Oheka Castle is the second largest private residence built in America. It was designed by the architects Delano & Aldrich between 1914 -1919 for finacier Otto H. Kahn. The castle is currently a hotel and catering venue. I believe I got “Castle Fever” while I was there – I was enthralled by the architecture and [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘French Chateau Style’
July 17, 2009
Coindre Hall, Huntington NY
Coindre Hall is a Medieval French Chateau style mansion that was built between 1906-1911 for George McKesson Brown. Mr. Brown lost his fortune and this mansion in the stock market crash of 1929. Subsequently, it became a school run by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (1939-1971) and was briefly known [...]
January 13, 2009
Chelsea, East Norwich NY
On October 8, 2007 I visited this estate. It was hosting a Designer Show House. It is part of the Muttontown Preserve of the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums. The house itself is an interesting blend of French and Chinese styles. It was built in 1924 by the firm of Delano & [...]
September 26, 2008
Nemours Mansion – Wilmington, Delaware
On September 16, 2008 I visited this beautiful estate, that once belonged to Alfred I. DuPont.
