Open House

Celebrated Upstate New York author Chuck DImperio takes readers on a unique tour of some of the most fascinating and little-known historic homes across the state. From the stunning neoclassical mansion of the Clarke family tucked away on a hill in Cooperstown to the ramshackle Catskill Mountains cottage of famed naturalist John Burroughs, this book offers the architectural and historic background of New Yorks more famous residences. Each one has an intriguing story, and DImperio invites you to learn not only about the homes but also about the influential people who lived in them. With detailed information on visiting hours, directions, and the authors own notes, this guidebook is essential reading for all New York State history buffs and the ideal companion for your next Upstate road trip.