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Long Lake to Receive Proceeds from Sale of Historic Whitney Park

The town of Long Lake is set to receive a major financial boost thanks to the anticipated sale of a historic Adirondack property. Whitney Park, a 36,600-acre private tract of land once owned by Saratoga socialite Marylou Whitney, is on the market, and Long Lake has been named the sole beneficiary of the proceeds.

Town officials say the unexpected gift will provide incredible opportunities for the community for generations to come.

Whitney, a well-known figure in the region, originally owned around 50,000 acres in the Adirondacks. In 1997, she sold 15,000 acres to the state, which is now part of the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area. After her passing in 2019, her husband, John Hendrickson, listed the remaining land for sale, initially asking $180 million. While there was interest, the property has yet to sell and is now listed for over $100 million.

Hendrickson's estate will continue oversee the sale, with Long Lake set to benefit once a buyer is found.

Long Lake officials say they will carefully manage the proceeds to ensure they positively impact the community. While it may take years before the funds arrive, town leaders are already considering how best to use them in a way that honors Hendrickson’s legacy and benefits residents.

Source: North Country Public Radio