![]() ![]() He was most famous for reorganizing the Union Pacific Railroad alongside railroad tycoon E. Otto Hermann Kahn was a German Jewish immigrant who made his name as a financier and businessman after coming to the U.S. The property cost owner Otto Hermann Kahn a total of $11 million. Oheka Castle's History From The Late 19th Century To The Roaring Twentiesīucketlistli/Twitter Oheka Castle's construction began in 1917 and was completed two years later. Dive into this mega-mansion's history and find out what makes it so special. It's especially popular as a wedding venue and a filming location for a number of movies and TV shows including the hit HBO series Succession. Now, Oheka Castle is once again among the most famous estates in all of Long Island. After its original owner died, Oheka Castle was used as a retirement home and then a military academy until it was eventually abandoned.Įventually, the historic property was bought by a local developer who invested millions of dollars to return it to its once-lavish state and convert it into a hotel. Its later years were, unfortunately, less glamourous. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, which features opulent fêtes at a lavish estate. ![]() The castle's parties were so famous that they allegedly inspired F. The who's who of high-society, international politicians, and, of course, famous Hollywood movie stars were regularly spotted at the residence. This was an enjoyable exploration as I always like to see what the inside of these large mansions look like and to get a glimpse of how the wealthy live.Thirty-four miles outside of bustling New York City stands the luxurious Oheka Castle, a century-old mansion that was once the second-largest private residence in the United States.įor years, Oheka Castle was the site of the hottest parties on the East Coast. There was oddly a lot of toilet paper and water bottles to be found in the house, like A LOT of toilet paper! It seemed like either someone was squatting or, more likely, the construction workers at the site next door were using the home for breaks (and naps). I found it strange to find things like artwork left behind, dishes in the sink and a bed, still with sheets and pillows upstairs. The home was interesting to navigate as it had so many rooms and multiple floors, a strange office positioned in between the 1st and 2nd floor, accessible by a small set of stairs. But, knowing that Riddim and Zay spent a considerable amount of time here I wasn’t worried. This abandoned mansion was given to me by RiddimRyder and Zenning with Zay after they spotted it while checking for other abandoned places in this part of the city with so much to explore.Įntering the home through an already open door, I immediately noticed the home still had power and motion sensors would flash as I walked by them. In the backyard, a gorgeous outdoor pool and patio, inside tall lofty ceilings with exposed beams, two staircases including a unique spiral staircase that connects the multiple levels. This incredible mansion had 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a 2 car garage and parking space for 9 cars. This is the new reality in the area that this abandoned mansion is located in, several large homes are now slated for demolition and development as newer condos replace older (and sometimes new) homes. Why let one family live on a piece of land when you can buy them out and put a dozen more on that same plot, right? This vacant Castle looking mansion was listed for sale in 2011 for approximately $2,000,000.īuilt in a time when large single family homes on large plots of land were popular, sadly this beautiful old gothic looking castle will be demolished and replaced with multiple unit dwellings in condos and townhomes. Abandoned Castle Mansion – $2,000,000 Abandoned Mansion ![]()
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