Tag: Architecture Engineering & Design

An Architect’s Treasure: Eagle’s Nest designed by Warren & Wetmore

One of the more cherished events for school children across Long Island is the field trip.  And nothing is more memorable than a visit to the Vanderbilt Planetarium in Centerport.  This out-of-school adventure offers a chance to imagine celestial explorations ahead.  While gazing at the stars, it’s also an opportunity to tour the grounds which […]

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An Architect’s Treasure: Oheka Castle designed by Delano & Alrich

A few years ago, Long Island Newsday featured the story of Gary Melius that describes his acquisition and renovation of Oheka Castle in Huntington. This beautiful French Chateau style mansion was designed in 1919 by the premier Beaux Arts architectural firm of Delano and Aldrich in New York City for the investment banker and philanthropist […]

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An Architect’s Treasure: Old Westbury Gardens designed by George A. Crawley

Old Westbury Gardens (c. 1904) is a beautiful museum that hosts summer events, tours, workshops, festivals and concerts in their magnificent outdoor gardens. The verdurous landscape offers lush flowers, shrubs terraced plantings for visitors to enjoy.  You may recognize the property in various movies such as Love Story, Hitch, Cruel Intentions, and American Gangster. The […]

Written by on March 2020