Manitoga
Also known as Russel Wright Estate; Dragon Rock
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Manitoga, at Jct. of NY 9D and Manitou Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 1996. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Feb 17, 2006, one of 273 in New York. The Register lists it for its architecture, landscape design and industry, at the national level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 52 other New York listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Hudson Highlands MRA. The listing covers 79 acres.
What it isHistoric home of Russel Wright in New York state. 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 · 171 MB · National Archives↗1960 to today
- 1960Built, designed by Mary Small Einstein Wright; Russel Wright
- 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2006Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 30 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of NY 9D and Manitou Rd., Philipstown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1ManitogaStart here
- 2
GlenfieldsBuilding · 0.3 mi on
18 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Manitoga
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Manitoga
Is Manitoga on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 15, 1996 (Register number 96001269).
Is Manitoga a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Feb 17, 2006. New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Manitoga?
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 Manitoga?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 171 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 75316018 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.