated by Nassar, with rent up nearly 49- percent it makes sense to use what we have in our wheelhouse.

With pressures for future development in the area Bosak emphasized it's imperative the Landmarks’ mission – to preserve history and protect the future – endures so there can be a balance between the existing built environment and new plans. 

Summer walks, historical happy hours

The Rutger Mansion will be open for the public to tour on June 25.

In fact, every Monday night during the summer, June to August, the Landmark Society holds free walk and talk tours where a historian dives into site history and facilitates conversation, Bosak highlighted.

According to Nassar, it's become such a beloved tradition the board recently decided to extend it through the winter as well: historical happy hours. 

The last cocktail party of the season will be held April 25 at the Hage Building on Genesee Street. 

“That site is an example of sustainable preservation,” said Nassar. “Another solution to modern problems."

Utica's first green building

James Hage, founding attorney of Hage & Hage Law, bought his first historic building across from the Oneida County courthouse on Charlotte Street in Utica. He later purchased the surrounding lot and redeveloped his first site. 

In 1972, the Landmark Society gave Hage an award for his "honorable" renovations.

“Years went by and I watched this building on the corner of South and Genesee street go unoccupied,” Hage recalled. “It used to be the Homestead Savings and Loan Bank. As a young lawyer used to attend real estate closings there.” 

Hage remembered watching the building deteriorate as it stood vacant for six years. At the time (2005) he’d just sold his company, Independent Wireless One, to Spring P.C.S and had been looking for another site to invest in. 

“With a 25-foot ceiling everyone suggested I add different floors to create leasable apartments,” said Hage. “Absolutely not. I used to write for an architecture magazine in graduate school. I knew I had a responsibility to preserve the atrium. The problem? Finding a way to deal with high utility costs.” 

Hage admitted he didn’t have an initial commitment to green energy; he said he stumbled into the idea of geothermal heating and solar energy as a caveat to his financial predicament. 

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In 2006 Hage reached out to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). He shared that their reaction was one of shock; a green building hadn't been built in the city before.

Laughing, Hage referred to the project as a "Lewis and Clark-type expedition."

“None of the engineers or contractors had worked on a green project– let alone a LEED certified one,” said Hage. “We learned as we went. Luckily the adjacent parking was the ideal location for buying 25 geothermal wells, 440 feet deep each.” 

LEED-certified buildings focus on occupant well-being. The rating system focuses on strategies like banning smoking and reducing toxic exposure from materials to improve air quality.

The certification process mandates the submission of thorough documentation to demonstrate compliance with standards in: site sustainability, water efficiency, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, materials, and natural resources.  

“The regulations were over 1,000 pages,” Hage emphasized. “The requirements are stringent, down to details like the kind of glue used in the furniture we bought. We hired Amy Dunst from Harden Furniture in Connellsville PA. She refurbishing the entire interior. ” 

Sustainable historic preservation

According to Hage, it's much more difficult to renovate a building sustainably then it is to build one.

He outlined how the green temperature system works. 

“We circulate our water with food-grade glycol.” explained Hage. “Its almost like a closed radiator system in a car. Since the ground below the earth is a constant 55 degrees geothermal heat takes advantage of that. In the winter the system pulls from warmth from the earth; in the summer it takes heat from the air and releasing it into the earth."

Given the orientation of the site it also relies on solar harvesting; its floors absorb sunlight during the day and radiate energy at night. 

When asked whether or not Hage has seen a return on investment he answered with a resounding yes. 

“Remarkably so,” emphasized Hage. “The transition to renewable sourcing has greatly improved the economics of the building. I was hoping to be a Johnny Appleseed of sorts, spreading this idea throughout the community. I have to tell you, it's been a success for me but I've failed to onboard others.” 

Enter a new green community

Despite many awards and congratulations received, Hage said he was most proud of his partnership with the Johnson Park Center (JPC).

After taking Reverend Maria Scates on a tour of his green building in 2007 he mentioned that every JPC building built/renovated since has also been LEED certified. 

“We’ve working on a collaborative project in Utica now,” added Hage. “62 units of affordable housing and a green community center. I expect it to be done by the end of the year.” 

The Johnson Park Green Community apartments are a $28 million development located in the Cornhill neighborhood.

Designed to meet Passive House standards and NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence program criteria, the apartments utilize energy-efficient features, including a solar photovoltaic system capable of meeting a significant portion of the development's energy demand, with a goal of net-zero emissions.

