The original 1855 Vaux and Withers architectural drawings of the Hoyt residence have been located!, CVPA is progressing on repairing and re-opening the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge in Staatsburg, Kyle Toth of PS&S LLC has written a narrative for an “official” walking tour of The Point, and and more!

Based on a site visit in October 2022 CVPA determined there are four urgent, high-priority stabilization requirements. These building conditions will lead to further deterioration of the building and additional restoration costs if left unaddressed. The CVPA Board is committed to raising the $ 49,000 we estimate will be required for this work .

A resident of Dutchess County for over 25 years, Steve was both enchanted and alarmed by the abandoned Hoyt House as he hiked the magnificent trails of Mills Norrie State Park. He jumped at the opportunity to join the CVPA Board in the effort to save The Point, including the historic house, outbuildings, dramatic Hudson vistas and architectural legacy.

CVPA has won a $150,000 Stewardship Award from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Parks and Trails Partnership Grants Program to repair and reopen the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge, the historic main entrance to The Point. The $200,000 project includes removing and replacing the deteriorated deck, replacing some of the wood stringers, installing metal safety fencing and making repairs to a concrete pier and abutment. This will re-open a popular entrance to Mills Norrie State Park and an access point to the river.

Translated from dollars to projects that are building a future for The Point, the graph above tells an exciting story.

Architect Peter Sweeny was attracted to CVPA and The Point by the opportunity to both tell an important, overlooked story and return a potential economic asset to the Mid-Hudson community.

Our vision and mission.