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Kykuit (/ ˈkaɪkət / KY-kət), [3][4] known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room historic house museum in Pocantico Hills, a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York 25 miles (40 km) north of New York City. The house was built for oil tycoon and Rockefeller family patriarch John D. Rockefeller.
May 20, 2016 · Kykuit tours offer a deep dive into the Rockefeller legacy, but there’s much visitors don’t see at the site, including the Playhouse, a huge complex that remains in Rockefeller family ...
Mar 10, 2014 · Built to be the family home of one of the wealthiest men in American history, Kykuit is now open for the average middle-class (and otherwise) visitor who may even catch a glimpse of one of the...
5 days ago · Reflective of John D. Rockefeller’s austere Baptist roots, Kyukuit was initially designed as a simple three-storied house made from stone quarried on-site. But extensive beautification created the...
See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction! Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America.
Jan 4, 2017 · Kykuit, one of America’s most famous private residences, is open for the public to explore. The mansion, located in Sleepy Hollow, was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Now a National Trust house, the estate is a breathtaking mix of historical grandeur and modern art.
For architecture, remarkable gardens, art, history, and spectacular scenery, a trip to Kykuit is essential. This hilltop estate was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil.
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