Originally built for James E. Martin Sr.(executive at Standard Oil). Designed by Little & O'Connor c. 1900. After the death of Mr. Martin in 1908 his widow Florence remarried Dr. Preston Pope Satterwhite. The Satterwhite's hired the Olmsted Brothers to landscape the grounds between 1915-18. Mr. Satterwhite remained in the house following the death of Florence in 1927 until a short circuit in the organ caused a large fire in 1932, burning the house to the ground. Click HERE to read details of will for Mr Martin.
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| "Preston Hall" - Time frame between 1915-1918 when Olmsted Brothers redid landscaping. |
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| "Preston Hall" - Time frame between 1915-1918 when Olmsted Brothers redid landscaping. |
The original "Martin Hall"
Below "Martin Hall's" playhouse - which still survives. Click HERE to see location at wikimapia.
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| "Martin Hall" - Playhouse - Photo courtesy of roving photog JamesH. |
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| "Martin Hall" - Playhouse - Photo courtesy of roving photog JamesH. |
For more on "Martin Hall" visit oldlongisland.com and Mansion of the Gilded Age.
That is not the playhouse, it is the stables. I have interior shots.
ReplyDeleteCan you share the photos?
DeleteAny pictures from 1900-current. Thank you
DeleteAnyone have photos of the stables? 5 Martin Court?
DeleteAre you the owner of 5 Martin Court? I have photos of the interior.
DeleteYes, I bought it in 2020 and took a few years renovating the interior and property. I would love to see and pictures you have. I also grew up on Martin Court since 1979 and my parents are still in the same house a few homes away.
DeletePlease let me know, thank you
DeleteDana, do you have any old pictures of the house from the 50's or 60's?
ReplyDeleteDana, I a not sure if you will see this, but it would be great to see photos. Thank you
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