Tag Archives: Georgian Revival Style
Old Orchard House, Oyster Bay Cove NY
Located on the grounds of Sagamore Hill is another home, Old Orchard House, built by Theodore Roosevelt Jr. in 1938. It is a Georgian Revival or Neo Georgian Style home, that now serves as a Museum to his father’s legacy. … Continue reading
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Clayton, Roslyn NY
On October 8, 2007 I visited this estate. Clayton was originally built in 1904 by the architect Ogden Codman, Jr for Lloyd Bryce on land that was once owned by William Cullen Bryant. In 1917 the estate was purchased by … Continue reading
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Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, NY
On June 22, 2008 I also visited the Main House at Old Westbury Gardens. The front entrance (North Side) to Westbury House. The back of the house (South Side), facing the gardens. A sphinx (one of a pair) on the … Continue reading
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