Kragsyde, Summer residence in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Maine.
Kragsyde is a mansion in Shingle style on the Atlantic coast of Maine with three stories, extensive porches, and granite foundations. Its V-shaped layout separates areas for guests from service spaces.
The mansion was built in 1885 by architects Peabody and Stearns as a significant project of the Shingle style movement on the coast. It was created during a period when wealthy Americans began expanding their summer estates along the Atlantic shore.
The house reflects the tastes of wealthy families from the Gilded Age who sought coastal retreats to escape city life. Its design shows how this social class spent leisure time and the importance they placed on oceanside living.
The hilltop location with ocean views makes the property easy to spot, and access to the building follows the landscaped pathways. Visitors should note that the estate is private and viewable only from the outside.
Frederick Law Olmsted designed the terraces around the house to reveal natural features from different rooms inside. This thoughtful planning connects the interior spaces with the surrounding landscape.
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