Oliver Bronson House facts for kids
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Plumb-Bronson House
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Eastern exposure
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Worth Ave., Hudson, New York |
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| Area | 50 acres (20 ha) (after increase) |
| Architect | Alexander Jackson Davis |
| Architectural style | Hudson River Bracketed |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001173 (original) 03001035 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 20, 1973 |
| Boundary increase | July 31, 2003 |
| Designated NHL | July 31, 2003 |
The Plumb-Bronson House, also known as the Dr. Oliver Bronson House and Stables, is a really old and special house. You can find it on Worth Avenue in Hudson, New York. This historic house was first built in 1811. It was changed quite a bit in 1839 and 1849.
These changes made it an important early example of the Hudson River Bracketed style. A famous architect named Alexander Jackson Davis designed these updates. Because of its history and unique style, the house was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003.
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Exploring the Plumb-Bronson House
The Plumb-Bronson House is located in the southeastern part of Hudson. It sits on the west side of Worth Avenue, which is also Route 9. The property is huge, covering about 50 acres (20 ha) of open grassy areas and forests.
Most of the buildings are set far back from the main road. You can enter the property through a gated driveway. There is even a small gatehouse next to the drive. Besides the main house, there are three other buildings close by.
A Look at the House's Design
The Plumb-Bronson House was originally built for Samuel Plumb. He bought the land in 1811. A local builder named Barnabas Waterman might have built the house. We don't know for sure who the first architect was.
Later, in 1838, Dr. Oliver Bronson bought the property. He was from a very rich banking family. Dr. Bronson hired the famous architect Alexander Jackson Davis to make changes. Davis worked on the house in 1839 and again in 1849.
The Hudson River Bracketed Style
Alexander Jackson Davis's work changed the house into an early example of the Hudson River Bracketed style. This style often features decorative brackets under the eaves of the roof. You can also see Davis's influence in the other buildings on the property.
It's thought that the famous landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing might have designed the beautiful grounds. Dr. Bronson sold the house in 1853.
The House Today
In the 1900s, parts of the property were used as a girls' school. Today, that area is used as a prison. The main house and its immediate grounds are now cared for by a group called Historic Hudson, Inc. They are working to restore the house to its original beauty.
Images for kids
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Western exposure
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Southern exposure
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Northwestern exposure
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Front terrace facing west toward the Hudson River
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Brackets
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Bracket
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Exterior trim
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Front door
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Interior
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Interior
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Interior
