Edith and Teddy Wharton standing on the future site of The Mount, 1901. Edith Wharton Collection, Beinecke Library, Yale University.

An early postcard image of The Mount, before the gardens were installed. Foxhollow School Archives, Edith Wharton Restoration.

An ad for the 1904 Pope-Hartford. Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Tinted postcard of The Mount, viewed from the flower garden during Edith Wharton's occupancy. Lenox Library Association.

Wharton designed and built The Mount in 1902, based on the principles outlined in her influential book, The Decoration of Houses (1897), co-authored with architect Ogden Codman, Jr. This classical revival house represents the only full expression we have of Wharton's architectural interests.

The Mount is the only U.S. monument to Edith Wharton.

It is also one of the mere 5% of National Historic Landmarks dedicated to women.

Important Facts about The Mount

Location	Lenox, Massachusetts, overlooking Laurel Lake
House Design	Edith Wharton
Architects	Ogden Codman, Jr. Francis L.V. Hoppin (Hoppin & Koen)
Builder	R. W. Curry
Garden Design	Edith Wharton
Additional Landscape Architect	Beatrix Farrand
Principal Buildings	Main house, inspired by Belton House (17th-century Palladian-style English country house), with classical Italian and French influences; Georgian Revival gatehouse; Georgian Revival stable; greenhouse with potting shed
Restored Gardens	Italian walled garden; formal flower garden; rock garden; lime walk; grass terraces
Land Parcel	Original farm plot of 113 acres bought for $40,600; additional 15 acres purchased at a later date; current size: 49.5 acres
Construction	July 1901 - Autumn 1902
Cost	Main house: $57,619 Stable: $20,354 Gatehouse: $5,356
Main House Dimensions	Footprint: approx. 138 ft x 65 ft Height: west elevation (entrance side) 3 stories; east elevation (garden side) 2 stories