Tag Archives: French Chateau Style
The Elms, Newport RI
I visited this house on December 11, 2011. Built between 1898 – 1901 by Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer for the Berwind family. The house was modeled after the mid-18th century French chateau d’Asnieres (c.1750) outside Paris. This arbor, hiding the … Continue reading
Oheka Castle, Cold Spring Harbor NY
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Long Island Historic Homes
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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
Filed under Long Island Historic Homes
Nemours Mansion – Wilmington, Delaware
On September 16, 2008 I visited this beautiful estate, that once belonged to Alfred I. DuPont.
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