Built by Bishop Alexander MacKay-Smith, Washington DC listed from 1914-36. Then listed under Charles Marlatt of Washington DC from 1937-41. Property demolished, sold to Rockefeller. David Rockefeller Sr. planned a public park and started to develop it before he died. Property then became the home of David Rockefeller Jr. See also "Wildcliff".
Description: Built by Bishop Alexander MacKay-Smith, Washington DC listed from 1914-36. Then listed under Charles Marlatt of Washington DC from 1937-41. Property demolished, sold to Rockefeller. David Rockefeller Sr. planned a public park and started to develop it before he died. Property then became the home of David Rockefeller Jr. See also "Wildcliff".
1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
Description: 1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
Description: In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Description: Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
Description: Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
Built 1901, architect Grosvenor Atterbury. 1901-1915 owner Dr. Christian Herter, NYC. Also called "Herter Cottage". 1923-present (1986) Doctor and Mrs. James B. Murphy. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey (Seal Harbor), No. 62 Chas A. Townsend, Belfast, Maine
Description: Built 1901, architect Grosvenor Atterbury. 1901-1915 owner Dr. Christian Herter, NYC. Also called "Herter Cottage". 1923-present (1986) Doctor and Mrs. James B. Murphy. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey (Seal Harbor), No. 62 Chas A. Townsend, Belfast, Maine
No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
Description: No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
Large prefabricated cottage built in 1928, razed in 1942. No. 2 in 1928 Knowles Map. 1st owner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newhall, Conestoga, PA. 1929 named "Sand Point". 1940 Newhalls moved to Somesville. 1941 rented to Armory S. Carhart who bought it in 1942. Later owned by Graves.
Description: Large prefabricated cottage built in 1928, razed in 1942. No. 2 in 1928 Knowles Map. 1st owner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newhall, Conestoga, PA. 1929 named "Sand Point". 1940 Newhalls moved to Somesville. 1941 rented to Armory S. Carhart who bought it in 1942. Later owned by Graves.
1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
Description: 1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
Description: Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built 1912, architects: Perkins & Betton. Original owner J. T. Gardiner, Albany, NY. 1986 owner Douglas Dillon. Cottage renamed " Sea Watch"
Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Built in 1890 by Fred Savage design. Original owner Harold Randolph, Boston. 1986 owner Michael Dennis. 7 interiors, 2 exteriors - interesting antique furniture. No. 74 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Mr. Randolph was with the Boston Symphony and named the cottage "Fermata" which means pause, the length of which is at the discretion of the conductor. Photo 1040 b: One end of the piazza overlooking the harbor Photo 1040 c - d: Portion of living room Photo 1040 e: End of living room Photo 1040 f: Dining room Photo 1040 g - h: One of the bedrooms Photo 1040 i: View of house - note house roof below the + sign
Description: Built in 1890 by Fred Savage design. Original owner Harold Randolph, Boston. 1986 owner Michael Dennis. 7 interiors, 2 exteriors - interesting antique furniture. No. 74 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Mr. Randolph was with the Boston Symphony and named the cottage "Fermata" which means pause, the length of which is at the discretion of the conductor. Photo 1040 b: One end of the piazza overlooking the harbor Photo 1040 c - d: Portion of living room Photo 1040 e: End of living room Photo 1040 f: Dining room Photo 1040 g - h: One of the bedrooms Photo 1040 i: View of house - note house roof below the + sign [show more]
Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
Description: Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
Built in 1897. Original owner: Thomas Wasgatt. Bought by Peabody/Shattuck. 1999 house shared by Francis and Grigsby Peabody. No. 203 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Photo 1074 b: Front entrance of main house Photo 1074 c: House as seen from the road Photo 1074 e: Virginia Peabody (later Shattuck) Photo 1074 g: The houses from the water. Boat house on shore
Description: Built in 1897. Original owner: Thomas Wasgatt. Bought by Peabody/Shattuck. 1999 house shared by Francis and Grigsby Peabody. No. 203 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Photo 1074 b: Front entrance of main house Photo 1074 c: House as seen from the road Photo 1074 e: Virginia Peabody (later Shattuck) Photo 1074 g: The houses from the water. Boat house on shore