Tag Archives: National Register of Historic Places
Lyndhurst Castle – Tarrytown, NY
Lyndhurst was designed by architect Alexander Jackson Davis in the gothic revival style in 1842. In 1864, Lyndhurst’s owner hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1880 Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. Gould added … Continue reading
Filed under New York State Off LI
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
Filed under Long Island Historic Homes
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
Blydenburgh Park Historic District – Smithtown, NY
On August 9, 2008 I visited this Suffolk County Park. The buildings in the park are on the National Register of Historic Places. I had never been here before. In fact, I was ignorant of its existence. What a beautiful … Continue reading
Filed under Long Island Historic Homes
