Winfield Hall, the Historic Woolworth Mansion in Glen Cove, Sells for
The 32,000-square-foot mansion overlooking the Long Island Sound was built in 1917 by famed architect C. P. H. Gilbert, who was commissioned by wealthy businessman (and founder of one of the.
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70 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York . The 57-room Beaux-Arts mansion is one of the most spectacular of the Gilded Age Estates on Long Island's Gold Coast. However, the Woolworth's grand-daughter referred to it as the "house of horrors".
Winfield Hall, The Long Island Mansion of F.W. Woolworth at Glen Cove
Coordinates: 40°52′31″N 73°38′38″W Woolworth Estate is a historic estate located at Glen Cove in Nassau County, New York. It was designed in 1916 by architect C. P. H. Gilbert (1861-1952) for Frank Winfield Woolworth (1852-1919).
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Dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's 'gold coast' estates and other things old.. 'Winfield Hall', the Frank Winfield Woolworth estate designed by C.P.H. Gilbert c. 1916 in Glen Cove. Woolworth was founder, president and chairman of the board of F.W. Woolworth Co., five and dime stores.
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Frank W. Woolworth's Gilded Age estate, Winfield Hall on Long Island is going up for auction in July and we recently had the opportunity to tour the mansion and grounds. Part of the.
Winfield Hall What are the mysterious secrets of F.W. Woolworth's
Winfield Hall. Originally built for Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys by C.P.H. Gilbert in 1899 in Glen Cove. The Mediterranean villa style house was purchased by Emmet Queen in 1907, who would then go on to sell the house to Frank Winfield Woolworth in 1914. Woolworth, famous for his stores, gave the unnamed house the title of ' Winfield Hall.
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1. A mysterious fire burnt the first mansion to the ground Winfield Hall is made almost completely of marble. Photo courtesy of Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Company. When Woolworth purchased.
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Winfield Hall, most commonly known as the Woolworth Mansion — after its famous initial owner, five-and-dime stores founder Frank Woolworth — sold for $8.25 million, a hefty amount that doesn't necessarily reflect the many merits of the historic property. Contents
Winfield Hall What are the mysterious secrets of F.W. Woolworth's
Then purchased by Robert Winfield Woolworth. It was speculated Woolworth wanted a home nearer the sound like the JOSEPH DELAMAR MANSION. R W Woolworth's Estate on Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY was burned down in 1916. Then replaced by the newer Winfield Hall. Rumors were that the architectural plans were in the works for some time.
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Long Island's Gold Coast is known for its opulent homes, but even among its lavish estates, F. W. Woolworth's Winfield Hall is striking. Built in 1916, when Woolworth's five-and-dime stores dotted towns and cities across the country, the 56-room mansion was built on a remarkable scale. The mansion cost $10 million to construct, with one-fifth of the cost going to the home's stunning marble.
Old Long Island Winfield Hall Front Gate
The most recent owner of Winfield Hall was Martin T. Carey, the younger brother of former New York Governor Hugh Carey. He made his fortune in the petroleum business and became an avid.
Winfield Hall What are the mysterious secrets of F.W. Woolworth's
The property, now known as Winfield Hall, was purchased in February by retired New York City real estate developer Selim "Sal" Rusi for $8.25 million. Credit: Paul J. Mateyunas
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Winfield Hall on Long Island was previously marketed for $19.95 million, it recently sold for $8.25 million Address: former Woolworth Mansion - 77 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542, United States Photos: Courtesy of Margaret Trautmann, Compass Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals Winfield Hall on Long Island Sound
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Dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's 'gold coast' estates and other things old. Friday, January 30, 2015. Things look fairly grim for the western portion of 'Winfield Hall', the Frank W. Woolworth estate designed by C.P.H. Gilbert c. 1916 in Glen Cove, which partially burned on Wednesday afternoon. There is extensive interior.
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2. Winfield Hall's staircase cost $2 million Pink marble characterizes the large Winfield staircase. Photo courtesy of Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Company. Not wanting the new mansion to.
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Still known as the Woolworth Estate or Winfield Hall, the home was built by Woolworth—whose initials stood for Frank Winfield—after a shingled home on the site burned down. A music nook..