Kate Annette Wetherill Estate, Historic estate in Head of the Harbor, United States.
The Kate Annette Wetherill Estate is a two-story Colonial Revival house centered on an unusual octagonal main block with a substantial service wing extending to the east. The property sits on roughly 27 acres and includes a pump house, rose garden, stone entrance piers, carriage barn, and superintendent's cottage arranged across the grounds.
The estate was designed in 1895 by Stanford White, a prominent architect who incorporated classical design principles of that era into the structure. The house came about as a commission for Kate Annette Wetherill and reflects the style favored by wealthy families on the East Coast during that period.
The estate reflects how wealthy families lived in the late 1800s through its scattered outbuildings and formal gardens laid across the grounds. Each structure tells a story about the daily routines and social status of its residents during that period.
The property sits on Harbor Hill Road and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, meaning it receives federal protection and preservation standards. Since this is a private historic site, visitors should check ahead about access conditions and visiting arrangements before planning a trip.
The main building stands out for its unusual octagonal plan, a rare feature in Colonial Revival houses from around 1900. This geometric shape was a design experiment that altered how rooms were arranged and how the facade appeared to visitors.
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