Saved By ‘Reader’s Digest’ Co-Founder - Boscobel

Boscobel is a historic house museum located in Garrison, New York. It was built between 1804 and 1808 as the dream house of wealthy Loyalist, States Morris Dyckman in Montrose, New York. After falling into disrepair, the house was sold for $35 in January 1955 and set to be demolished. The present location of Boscobel came on the market in 1956, and the 16-acre property with sweeping views of the Hudson River, Constitution Island and West Point. Mrs. Lila Acheson Wallace, co-founder of ‘Reader’s Digest’ was a significant benefactor to the cause. The house was disassembled and moved to its present location.

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

The river-facing facade

a display located in the re-created carriage house / visitors center.

The home’s main staircase in the entrance hall

The Drawing Room

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The gatehouse

The apple orchard

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The Necessary

The front facade

The rear facade detail

In the garden

The entrance hall

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The Drawing Room

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The staircase

The Dining Room with green crumb carpet

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The Warming Room

The second floor landing

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A guest bedroom

An early bidet in a changing room attached to Mrs. Dyckman’s bedroom

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Mrs. Dyckman’s bedroom

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The Library

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Mr. Dyckman’s Bedroom

The bath area adjoining Peter’s bedroom

House staff bedroom

Looking into the entrance hall from the back hall

The scullery

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The Spring House

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What you should know

• Tickets can be bought on-line or in person.

• There are two options for admission, just the grounds or house tour and grounds.

• You could spend a couple of hours to the entire day exploring the grounds.

• There are walking trails.

• There are public restrooms.

Location: 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY. 10524

For more information: Boscobel House and Garden