Hi. We’re the second owners. The floor plan has remained the same. We had the wonderful opportunity to show Ms Abeles the minimal changes we made to the interior in seeking her blessing. She cared deeply for the home and for it to be maintained, keeping as close to the original design as possible. When she saw the kitchen she mentioned it’s what Nelson and Chadwick had wanted her to do. We studied many of their other commercial works before making choices. We kept the shojis (updating the materials) and changed the library into a master suite but copied the exact plan as the living room to match. We were so happy she was happy with the work we did in conjunction with a modern architect who also appreciated the home. In fact, the exterior colors have remained the same because my husband is a stickler about keeping it true. I would like to change it but have lost that battle for many years.
And in a most serendipitous way, Ms Abeles' granddaughter was my daughter’s camp counselor. So imagine her surprise when we asked her to babysit in the home she spent many years in with her grandmother. It’s a very special place and we hope, long after we’re gone, it stays here.
Steven, Thanks for the comment. Harbor Hill is the highest elevation in Nassau County at 360 feet. Jayne's Hill in Huntington is the highest elevation on Long Island at 401 feet. Howard Kroplick
Hi, A few corrections: The Knothole was built in 1935 -- per Morley's diary, work was begun on June 20, and the building was finished enough for him to have friends in by August 5. Helen Oakley's publications have given the year as 1934, and this error has been repeated in many places, even in the sign I had placed at the site! (I've asked for the date to be corrected.)
The Dymaxion Bathroom was actually made in four sections which were bolted together. The Knothole's was installed in May 1938, according to one of Morley's letters.
The Knothole was moved to its present location in 1966 and dedicated on May 21, 1967. While the building has had repairs done over the years, I'd suggest 1966-67 as the restoration date.
Wonderful spread on this historic house, both original and now. The lines of the house look superior in Cross' drawings and earlier photographs, before all the ivy. Besides Cross the distinguished names of the garden designers is impressive. If you haven't already notified East Hills and the agent of this material, I strongly recommend it.
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Definitely looking forward to it’s operation!
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Sirena Art Galleries looks awfully familiar but I cant place it.
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Hi. We’re the second owners. The floor plan has remained the same. We had the wonderful opportunity to show Ms Abeles the minimal changes we made to the interior in seeking her blessing. She cared deeply for the home and for it to be maintained, keeping as close to the original design as possible. When she saw the kitchen she mentioned it’s what Nelson and Chadwick had wanted her to do. We studied many of their other commercial works before making choices. We kept the shojis (updating the materials) and changed the library into a master suite but copied the exact plan as the living room to match. We were so happy she was happy with the work we did in conjunction with a modern architect who also appreciated the home. In fact, the exterior colors have remained the same because my husband is a stickler about keeping it true. I would like to change it but have lost that battle for many years.
And in a most serendipitous way, Ms Abeles' granddaughter was my daughter’s camp counselor. So imagine her surprise when we asked her to babysit in the home she spent many years in with her grandmother. It’s a very special place and we hope, long after we’re gone, it stays here.
From Profiles: Abeles House
I remember “discovering” this cemetery while working in the area in the early 1990’s. Wasn’t looking as spiffy as it is now, great job!
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Being a little curious, I found that Jayne’s Hill is higher than Florida’s highest elevation. So Florida is more of a pancake than our Long Island 😊
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Finding the artifacts would be the most fun for me ⛏🔎
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Steven, Thanks for the comment. Harbor Hill is the highest elevation in Nassau County at 360 feet. Jayne's Hill in Huntington is the highest elevation on Long Island at 401 feet. Howard Kroplick
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Thanks, Howard!
From Profiles: Knothole
Terry, thanks for the corrections. The above profile has been revised. Enjoy, Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: Knothole
Hi, A few corrections: The Knothole was built in 1935 -- per Morley's diary, work was begun on June 20, and the building was finished enough for him to have friends in by August 5. Helen Oakley's publications have given the year as 1934, and this error has been repeated in many places, even in the sign I had placed at the site! (I've asked for the date to be corrected.)
The Dymaxion Bathroom was actually made in four sections which were bolted together. The Knothole's was installed in May 1938, according to one of Morley's letters.
The Knothole was moved to its present location in 1966 and dedicated on May 21, 1967. While the building has had repairs done over the years, I'd suggest 1966-67 as the restoration date.
Terry, thanks for the corrections. The above profile has been revised. Enjoy, Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: Knothole
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Wonderful spread on this historic house, both original and now. The lines of the house look superior in Cross' drawings and earlier photographs, before all the ivy. Besides Cross the distinguished names of the garden designers is impressive. If you haven't already notified East Hills and the agent of this material, I strongly recommend it.
From Profiles: Rivington House