Built for Frederic B. Pratt, one of numerous sons of Charles Pratt, who resided in Glen Cove with the rest of his brothers and sisters. Designed by Charles Platt between 1917 and 1924, this home sits atop Poplar Hill and very close to his brother George's house 'Killenworth'. Click HERE to see Poplar Hill on google earth.
This would have been the front lawn, the trees would have been much smaller and the view of the Long Island Sound in the distance would be much more visible.
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How is the house in use today?
Today it operates as the Glengariff Nursing Home.
As a child living on Morgan's Island in the late 70's, my "gang" and I would venture into the surrounding country side exploring the old mansions. We stumbled across the abandoned Poplar Hill and made it our clubhouse. Climbing through a broken window in the forecourt, the house was our 3 and 1/2 story clubhouse. It must have been used as a school, because there was a curly cue slide added at the back as a fire escape. I only wish I truly knew the history and the priviledge we had being in that home. But I have fond memories over two summers when it was ours.
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