Thursday, December 5, 2013

Demolition of Inisfada

'Inisfada' Front facade. 

Today, December 5, 2013, demolition was officially begun of the historic 'Inisfada' estate on Long Island, which happens to be the 4th largest home built in the United States. Built between 1916 and 1920, the estate was constructed for Nicholas and Genevieve Brady, a wealthy Catholic couple. After Mr. Brady's death, the house was willed to Genevieve, who in turn gave it to the St. Ignatius, who used the residence as a retreat house. In 1936, the home served as the base for Pope Pius XII during his U.S. tour. 75 years later, the home was listed up for sale by the institution, who decided to sell the place after previously auctioning off several furniture pieces dating back to the Brady ownership. It was sold for $36 million in August of this year, and was rumored to be demolished. After a last-ditch attempt by preservationists, demolition crews finally showed up this morning, ready to begin. Already, the solarium and many exterior walls lay in a pile of rubble. Here are some links regarding the estate and the demolition. 

'Great Gatsby'-Era Retreat House Dismantling Begins

North Hills OK's Inisfada Demolition Permit

Inisfada Furnishings Net $51K At Auction

Inisfada Sold To Developers For $36.5M

Preservationists Try and Bar Demolition of 87-Room Mansion

Gold Coast Goodbye 

18 comments:

  1. When will we care enough in this country to preserve our architectural heritage and culture before it is all bulldozed for strip shopping centers and subdivsions? Hong Kong developer was given the okay from the Village of North Hills to demolish this landmark. We are doomed as a country if we care so little about our past. Disheartening and embarassing when compared to European's caring for their ancient buildings and landmarks.

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  2. sickening and disgraceful. Shame on all of us for caring so little about our history. As a nation we are doomed since our heritage, landmarks and culture hold so little value to us. Also give proper credit to the morons on the village board of North HIlls for being so ignorant, foolish and small minded not to see the value in preserving this magnificent structure.

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    The Physical Inisfada has been lost but The Human Form Divine Lives Eternal


    Proceeds will be used to start a dedication museum in Manhasset to the Bradys. Thanks for your support.

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