Tag: Estates
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The Hunt for the Treasures of Virginia “Birdie” Vanderbilt’s Estate in Brookville
The Long Island estate of Birdie Vanderbilt seen in Mystery Foto #47 continues to amaze. Last Wednesday, a small group of neighbors and VanderbiltCupRaces.com explorers were given the opportunity to hunt for Mrs. Vanderbilt's treasures remaining at her former Brookville estate.
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Update: Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Long Island Estate of Virginia “Birdie” Graham Fair Vanderbilt
This holiday weekend's Mystery Foto was a never-before published aerial of a Vanderbilt estate.
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Mystery Foto #19 Solved: An Aerial View of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.‘s Eagle’s Nest Estate
This weekend's Mystery Foto was a unique view of a famous Long Island estate.
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The Amazing Roslyn Estate of a 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race Spectator
Clarence Mackay (1874-1938) was the heir to the Comstock silver fortune and a major figure in the development of the international telegraph business. Before and after the Vanderbilt Cup Races, Mackay would host huge parties for friends and business associates at his 648-acre Harbor Hill Estate overlooking the village of…
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An Amazing Aerial of Deepdale Estate and the Marcus Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Lake Success
This 1927 aerial shows a spectacular view of the Deepdale Mansion, former Lake Success home of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and the Marcus Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge.
Top photo: Winchester Blvd bridge 1928.
Mid photo: Winchester Blvd bridges 1932.
Bottom photo: Creedmoor pedestrian bridge 1928.