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Lorenzo Mansion, Cazenovia, NY

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Lorenzo Mansion

An 1807 mansion and historic grounds overlooking Cazenovia Lake, run as a New York State historic site with help from the Friends of Lorenzo group.

17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035 · Cazenovia, NY

About Lorenzo Mansion

Lorenzo is a historic site in Cazenovia, New York, centered on an 1807 mansion. The grounds span more than 80 acres with views of Cazenovia Lake, and include a formal garden designed by Ellen Shipman and the Dark Aisle, a double hedge of conifers planted by Ledyard Lincklaen. The site also includes the restored Rippleton Schoolhouse, built around 1814 and used until 1931. Guided tours of the mansion run in warmer months, while the grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk at no charge. The Friends of Lorenzo group supports preservation and community programs, and its website notes that the 2026 touring season has closed, with holiday tours planned for December.

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