“Gateway to the Estate of Albert K. Smiley, Esq., at Lake Mohonk, N. Y.

The testimonial gateway to the estate of Albert K. Smiley, Esq.. at Lake Mohonk, N. Y., was designed by Messrs. James E. Ware & Sons, architects, and is somewhat unique in its inception and erection. The bronze tablet over the entrance arch bears the following inscription explaining briefly the object of this work:

Erected By Their Guests

To Commemorate
The Fiftieth Anniversary
Of The Wedding Of
Albert Keith Smiley

AND

Eliza Phelps Smiley
The Founders Of Mohonk
1857—July 8th—1907
“quaere Monumentum Circumspice”

This gate stands about a mile from the village of New Paltz.

The stone used is known as “Shawangunk Grit,” and was taken from a nearby quarry on the estate.

The entire structure is fireproof. The floors, partitions, stairs and roof enclosure are constructed of reinforced concrete. The roof is covered with Spanish tiles.”

Reference Data:

The American Architect and Building News, Vols. 93-94, 1908, page 103