Historical Attractions
Boscobel Restoration
Route 9D (approx. 1 mile south of Cold Spring) in Garrison NY.
845-265-3638.
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A 19th Century mansion that sits over looking the Hudson. The mansion is a Federal-style finished by famous cabinet-makers of the time period, including Duncan Phyfe. Boscobel features majestic gardens, an orange orchard, herb and rose gardens and an apple orchard. There is also a Gate House and a Gift Shop. Admission fee for a guided tour, or just to visit the grounds. Seasonal hours of operation.
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The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum
63 Chestnut St. Cold Spring, NY 10516.
845-265-4010
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The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, founded in 1906, houses a diverse collection including West Point Foundry artifacts, "The Gun Foundry" painting by John Ferguson Weir, regional artifacts and costumes including the Ludington Store, Country Kitchen, Foundry School Room, and genealogical records of local families. Temporary exhibition space features a range of exhibitions from the Museum's own glass plate negative collection, a costume exhibition in 2006, and items from local collectors such as "America the Beautiful: Women and the Flag," now a traveling exhibition. The Museum is open March - December, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. For more information, email us at office@pchs-fsm.org, or visit our website at www.pchs-fsm.org.
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In the beginning of the 19th century, the government commissioned this foundry to begin manufacturing valuable products. Among them, the Parrott Gun, the weapon credited with allowing the Union to win the Civil War. Now the cove is a preserve open for observation and hiking.
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- Butterfield Library
Route 9D (Morris Ave.) Cold Spring, NY 10516
845-265-3040
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This library was left to the village of Cold Spring by Julia Butterfield, the wife of Civil War General Daniel Butterfield.
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- Hudson House
2 Main St. Cold Spring, NY 10516.
845-265-9355
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This 12-guest room Bed and Breakfast is one of the oldest operating Inns in New York State. It sits directly across from the Bandstand and Dock, where concerts and other events are routinely held, as well as having a direct view of the scenic Hudson River. The Hudson House is within walking distance of the shops on Main St.
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- Old Train Station
Depot at Main Square Cold Spring, NY 10516.
845-265-5000
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This restaurant once was the town train station back in 1894. When you visit, notice the Washington Plaque that designates where President George Washington drank from the cold spring.
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- Chapel of Our Lady Restoration
South End of Market St. Cold Spring, NY 10516.
845-265-5537.
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Originally, this chapel was built in 1834 for the West Point Foundry workers to worship. It is now open to all faiths for worship, weddings and other special events.
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- Phillipstown Hall
238 Main St. Phillipstown, NY 10516
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The town hall was originally built in 1867, and still serves as the government building for Phillipstown.
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- Davenport Monument
Main St. Cold Spring, NY 10516.
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This is the original home of Cold Spring's first known settler, Thomas Davenport, who is said to have resided here in the 1730's.
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- Cold Spring Cemetery
Peekskill Rd. Cold Spring, NY 10516.
845-265-2410
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This cemetery dates back to the mid-18th century, and is home to the remains of Warren and Emily Roebling, co-builders of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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