In line with passive house standards, each building features an Energy Recovery Ventilation system; the temperature from the exhaust air will pretreat the incoming air. The project is anticipated to achieve a minimum of LEED Gold, state officials said. 

"Johnson Park Green Community Apartments will provide affordable, energy-efficient homes and a new hub for the community that builds upon our ongoing investments in Utica," said Governor Hochul in a statement. "These investments in the city, including through the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, are helping strengthen Utica's neighborhoods and provide our most vulnerable residents with the housing options they need to thrive."

Nassar and Bosak both felt Hage's work with sustainable historic preservation was worth spotlighting. They said it showcased how national issues, such as the climate crisis and the affordable housing crisis, can be treated at a grassroots level.

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6 top-rated newport mansion tours + tips from a local.

Newport's famed mansions are a must-see in the City by the Sea.

Top-Rated Newport Mansion Tours

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Experience peak luxury and elegance at these stunning properties.

More than a century ago, America's wealthiest families commissioned their "summer cottages" to be built in the coastal enclave of Newport, Rhode Island , along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The era's most renowned architects outdid one another in size and scale as well as opulence and grandeur. Today, Newport is synonymous with its exquisite Gilded Age mansions, and experiencing them in person is an absolute must.

The majority of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport – but not all – are owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County, and many of the most popular are open to the public year-round. Get ready to explore the Bellevue Avenue Historic District as you tour Newport's best mansions.

The Breakers

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Price: From $29 for adults; $10 for youths 6 to 12

Standout perk: The Breakers offers an audio Family Tour that engages young visitors with stories about the lives of the children who summered there, the staff who ran the home and interesting things to see in the mansion, such as the playful dolphin sculpture beneath the grand staircase.

Considered the grande dame of all the Newport mansions, The Breakers was no doubt built to impress. The summertime escape of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family was designed by the Gilded Age's preeminent architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and boasts a classic Italian palazzo design with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Visitors can explore the mansion at their own pace via the self-guided audio tour available in nearly a dozen languages on the Newport Mansions free app, which will come in especially handy if you plan to explore more than one mansion. Take some time to explore the beauty of the 13-acre grounds as well, and be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes .

Those with a curiosity of how a mansion of this magnitude worked – after all, The Breakers was considered a modern marvel when completed in 1895 – will enjoy the Beneath The Breakers Tour. This guide-led tour takes you through the boiler room, tunnel and basement. Guests will learn how the home was outfitted with electricity, still considered a novelty during the Gilded Age. This tour requires a separate ticket from The Breakers' audio tour and is best suited for visitors 13 years and older. Advance reservations are recommended.

Local tip: As The Breakers is the most visited mansion in Newport, a good time to visit is either when it opens or toward the end of the day, especially in the busiest summer months. The early evening light can be ideal for photos, but plan accordingly as the house and grounds close one hour after the last tour admission. Before you visit, save time by downloading the free Newport Mansions tour app.

View & Book Tickets: The Breakers | Viator | GetYourGuide

Marble House

Price: From $25 for adults; $10 for youths 6 to 12

Standout perk: While it's hard to rival the splendor of Marble House, the Chinese Tea House on the end of the mansion's lawn parallel to Cliff Walk is an unexpected visual delight. For $35 extra, tour ticket holders to Marble House can enjoy sandwiches and refreshments at the cafe at the Chinese Tea House or make a reservation for brunch and afternoon tea service, offered on weekends May through December. The service is operated by Stoneacre Restaurants, which owns two popular restaurants in downtown Newport.

From the moment visitors walk under the four towering Corinthian columns fronting this mansion, they know they are in for a treat. Like other Newport Mansions audio tours, Marble House has a self-guided tour available via the organization's free app, allowing visitors to peruse the property at their own pace.

Inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles , Marble House is an architectural masterpiece. Made from 500,000 cubic square feet of marble, the mansion was a 39th birthday present from businessman and philanthropist William K. Vanderbilt to his wife Alva. He spared no expense for their summer escape. Later in life, Alva Vanderbilt Belmont became a suffragist and hosted events at Marble House in support of women's right to vote. Viewers of the popular HBO series "The Gilded Age" may recognize rooms in the mansion as it was used for filming on location and also inspired sets.

