Old Westbury Gardens |
| Location |
Old Westbury, LI, NY |
| Built |
Between 1903-1906 |
| Style |
English Manorial. Charles II styled mansion resembled Battle Abbey estate of his wife Margarita of England |
| Architect |
George A. Crawley |
| Rooms |
23 |
| Grounds |
200 Acres of formal gardens |
| Built For |
John Shaffer Phipps 1874-1958 heir to US Steel fortune |
| Sold To |
Maintained by the original family and ran as a private trust |
| Current Use |
Private foundation maintains OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and is open to the public for tours and events. |
| Events |
Welcomes visitors for guided tours, museum exhibits, classic car shows, outdoor concerts, horticultural demonstrations, Scottish Games, lectures on horticulture, art, history, design and architecture |
| Notes |
Old Westbury Gardens is one of the grandest of the GOLD COAST MANSIONS. With acres of formal gardens, and a grand receptional halls with beautiful craftsmanship, it is often the centerpiece of many publications on the topic. Old Westbury Gardens is beautifully maintained, true to it's time, and exceptionally hospitable. |
| Website(s) |
Old Westbury Gardens |
| Map |
View Larger Map |
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71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY |
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