Dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's 'gold coast' estates and other things old.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Raynham Hall
'Raynham Hall' was enlarged c. 1740 for SamuelTownsend, in Oyster Bay. It was later the home of Robert Townsend, a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. From 1778-1779, the home was the British army headquarters of Lt. Gen. John Graves Simcoe. Click HERE to see 'Raynham Hall' on google earth.
1 comment:
My grandmother was a child in this house at the turn of the century and spoke of it's beauty. These pictures are incredible. Thanks
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