Local tip: Don't miss the ballroom on the first floor – while it's not the largest in Newport, it's widely considered the most ornate, with gilt details from floor to ceiling.

View & Book Tickets: Marble House | Viator | GetYourGuide

Standout perk: While The Elms is spectacular, its formal gardens – 10 acres' worth – are extraordinary, complete with nearly 40 species of trees plus terraces, gazebos, fountains and colorful blooms, depending on the time of year.

Fashioned after an 18th-century French chateau, The Elms is a must-visit mansion, from the sun-soaked conservatory and the drawing room to the handsome library and the breakfast room bearing Chinese-style lacquered wall panels. A self-guided audio tour is available in nearly a dozen languages, but any fan of "Downton Abbey" or those curious about life behind the scenes of Newport's mansions will appreciate the Servant Life Tour at The Elms.

On this newly updated, guide-led tour, visitors start in the basement, where you'll see the operations of the house such as the kitchen and butler's pantry, all the way up to the domestic staff's living quarters on the third floor. Along the way, travelers will learn more about the personal lives of staff, and see rare photographs of servants at work and in their free time. You'll even get to learn about topics like immigration and labor disputes on this tour.

Local tip: The Servant Life Tour is not only fascinating, but you'll get the rare opportunity to go on The Elms' rooftop and be rewarded with an amazing and unexpected view of Newport Harbor.

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Rough Point

Price: From $20; free for children 12 and younger

Standout perk: Rough Point sits at the southern end of Bellevue Avenue, so getting here allows you to enjoy views of both private mansions and those open to the public along the way. The mansion's oceanfront perch offers an uninterrupted view of the beautiful Cliff Walk Bridge, a stone arch bridge across the rocky inlet where Doris Duke would swim regularly.

Though a Gilded Age mansion through and through, Rough Point is perhaps best loved not for its grandeur but for its most famous resident: Doris Duke. The late heiress, collector and philanthropist – dubbed the "richest little girl in the world" when she was born – spent considerable time at Rough Point until her death in 1993. A self-guided audio tour leads visitors here through the art-filled home room by room, highlighting eclectic sculpture, family portraits, centuries-old tapestries, renowned furnishings and many pieces Duke collected as an avid world traveler.

While the formal rooms such as the Yellow Room and jaw-dropping Music Room are a sight, the ocean-facing Solarium affords the best views. Whether before or after your tour, visit the house tour on the website for footage of Doris Duke at the home as well as behind-the-scenes videos. Note that Rough Point is typically open seasonally from spring through mid-November.

Local tip: On Rough Point's grounds, you'll find a pair of life-size topiary camels inspired by Doris' pet Bactrian camels, Princess and Baby. Both enjoyed the summer months with the tobacco heiress at Rough Point and have become the unofficial mascots of the mansion. The Newport Restoration Foundation encourages taking a #camelgram photo with the Princess and Baby topiary to share on social media.

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Standout perk: Rosecliff's signature feature – despite being home to Newport's largest ballroom, which hosted lavish society events throughout the Gilded Age – is its celebrated heart-shaped grand staircase.

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, Rosecliff resumed tours in September 2023, much to the delight of Newport's visitors. Architect Stanford White, who was the mastermind behind Newport's historic Casino Theatre and myriad other important buildings, modeled the mansion after the Grand Trianon at Versailles for silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs. Its European influence is felt throughout.

Explore the mansion at your own pace via the self-guided audio tour on the free Newport Mansions app. Don't forget to look up in the ballroom, where the trompe l'oeil ceiling creates an air of whimsy and romance, making it the ideal setting for the filming parts of "The Great Gatsby" with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, as well as the more recent "27 Dresses."

Local tip: Rosecliff hosts many amazing events, including the annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, which features dinners, events and seminars with wines and other libations from around the world.

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Chateau-sur-Mer

Standout perk: A new audio tour is your guide to this National Historic Landmark, considered Newport's first true mansion. Learn about the lives of the Wetmore family members who lived there for more than a century.

Until the arrival of the Vanderbilt houses in Newport in the 1890s, Chateau-sur-Mer was considered the seaside city's most palatial residence. Today, visitors can explore the home, an Italianate-style villa built for wealthy China trade merchant William Shepard Wetmore, who did quite a bit of entertaining at this summer cottage.

