Open House: 35 Historic Upstate New York Homes (New York State Series)

Review\nUpstate New York is studded with fascinating historic houses, and Chuck D’Imperio has chosen his favorites. As he did in his earlier books about museums and monuments, he provides thorough descriptions, personal observations, and details about visits. Get ready for some great road trips! ― Beth Luey, author of At Home: Historic Houses of Eastern Massachusetts\nYou will discover murder, mayhem, life, death, love and heartbreak, all of the elements of a great novel in D’Imperio’s book. ― A Time and a Place Magazine\nCelebrated Upstate New York author Chuck D’Imperio takes readers on a unique tour of some of the most fascinating and little-known historic homes across the state. From the stunning neoclassical mansion of the Clarke family tucked away on a hill in Cooperstown to the ramshackle Catskill Mountains cottage of famed naturalist John Burroughs, this book offers the architectural and historic background of New York’s more famous residences. Each one has an intriguing story, and D’Imperio invites you to learn not only about the homes but also about the influential people who lived in them. With detailed information on visiting hours, directions, and the author’s own notes, this guidebook is essential reading for all New York State history buffs and the ideal companion for your next Upstate road trip.\nBook Description\nA comprehensive and fascinating guide to 35 historic homes, some famous and some “off the beaten path,” found in Upstate New York.