Articles and Excerpts
The compositions on this page offer the reader a wealth of information on The Point and Calvert Vaux.
The section of the Hudson River Valley Review entitled “Designing the Landscape That Made America” comprises articles stemming from CVPA’s 2022 symposium in Staatsburg on Vaux and his peers in the Hudson Valley.
The 1988 work by Joy Kestenbaum, “History of The Point,” is a comprehensive analysis of the site and its history, including illustrations and diagrams.
The 1998 Doell and Doell report entitled “A Landscape Management Plan for The Point,” commissioned by NYS Parks, is probably the most thorough and detailed research ever done on the site. It covers the entire landscape in great detail as well as the structures, and offers in-depth history, extensive factual information, assessments and recommendations.
Articles and excerpts on Vaux and The Point will continue to be added here.
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A Landscape Management Plan for "The Point"
The most comprehensive document ever composed about The Point, from the 1990’s.
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History of The Point
A historical overview of Hoyt House, detailing its Gothic Revival architecture, the Hoyt family's legacy, and ongoing preservation efforts.
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The Hudson River Valley Review
An illustrated essay reflecting on Calvert Vaux’s legacy in American landscape and architecture, exploring his work in the Hudson River Valley through personal research, site visits, and a 2022 preservation symposium.
Additional Resources on Calvert Vaux
Alex, William, et al. Calvert Vaux. Ink Incorporated, 1994.
Kowsky, Francis R. Country, Park & City:The Architecture and Life of Calvert Vaux. Oxford University Press, 2003.
Vaux, Calvert. Villas and Cottages. Da Capo Press, 1867.
Kowsky, Francis R., Calvert Vaux, Landscape Architect, Forthcoming, 2026
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Calvert Vaux Pioneer Profile
Calvert Vaux Papers, 1860-1921 - NYPL Archives
List of Calvert Vaux Works, Compiled by CVPA