Thomas Cole National Historic Site

  • Also Known As: Cedar Grove

  • Address: 218 Spring St
  • Travel Genus: Sight , Visit
  • Sight Category: Museums
  • Activity Category: Tour

Where American Art Was Born

In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School.

His groundbreaking achievements took place here in Catskill, New York - in the peaceful shades of his beloved home, Cedar Grove. - NPS


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Thomas Cole Significant name
1812/00/00
1814/00/00
1848/02/11 Thomas Cole Died Thomas Cole dies in the Main House at Cedar Grove

Data »

Particulars for Thomas Cole National Historic Site:
Area of Significance Art
Sight Category Building
Level of Significance National
Criteria Person
Owner Private
Historic Use Secondary structure
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 15th October 1966

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Cole, Thomas, House
Registry Address: 218 Spring St.
Registry Number: 66000522
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: No style listed
Area in Acres: 3
Contributing Buildings: 2
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, National Landmark boundary approved
Certification: Listed in the National Register
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Art
Applicable Criteria: Person
Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849
Significant Year: 1812, 1814, 1848
Associated People: Cole,Thomas
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling, Secondary structure
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-Function: Single dwelling

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Activity Category Tour

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