Local tip: While Chateau-sur-Mer is essentially a Victorian Era time capsule, the mansion's grounds are home to amazing tree specimens, shrubs and more, including a striking weeping beech tree. If you explore deeper into the grounds, you'll find a cool circular maze made from mounds of grass; this earthwork by artist Richard Fleischner is known as the "Sod Maze" and makes for a relaxing place to meditate.

View & Book Tickets: Chateau-sur-Mer | GetYourGuide

What to do nearby

In addition to the historic mansions, Newport offers a variety of historic attractions, walking trails and museums. To help you fully explore the area, here are some recommendations for things to see and where to eat.

Things to do:

• Wander along the Cliff Walk
• Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame
• Explore the historic Fort Adams
• Discover automotive history at Audrain Automobile Museum
• Explore The Sailing Museum
• Visit the Redwood Library and Athenæum
• Discover the oldest synagogue in the U.S.
• Browse the private collection at the Newport Car Museum

Nearby restaurant recommendations: 

• Breakfast: Annie's, Lucy's Cafe & Bakery or Corner Cafe
• Lunch: Cru Cafe, Belle's Café or The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
• Dinner: White Horse Tavern, Clarke Cooke House or Castle Hill Inn
• Drinks: Midtown Oyster Bar, The Roofdeck at the Vanderbilt or The Lounge at The Chanler

Why Trust U.S. News Travel 

Andrea McHugh is a travel and lifestyle writer based in Newport, Rhode Island, where the famed mansions of the Gilded Age are common sights along her daily run in the City by the Sea. Though she regularly visits the mansions as they play host to local business and social events, such as the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, Newport Classical Music Festival and Newport Film, she spent a recent "staycation" touring these turn-of-the-century behemoths to write this article.

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Protests at Columbia and other schools escalate

Chandelis Duster, Christina Zdanowicz and Lucy Bayly

Follow the latest live coverage about pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses here.

Rep. Torres: Columbia president “should step aside” if she cannot lead with moral clarity

From CNN's Chandelis Duster

New York Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, criticized Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, saying she has “chosen to surrender control of Columbia to an antisemitic fringe." Torres also said canceling in-person classes is “an admission of failure” by Shafik.

“If you cannot ensure the safety of your students, then you have no business serving as President of any university, let alone the alma mater of Alexander Hamilton,” Torres said in a statement. “What Columbia University needs is not an appeaser of antisemitism but a leader who will fight with moral clarity against it.”

He continued, “That Columbia University has failed its Jewish students so profoundly is an indelible stain on the soul of the institution. If the President of Columbia University cannot lead with moral clarity, then she should step aside for a true leader who can and will.”

Hakeem Jeffries: Antisemitic rhetoric "unacceptable and deeply disturbing"

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday condemned antisemitism amid ongoing protests at Columbia University and other colleges across the US. 

“The antisemitic rhetoric and intimidation deployed by some students and outside protestors on college campuses in New York City and beyond is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing,” Jeffries, a Democrat who also represents New York, said in a statement. “Every American has the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful assembly in the public square. However, intentionally targeting Jews or any community on the basis of race, religion or ethnicity, acts of harassment and the use of physical violence will never be tolerated.” 

He also said the effort to crush antisemitism and hatred “is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s an American issue that should bind us all together.”

“We will continue to do everything possible to protect the Jewish community during this very fraught moment, fight the cancer of antisemitism and redouble our efforts to bring communities together,” Jeffries said.

Trump says Columbia University made “grave mistake” making classes hybrid amid tense demonstrations on campus

From CNN's Kate Sullivan

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he thought leadership at Columbia University made a “grave mistake” in making all classes at its main campus hybrid until the spring semester ends after days of tense demonstrations on campus.

“What's going on with the colleges where they're closing Columbia now? I mean, it's just crazy. Columbia should gain a little strength, a little courage and keep their school open. It's crazy. Because that means the other side wins,” Trump told reporters at Trump Tower as he took a few questions after greeting former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso.

 Trump said, “The people running Columbia have made a grave mistake.”

Barnard students on suspension "no longer have access" to most campus buildings

From CNN's John Towfighi

Barnard President Laura Rosenbury confirmed in a statement yesterday that students on interim suspension "no longer have access to most Barnard buildings."

She said Dean Leslie Grinage is "helping students find alternative housing arrangements when needed."

The statement also said Barnard will consider lifting suspensions for students who have an otherwise clean record and commit to a probationary period.

