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Top Cottage

Top Cottage is a historic place in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1997, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 97001679.

Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New YorkListed December 9, 1997NRIS #97001679★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Top Cottage?

Top Cottage, also known as Hill-Top Cottage, in Hyde Park, New York, was a private retreat designed by and for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Built in 1938-39, during Roosevelt's second term as President of the United States, it was designed to accommodate his need for wheelchair accessibility. It was one of the earliest such buildings in the country, and the first significant building designed by a person with a disability.

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Listing details

Name
Top Cottage
City
Hyde Park
County
Dutchess County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 9, 1997
NRIS reference number
97001679
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.76449, -73.88824
When was Top Cottage listed on the National Register?

Top Cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1997.

Where is Top Cottage located?

Top Cottage is located in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York at approximately 41.76449, -73.88824. See the map above.

Is Top Cottage a National Historic Landmark?

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

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