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National Historic Site

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

A three story house with large porch across the front and flight of steps leading to the ground.

Thomas Cole's house, constructed in 1815.

Photo: Photo by Escape Brooklyn

About

In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School. His groundbreaking achievements took place here in Catskill, New York -- in the "peaceful shades" of his beloved home, Cedar Grove.

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The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is located at 218 Spring Street, near the western entrance to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, in the village of Catskill, New York, at the foot of the Catskill Mountains in the Hudson Valley.

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For details and information, visit, http://www.thomascole.org/.

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