Saint Basil Academy (Garrison, New York)
| Saint Basil Academy | |
|---|---|
Main building | |
| Address | |
79 Saint Basil Road , 10524 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°23′51″N 73°56′13″W / 41.39750°N 73.93694°W |
| Information | |
| Funding type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Greek Orthodox |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Founder | Archbishop Athenagoras (Spyrou) |
| Closed | 1997 (as a school: it continues to exist as a residential boarding facility) |
| Oversight | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America |
| Campus | Rural |
| Campus size | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| NRHP reference number | 82001239 |
| Listed | 1982 |
| MPS | Hudson Highlands MRA |
| Website | Welcome to Saint Basil Academy |
Saint Basil Academy is a residential institution for children and families in need run by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Garrison, New York, United States. Prior to 1997, it operated its own in-house school. It is located at Eagle's Rest, previously the estate of Jacob Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees in the early 20th century, between NY 9D and the Hudson River.
During Ruppert's lifetime many Yankees players, including Babe Ruth, were frequent visitors. After his death, the estate remained vacant until 1944, when Archbishop Athenagoras acquired the property for the church and founded the school. In 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in recognition of both Ruppert's historical importance and its well-preserved early Twentieth-century architecture.
The school is under the management of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.