nysLandmarks.com - Cascadilla School Boathouse

As an example of a collegiate style boathouse, the Cascadilla Boathouse is historically and architecturally significant. It was designed to store boat shells and to be used for recreational and social purposes. The building maintains its same use as a storage facility to this day.

Original Name	Cascadilla School Boathouse
Current Name	Cascadilla Boathouse
Location	Intersection of Rt13 and Rt34. South side of Cayuga Lake. Ithaca Tompkins County New York
Map	Click Here for a Map & Driving Directions
Category	Commercial/Government
Designations	National Historic Landmark Local Landmark
Construction	1894-1896
Architect	Clinton Vivian & Arthur Gibb
Builder
Original Owner	Cascadilla School
Original Use	School Boathouse Later used by Cascadilla Boat Club.
Number of Stories	2 1/2
Foundation	Brick piers
Walls	Wood
Roofing	Asphalt
Other	Exterior has two large towers with a second story cantilevered veranda (now supported by posts).
Interior	Interior features rounded openings facing the water. Large second floor assembly room with wood floors and doors to the veranda (now removed).
Current Owner	City of Ithaca Public
Current Use	Cascadilla Boat Club
Current Condition	Good
Current Threats	Deterioration and lack of funding to make proper repairs. Currently the building has been stabilized.
Public Access	Contact City of Ithaca to view the site: 607-274-6550.

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