The Fort William Henry Hotel

 The Fort William Henry Hotel designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh c. 1911 in Lake George, New York.  The first incarnation of the hotel opened in 1855 but was completely destroyed by fire in the summer of 1909.  Click HERE for more on the Fort William Henry Hotel and HERE to see photos of the original building.  Click HERE to see the hotel on bing.

Photos from Architects' & Builders' Magazine, 1911.

The Joseph E. Stevens Residence

 The Joseph Earle Stevens residence designed by Walker & Gillette between 1909-1912 in Tuxedo Park, New York.  In 1898 Stevens published a book titled Yesterdays in the Philippines, click HERE to read a NYTimes review from the same year.  Click HERE to see the Stevens residence on bing.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1912.

'Seven Springs'

 'Seven Springs', the Eugene Meyer estate designed by Charles A. Platt c. 1918 in Mt. Kisco, New York.  Meyer was Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve from 1930-1933 and subsequently president of the World Bank Group and owner of the Washington Post.  'Seven Springs' is now owned by Donald Trump who recently received approval to develop the property, click HERE for more.  Click HERE to see 'Seven Springs' on google earth and HERE on bing.

Photos from House & Garden, 1918 via DED.

'Holiday Farm'

 'Holiday Farm', the Astor Home for Children designed for Vincent Astor by Harrie Lindeberg c. 1914 in Rhinebeck, New York.  Click HERE for more on 'Holiday Farm' and HERE to see the residence on bing.

Photos from Architecture, 1915.

The Darwin D. Martin Residence

 The Darwin D. Martin residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright between 1903 and 1905 at 123 Jewett Parkway in Buffalo, New York.  Click HERE and HERE for more on the Martin residence.  The home is open to the general public, click HERE for more.  Click HERE to see the Martin residence on bing.

Photos from Architecture, 1908.

'Mortemar'

 'Mortemar', the Richard Mortimer estate designed by Hunt & Hunt between 1890-1900 in Tuxedo Park, New York.  Click HERE for more on 'Mortemar' which has since been demolished.

Photos from House & Garden, 1905.

'The Breezes'

'The Breezes', originally the James L. Breese residence and later the Charles Frederick Hoffman Jr. residence designed by Robert Henderson Robertson c. 1887 in Tuxedo Park, New York.  Breese left Tuxedo Park in 1900 after building 'The Orchard' in Southampton on Long Island.  Hoffman's father was the Reverend Charles F. Hoffman.  Click HERE to see 'The Breezes' on google earth and HERE on bing.  Photo from Architecture, 1900.

'Fourway Lodge'

'Fourway Lodge', the Roberts Walker residence designed by James Brite c. 1915 in Scarsdale, New York.  Walker, an attorney, was a member of the firm of White & Case.  It is unknown if the house is extant.  Photo from Architecture, 1916.

The Hart Memorial Library

 The Hart Memorial Library designed by Barney & Chapman c. 1897 in Troy, New York.  The building serves as the main branch of the Troy Public Library system.  The library building was funded by a donation from Mary E. Hart in honor of her late husband William H. Hart.  In 1903 the Trustees changed the name to the Troy Public Library.  Click HERE and HERE for more on the library.  Click HERE to see the library on google street view.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1904.

'Fox Hollow' Part II

 'Fox Hollow', the Tracy Dows estate designed by Harrie Lindeberg c. 1909 in Rhinebeck, New York. Click HERE for more on 'Fox Hollow'.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1911.

'Fox Hollow'

 'Fox Hollow', the Tracy Dows estate designed by Harrie Lindeberg c. 1909 in Rhinebeck, New York. Dows was owner of the Beekman Arms Hotel in Rhinebeck and his NYTimes obituary called him "one of Dutchess county's most prominent citizens."  A large portion was devoted to the description of 'Fox Hollow' which consisted of over 700 acres, had a working farm and sat in a region "known as one of the most beautiful sections of the county."  Dows died in London at the age of 65 in 1937.  Click HERE to see 'Fox Hollow' on bing.

Photos from Architecture, 1912.

'Hillbrook'

 'Hillbrook', the George Arents Jr. estate designed by Lewis Colt Albro c. 1916 in Rye, New York.  Arents' father was the treasurer of the American Tobacco Company and Jr. was later associated with the American Machine and Foundry Company and the International Cigar Machinery Company.  It seems the house has been demolished sometime in the last twenty years as the front entrance had been for sale as recently as 2007.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1918.