Cliffside
Also known as H.E.Lawrence Estate
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Cliffside
Cliffside was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 12, 1990. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Palisades MPS. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Lawrence Ln. south of River Rd., in Orangetown, NY · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
24 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Cliffside
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Cliffside
Is Cliffside on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 12, 1990 (Register number 90001012).
Is Cliffside a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John W. Draper House, 1.7 miles away.
Can you visit Cliffside?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Cliffside?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75314522 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.