A Barnard student alleged on X that she was suspended and evicted from housing.

Correction: This post has been updated to correct President Rosenbury's first name. It is Laura.

House Speaker Johnson to visit Columbia University Wednesday

From CNN's Melanie Zanona

House Speaker Mike Johnson will head to Columbia University Wednesday to visit with Jewish students and deliver remarks and hold a press conference “regarding the troubling rise of virulent antisemitism on America’s college campuses,” according to his office.

This comes as pro-Palestinian protests have rocked major American universities, including Columbia. After days of tense demonstrations, Columbia University announced it is  moving to mostly hybrid classes  on its main campus until the end of the semester, April 29.

New York House Republicans have called on Columbia president Minouche Shafik to resign immediately for failing to crack down on the protests.

Students, faculty and staff at University of New Mexico protest in support of Gaza

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Students, faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico started protesting Monday in support of Gaza and have done so peacefully, the university said in a statement Tuesday. 

On Tuesday, "members of our UNM community assembled at the UNM Duck Pond in peaceful protest," the statement said. Some people brought tents and sleeping bags, which is in violation of school policy, and campus police told them citations or arrests would occur if not removed, they said. 

"Police monitored the situation throughout the evening, without incident, and around midnight advised those who were remaining that their tents needed to be taken down or they would be cited," the statement said. "The tents were eventually taken down, with some people remaining at the duck pond."

As of Tuesday, there are about a dozen people at the duck pond with banners and chairs, but no tents, the statement said, and the university continues to monitor the situation. 

"The University is grateful to our entire community for modeling how protests can occur in a way that both upholds freedom of expression and ensures a safe and productive campus environment for everyone," the statement said. 

Students at Columbia University encampment say they plan to occupy until demands are met

From CNN's Omar Jimenez and Taylor Romine

Students occupying the West Lawn at Columbia University said Tuesday they are planning on staying there until the university meets their demands of divestment.

They are asking for a “complete divestment” from anything related to Israel, financial transparency into the university’s investments and amnesty from any disciplinary measures for students participating in the protests.  

“This is what we are here for – calling for an end to genocide and for Columbia to financially divest from the violent Zionist settler entity,” a student who identified themself as W told CNN. 

“We are putting our principles into action, and we plan to continue to do so by being here every day until Columbia divests." 

The group is in negotiations with the university through a legal negotiator, said student organizer Khymani James, who declined to share details of the negotiations.  

When asked about the encampment making Jewish students feel unsafe on campus, W said protesters try their best “to make sure everyone feels safe in the encampment," and their community guidelines “preach and hope for peace continuously.” 

Columbia University officials warn ongoing encampment is in violation of university rules

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Columbia University officials warned Tuesday that the ongoing encampment is in violation of university rules — but school leaders have not given specifics on disciplinary actions.

“The safety of our community is our number one priority,” university spokesperson Ben Chang said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “That includes the safety of the encampment that continues to grow. We are watching this closely.”

University officials met with student organizers until 2 am ET Tuesday to discuss the situation, Chang said. “Columbia students have the right to protest but they are not allowed to disrupt campus life or harass and intimidate fellow students and members of our community," he added.

Chang said acts of vandalism, reports of harassment and discrimination have all been reported during the ongoing protest.

Officials will not release the specifics of student suspensions as “disciplinary actions continue” on campus.

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The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu

An unusual outbreak of the disease has spread to dairy herds in multiple u.s. states..

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From “The New York Times,” I’m Sabrina Tavernise, and this is “The Daily.”

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The outbreak of bird flu that is tearing through the nation’s poultry farms is the worst in US history. But scientists say it’s now starting to spread into places and species it’s never been before.

Today, my colleague, Emily Anthes, explains.

It’s Monday, April 22.

Emily, welcome back to the show.

Thanks for having me. Happy to be here.

So, Emily, we’ve been talking here on “The Daily” about prices of things and how they’ve gotten so high, mostly in the context of inflation episodes. And one of the items that keeps coming up is eggs. Egg prices were through the roof last year, and we learned it was related to this. Avian flu has been surging in the United States. You’ve been covering this. Tell us what’s happening.

