Bogheid facts for kids

Bogheid is a beautiful old mansion located in Glen Cove, New York. It was built in 1938 for a woman named Helen Porter Pryibil. Her father was William H. Porter. The famous architects Delano and Aldrich designed Bogheid to look like a grand French country house.

The Story of Bogheid Mansion

Who Built Bogheid?

Bogheid was built in 1938 for Helen Porter Pryibil. She was the daughter of a well-known person named William H. Porter. The house was designed by a famous architecture firm called Delano and Aldrich. They made it look like a fancy French country home.

What Happened to Bogheid Over Time?

After some years, Helen Pryibil sold the large property to the City of Glen Cove. The land around the mansion was turned into a public golf course. This meant anyone could play golf there. Helen Pryibil was allowed to keep living in the house until she passed away in 1969.

After her death, the city sold the house to a company called Arthur Young Associates. However, this company returned the house to the city a few years later.

In 1981, the mansion was sold again. This time, it was bought by Martin T. Carey. He was the brother of Hugh Carey, who was the Governor of New York at the time. Martin Carey gave the house a new name: Cashelmara. He used it as a special place to show off the work of different interior designers.

Bogheid's Challenges

After a while, the mansion became empty. It was not taken care of and started to fall apart. Because of this, a group called the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities became worried. In 2010, they added Bogheid to their list of historic places that were in danger. This list helps bring attention to important buildings that need to be saved.

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  Southern façade

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  Northern façade