National Register of Historic Places

Chesterwood

Chesterwood is a historic place in Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000652.

Stockbridge, Berkshire County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000652★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Chesterwood?

Chesterwood was the summer estate and studio of American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850–1931) located at 4 Williamsville Road in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Most of French's originally 150-acre (61 ha) estate is now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which operates the property as a museum and sculpture garden. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 in recognition of French's importance in American sculpture.

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Listing details

Name
Chesterwood
City
Stockbridge
County
Berkshire County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000652
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.28331, -73.35371
When was Chesterwood listed on the National Register?

Chesterwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Chesterwood located?

Chesterwood is located in Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.28331, -73.35371. See the map above.

Is Chesterwood a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chesterwood is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.