Yes, so I have been covering this virus for the last few years. And the bird flu is absolutely tearing through poultry flocks, and that is affecting egg prices. That’s a concern for everyone, for me and for my family. But when it comes to scientists, egg prices are pretty low on their list of concerns. Because they see this bird flu virus behaving differently than previous versions have. And they’re getting nervous, in particular, about the fact that this virus is reaching places and species where it’s never been before.

OK, so bird flu, though, isn’t new. I mean I remember hearing about cases in Asia in the ‘90s. Remind us how it began.

Bird flu refers to a bunch of different viruses that are adapted to spread best in birds. Wild water birds, in particular, are known for carrying these viruses. And flu viruses are famous for also being shapeshifters. So they’re constantly swapping genes around and evolving into new strains. And as you mentioned back in the ‘90s, a new version of bird flu, a virus known as H5N1, emerged in Asia. And it has been spreading on and off around the world since then, causing periodic outbreaks.

And how are these outbreaks caused?

So wild birds are the reservoir for the virus, which means they carry it in their bodies with them around the world as they fly and travel and migrate. And most of the time, these wild birds, like ducks and geese, don’t even get very sick from this virus. But they shed it. So as they’re traveling over a poultry farm maybe, if they happen to go to the bathroom in a pond that the chickens on the farm are using or eat some of the feed that chickens on the farm are eating, they can leave the virus behind.

And the virus can get into chickens. In some cases, it causes mild illness. It’s what’s known as low pathogenic avian influenza. But sometimes the virus mutates and evolves, and it can become extremely contagious and extremely fatal in poultry.

OK, so the virus comes through wild birds, but gets into farms like this, as you’re describing. How have farms traditionally handled outbreaks, when they do happen?

Well, because this threat isn’t new, there is a pretty well-established playbook for containing outbreaks. It’s sometimes known as stamping out. And brutally, what it means is killing the birds. So the virus is so deadly in this highly pathogenic form that it’s sort of destined to kill all the birds on a farm anyway once it gets in. So the response has traditionally been to proactively depopulate or cull all the birds, so it doesn’t have a chance to spread.

So that’s pretty costly for farmers.

It is. Although the US has a program where it will reimburse farmers for their losses. And the way these reimbursements work is they will reimburse farmers only for the birds that are proactively culled, and not for those who die naturally from the virus. And the thinking behind that is it’s a way to incentivize farmers to report outbreaks early.

So, OK, lots of chickens are killed in a way to manage these outbreaks. So we know how to deal with them. But what about now? Tell me about this new strain.

So this new version of the virus, it emerged in 2020.

After the deadly outbreak of the novel coronavirus, authorities have now confirmed an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of influenza, a kind of bird flu.

And pretty quickly it became clear that a couple things set it apart.

A bald eagle found dead at Carvins Cove has tested positive for the highly contagious bird flu.

This virus, for whatever reason, seemed very good at infecting all sorts of wild birds that we don’t normally associate with bird flu.

[BIRD CRYING]

He was kind of stepping, and then falling over, and using its wing to right itself.

Things like eagles and condors and pelicans.

We just lost a parliament of owls in Minneapolis.

Yeah, a couple of high profile nests.

And also in the past, wild birds have not traditionally gotten very sick from this virus. And this version of the virus not only spread widely through the wild bird population, but it proved to be devastating.

The washing up along the East Coast of the country from Scotland down to Suffolk.

We were hearing about mass die-offs of seabirds in Europe by the hundreds and the thousands.

And the bodies of the dead dot the island wherever you look.

Wow. OK. So then as we know, this strain, like previous ones, makes its way from wild animals to farmed animals, namely to chickens. But it’s even more deadly.

Absolutely. And in fact, it has already caused the worst bird flu outbreak in US history. So more than 90 million birds in the US have died as a result of this virus.

90 million birds.

Yes, and I should be clear that represents two things. So some of those birds are birds who naturally got infected and died from the virus. But the vast majority of them are birds that were proactively culled. What it adds up to is, is 90 million farmed birds in the US have died since this virus emerged. And it’s not just a chicken problem. Another thing that has been weird about this virus is it has jumped into other kinds of farms. It is the first time we’ve seen a bird flu virus jump into US livestock.

And it’s now been reported on a number of dairy farms across eight US states. And that’s just something that’s totally unprecedented.

So it’s showing up at Dairy farms now. You’re saying that bird flu has now spread to cows. How did that happen?

