After our hike to Hackers Falls, Eric and I continued our drive north.
Historic Site's entrance
is getting a facelift.
The Gate House is
stately.
water channels that flank
the main drive.
This ornamental stone wall is
the focal point at the end of
the main drive.
Gifford Pinchot and his wife, Cornelia, moved to Grey Towers in 1914. Cornelia made changes in the design and use of the manor. The estate was used to entertain and advance their conservation, political, and social justice interests.
The main entrance to the
mansion.
The towers of this Neo-Norman "country home" dissolve into the overcast sky on this sweltering day. The entrance invites this visitor to take multiple shots...
The green wrought iron trim
reminds me of homes in
Like many indoor venues, the mansion is closed because of Covid Restrictions.
This is the side entrance.
I think that deliveries were made at this entrance because there's room to pull in and offload supplies for this massive household.
I walk up the stairs toward
the back of the mansion.
the side of the mansion
from higher up.
From this angle, the towers are easy to see.
I get a closer look at the rooflines.
Because of the age of the
structure, I think that the
roof is shingled with slate.
The angles & colors are artistic.
The gardens are open to the public. Eric and I choose to skip the self-guided tour in 94 degree heat.
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