Hyde Hall

jenna soares

9 months ago

A wonderful historic mansion, worth the drive. Had an informative 1 hour tour of this fascinating property. Notable that 75% of the furniture and decor are original. Tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. It was the day before Halloween and she was nice enough to share some spooky tales. Recommended visit.

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Jill Platts

5 months ago

Hyde Hall, located in Glimmerglass State Park overlooking Otsego Lake, is a historic neoclassical mansion built between 1817 and 1834 by George Clarke. It once served as the center of a large estate. Today, it operates as a museum, giving visitors a glimpse into early 19th-century life and architecture.

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Ryan Mazierski

a year ago

Hyde Hall is an extraordinary British-style country house set in Cooperstown, NY. The house was built between 1817-1834 by architect Phillip Hooker. It was home to five generations of the Clarke family. There are 50 rooms in the house and the house has picturesque views of Otsego Lake. At the time the house was built, it was arguably the best that money could buy. The house has grand rooms, high ceilings, and impressive architectural features. The dining room itself measures twenty-four by thirty-six feet. Perhaps, one of the most unique innovations in the house are chandeliers that were lit by vapor light. Through a demonstration I had the opportunity to see this technology in use and it was amazing. The tour guide stated that this might be the only place in the world where you can see a working vapor light chandelier. There is also a large kitchen here that is much much bigger than kitchens in comparable mansions.. The library is another captivating room. You will also see some of the servants quarters on the tour. The house is still in the process of being renovated, but there is still a lot to see. Seeing the house from the outside is impressive. It is constructed mostly of limestone. You will notice the four Grecian columns in the front of the house. From inside of the house you will notice the open courtyards. The porch is another gem of this house as it has a wonderful view of the lake. The house can also be seen from the lake. On your way to the house you will pass by on what is thought to be America’s oldest covered bridge. It is fairly easy to get a tour here and you can call ahead of time for hours. You can enter through Glimmerglass State Park to get here, but there is also a separate road leading to the mansion. After a mansion tour Glimmerglass State Park offers a lot to do. Cooperstown is famous for its many attractions including the Baseball Hall of Fame and Farmers Museums. Hyde Hall should rank right up there with them. It’s that great!

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Big T.

3 weeks ago

Nicely maintained grounds and some interesting history of the property on the signage outside. We arrived after closing time so we didn't take the tour

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Krystal R Jones

2 months ago

A fantastically persevered historic home over looking lovely Glimmerglass Lake, what’s not to love? For a small fee we had a thorough and interesting tour of Hyde Hall that lasted an hour. I definitely recommend this experience for the whole family. You’ll love stepping back in time and taking in the gorgeous details and surprising family history. Help keep the renovations coming and book a tour!

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