So we don’t know exactly how cows were first infected, but most scientists’ best guess is that maybe an infected wild bird that was migrating shed the virus into some cattle feed or a pasture or a pond, and cattle picked it up. The good news is they don’t seem to get nearly as sick as chickens do. They are generally making full recoveries on their own in a couple of weeks.

OK, so no mass culling of cows?

No, that doesn’t seem to be necessary at this point. But the bad news is that it’s starting to look like we’re seeing this virus spread from cow to cow. We don’t know exactly how that’s happening yet. But anytime you see cow-to-cow or mammal-to-mammal transmission, that’s a big concern.

And why is that exactly?

Well, there are a bunch of reasons. First, it could allow the outbreak to get much bigger, much faster, which might increase the risk to the food supply. And we might also expect it to increase the risk to farm workers, people who might be in contact with these sick cows.

Right now, the likelihood that a farmer who gets this virus passes it on is pretty low. But any time you see mammal-to-mammal transmission, it increases the chance that the virus will adapt and possibly, maybe one day get good at spreading between humans. To be clear, that’s not something that there’s any evidence happening in cows right now. But the fact that there’s any cow-to-cow transmission happening at all is enough to have scientists a bit concerned.

And then if we think more expansively beyond what’s happening on farms, there’s another big danger lurking out there. And that’s what happens when this virus gets into wild animals, vast populations that we can’t control.

We’ll be right back.

So, Emily, you said that another threat was the threat of flu in wild animal populations. Clearly, of course, it’s already in wild birds. Where else has it gone?

Well, the reason it’s become such a threat is because of how widespread it’s become in wild birds. So they keep reintroducing it to wild animal populations pretty much anywhere they go. So we’ve seen the virus repeatedly pop up in all sorts of animals that you might figure would eat a wild bird, so foxes, bobcats, bears. We actually saw it in a polar bear, raccoons. So a lot of carnivores and scavengers.

The thinking is that these animals might stumble across a sick or dead bird, eat it, and contract the virus that way. But we’re also seeing it show up in some more surprising places, too. We’ve seen the virus in a bottle-nosed dolphin, of all places.

And most devastatingly, we’ve seen enormous outbreaks in other sorts of marine mammals, especially sea lions and seals.

So elephant seals, in particular in South America, were just devastated by this virus last fall. My colleague Apoorva Mandavilli and I were talking to some scientists in South America who described to us what they called a scene from hell, of walking out onto a beach in Argentina that is normally crowded with chaotic, living, breathing, breeding, elephant seals — and the beach just being covered by carcass, after carcass, after carcass.

Mostly carcasses of young newborn pups. The virus seemed to have a mortality rate of 95 percent in these elephant seal pups, and they estimated that it might have killed more than 17,000 of the pups that were born last year. So almost the entire new generation of this colony. These are scientists that have studied these seals for decades. And they said they’ve never seen anything like it before.

And why is it so far reaching, Emily? I mean, what explains these mass die-offs?

There are probably a few explanations. One is just how much virus is out there in the environment being shed by wild birds into water and onto beaches. These are also places that viruses like this haven’t been before. So it’s reaching elephant seals and sea lions in South America that have no prior immunity.

There’s also the fact that these particular species, these sea lions and seals, tend to breed in these huge colonies all crowded together on beaches. And so what that means is if a virus makes its way into the colony, it’s very conducive conditions for it to spread. And scientists think that that’s actually what’s happening now. That it’s not just that all these seals are picking up the virus from individual birds, but that they’re actually passing it to each other.

So basically, this virus is spreading to places it’s never been before, kind of virgin snow territory, where animals just don’t have the immunity against it. And once it gets into a population packed on a beach, say, of elephant seals, it’s just like a knife through butter.

Absolutely. And an even more extreme example of that is what we’re starting to see happen in Antarctica, where there’s never been a bird flu outbreak before until last fall, for the first time, this virus reached the Antarctic mainland. And we are now seeing the virus move through colonies of not only seabirds and seals, but penguin colonies, which have not been exposed to these viruses before.

And it’s too soon to say what the toll will be. But penguins also, of course, are known for breeding in these large colonies.

Probably. don’t have many immune defenses against this virus, and of course, are facing all these other environmental threats. And so there’s a lot of fear that you add on the stress of a bird flu virus, and it could just be a tipping point for penguins.

Emily, at this point, I’m kind of wondering why more people aren’t talking about this. I mean, I didn’t know any of this before having this conversation with you, and it feels pretty worrying.

