Brookholt

Brookholt was a wood-frame mansion on Long Island built in the early 1900s with a main residence and a secondary agricultural building in Georgian style. The entire property was designed on a generous scale to serve as a private residence for a wealthy family.

The estate was commissioned in 1897 by a prominent New York financier's family and remained their property for several decades. A major fire destroyed the structures in 1934, after which the land was redeveloped for residential use.

The location became tied to the women's movement after an agricultural school was established on the grounds. Visitors today can understand its role in bringing people together for social causes that shaped the early 20th century.

The former estate is located in East Meadow and is no longer accessible as a visitor site since the original structures no longer exist. Those interested in learning about the location can explore local historical records, archives, or nearby museums that document the area's past.

The location played an unexpected role during Prohibition when illegal alcohol production secretly took place within its rooms. Barrels were hidden in bedrooms and distilling equipment was concealed in the ballroom until federal agents discovered the operation.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 40.71240,-73.57650

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04