Name/Title
PALISADES MOUNTAIN HOUSEEntry/Object ID
L.2012.304Description
Like the Catskill Mountain House, the Palisades Mountain House catered to a well-to-do clientele. The large hotel, located in Englewood Cliffs, had its own steamboat dock and access via road and footpath. Guests enjoyed the view from its porticos and balconies, as well as the grounds and hiking paths. Built and run by a syndicate of wealthy investors, the hotel was managed by David Hammond, who also operated several leading hotels in Manhattan. Fire claimed the structure in 1884.
Engraving of large hotel at edge of cliff; five story building with covered porch at front and sides; three flag poles with flags unfurled above roof; rows of windows; cliff at bottom center; river with sailboat at bottom right; at bottom center, printed: "W.TREADWELL, ENG.", "PALISADES MOUNTAIN HOUSE.--D.S. HAMMOND, PROPRIETOR.", "Half hour from New York. Mountain Air, Charming Scenery."; text on verso, a list of Manhattan landmarks.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
W. TreadwellAttribution
EngraverArtist
UnknownAttribution
ArtistDate made
1860 - 1884Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
4-11/16 inWidth
5-15/16 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 11/16 x 5 15/16 in. (11.9 x 15.1 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is brown; section of booklet cut at bottom edge; embossed text of verso is visible in image; stain at bottom left corner; loss at top right and top left; tape at top center.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William DieboldNotes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B4Note Type
DepartmentNote
Library