Well, a lot of experts and scientists are talking about this with rising alarm and in terms that are quite stark. They’re talking about the virus spreading through wild animal populations so quickly and so ferociously that they’re calling it an ecological disaster.

But that’s a disaster that sometimes seems distant from us, both geographically, we’re talking about things that are happening maybe at the tip of Argentina or in Antarctica. And also from our concerns of our everyday lives, what’s happening in Penguins might not seem like it has a lot to do with the price of a carton of eggs at the grocery store. But I think that we should be paying a lot of attention to how this virus is moving through animal populations, how quickly it’s moving through animal populations, and the opportunities that it is giving the virus to evolve into something that poses a much bigger threat to human health.

So the way it’s spreading in wild animals, even in remote places like Antarctica, that’s important to watch, at least in part because there’s a real danger to people here.

So we know that the virus can infect humans, and that generally it’s not very good at spreading between humans. But the concern all along has been that if this virus has more opportunities to spread between mammals, it will get better at spreading between them. And that seems to be what is happening in seals and sea lions. Scientists are already seeing evidence that the virus is adapting as it passes from marine mammal to marine mammal. And that could turn it into a virus that’s also better at spreading between people.

And if somebody walks out onto a beach and touches a dead sea lion, if their dog starts playing with a sea lion carcass, you could imagine that this virus could make its way out of marine mammals and into the human population. And if it’s this mammalian adapted version of the virus that makes its way out, that could be a bigger threat to human health.

So the sheer number of hosts that this disease has, the more opportunity it has to mutate, and the more chance it has to mutate in a way that would actually be dangerous for people.

Yes, and in particular, the more mammalian hosts. So that gives the virus many more opportunities to become a specialist in mammals instead of a specialist in birds, which is what it is right now.

Right. I like that, a specialist in mammals. So what can we do to contain this virus?

Well, scientists are exploring new options. There’s been a lot of discussion about whether we should start vaccinating chickens in the US. The government, USDA labs, have been testing some poultry vaccines. It’s probably scientifically feasible. There are challenges there, both in terms of logistics — just how would you go about vaccinating billions of chickens every year. There are also trade questions. Traditionally, a lot of countries have not been willing to accept poultry products from countries that vaccinate their poultry.

And there’s concern about whether the virus might spread undetected in flocks that are vaccinated. So as we saw with COVID, the vaccine can sometimes stop you from getting sick, but it doesn’t necessarily stop infection. And so countries are worried they might unknowingly import products that are harboring the virus.

And what about among wild animals? I mean, how do you even begin to get your head around that?

Yeah, I mean, thinking about vaccinating wild animals maybe makes vaccinating all the chickens in the US look easy. There has been some discussion of limited vaccination campaigns, but that’s not feasible on a global scale. So unfortunately, the bottom line is there isn’t a good way to stop spread in wild animals. We can try to protect some vulnerable populations, but we’re not going to stop the circulation of this virus.

So, Emily, we started this conversation with a kind of curiosity that “The Daily” had about the price of eggs. And then you explained the bird flu to us. And then somehow we ended up learning about an ecological disaster that’s unfolding all around us, and potentially the source of the next human pandemic. That is pretty scary.

It is scary, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it. And I feel like I should take a step back and say none of this is inevitable. None of this is necessarily happening tomorrow. But this is why scientists are concerned and why they think it’s really important to keep a very close eye on what’s happening both on farms and off farms, as this virus spreads through all sorts of animal populations.

One thing that comes up again and again and again in my interviews with people who have been studying bird flu for decades, is how this virus never stops surprising them. And sometimes those are bad surprises, like these elephant seal die-offs, the incursions into dairy cattle. But there are some encouraging signs that have emerged recently. We’re starting to see some early evidence that some of the bird populations that survived early brushes with this virus might be developing some immunity. So that’s something that maybe could help slow the spread of this virus in animal populations.

We just don’t entirely know how this is going to play out. Flu is a very difficult, wily foe. And so that’s one reason scientists are trying to keep such a close, attentive eye on what’s happening.

Emily, thank you.

Thanks for having me.

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The outbreak of bird flu currently tearing through the nation’s poultry is the worst in U.S. history. Scientists say it is now spreading beyond farms into places and species it has never been before.

Emily Anthes, a science reporter for The Times, explains.

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