This beautiful house was designed in the Neo Federal style by the architects Carrere and Hastings in 1916 for Alfred I . du Pont. At that time it was known as “White Eagle.” In 1923 the Frederick Guest family bought it and called it “Templeton.” It now serves as the De Seversky [...]
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October 20, 2009
Fairleigh, East Norwich NY
Fairleigh was designed by the architects Trowbridge and Livingston in 1914 for the George S. Brewster family. It now serves as The Hoffman Center, a private nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary that is occasionally open to the public.
I was visiting Fairleigh for a lecture about horse and automobile racing on Long Island. The cars in [...]
October 20, 2009
La Selva, Upper Brookville, NY
This Italina Renaissance style home was designed by the architects Hunt & Hunt in 1912 for banking and railroad tycoon Henry Sanderson. The home is in private hands and is currently for sale. It is hosting a Designer’s Showcase from October 3rd to November 15th 2009.
I visited La Selva on a beautiful day, seemingly rare [...]
January 14, 2009
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. I visited this house on July 26, 2008.
January 14, 2009
Villa Carola, Sands Point NY
I visited this estate on October 24, 2008. A professional meeting was being held there.
Villa Carola is now known as the “Village Club of Sands Point.” (Private, not open to the public.) It was designed by the architect H. Van Buren Magonigle, the estate was built between 1916 – 1918 for Issac Guggenheim.
I was [...]
January 14, 2009
Jerusha Dewey Cottage, Roslyn NY
The Jerusha Dewey Cottage is on the grounds of Clayton, in Roslyn NY. I visited it on October 8, 2008. The cottage is not open to tour. It was the guest house for William Cullen Bryant and it was built in 1862.
There are many paths to walk in the woods at Clayton. The Jerusha [...]
January 14, 2009
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 Henry Clay Frick for his son, Childs Frick and his new wife, Frances. In [...]
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 & [...]
July 29, 2008
Sagamore Hill – Oyster Bay Cove, NY
Sagamore Hill served as the Summer White House from 1902 to 1909. It is the only home Theodore Roosevelt ever owned. I visited the Queen Anne style house on July 26, 2008 – It had been many years since my last visit.
The interior of the house is fairly dark now, partly because of [...]
June 26, 2008
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 South Terrace.
The South Terrace – just beautiful!
The West side of the house.
Looking Down the South Allee…….
The Silver garden.
The [...]
