1897 BEEKMAN HOUSE HISTORY

1897 Beekman House is an exquisitely-upkept Victorian jewel in the center of New York’s acclaimed Finger Lakes wine region . It features:

Five beautiful rooms, each with unique character and private bath
Two spacious lounges
Two dining areas, including an elegant dining room for breakfast service
Wrap-around porch with seating, as well as backyard garden with seating and fire pit
Foyer with marble fireplace and grand staircase
On-site parking lot
Free WiFi
Streaming and cable in select rooms and lounges
Central air and heating

History of 1897 Beekman House

This beautiful house was built for T. DeWitt Beekman, called “TD” by friends and family, who was one of historical Dundee’s most prominent residents. The home was designed by the Elmira, NY-based firm of Pierce and Bickford, who designed many stately homes in the area.

In 1841, TD Beekman was born in the house of his father, Benjamin Beekman, which still stands directly to the south of 1897 Beekman House. TD started his career at the age of fifteen in the family furniture manufacturing business. The consummate entrepreneur, he soon began building businesses and partnerships including as a construction contractor and a cabinet and casket manufacturer. He later partnered with Frank H. Sayre to open a hardware store by the name of F.H. Sayre & Co. TD expanded into banking, working his way up to president of the local bank. He never retired, working right up until two weeks before he passed away on November 25th, 1925, at the age of 85.

Since the time of the Beekmans, this house has been a landmark in Yates County, being lovingly cared for as it was handed down from family to family until 2001, when it was first converted into a bed and breakfast. Since then, it has provided luxurious accommodations to countless visitors to the Finger Lakes region, who leave carrying a bit of its rich history with them as they return to their homes.

This house has been known by the names of “Twin Pines” and “Maple View" , but to the history-minded and all the guests welcomed through its doors, it will always be known as the 1897 Beekman House.