The origins of Oheka Castle
Long Island newlyweds - one of many couples to chose the Huntington site as their wedding venue - on the day they take their vows at Oheka Castle. (Jan. 10, 2010) Credit: Joel Cairo
KEY FACTS
THE COST. Almost a century ago, financier and philanthropist Otto
Hermann Kahn built Oheka Castle in the middle of a 443-acre plot on the highest point on Long Island in Cold Spring Harbor, for an estimated cost of $11 million ($110 million in today's currency).
THE SIZE. It was the second-largest private residence ever built in America.
THE BUILDERS. The castle was designed by architects Delano and Aldrich in 1915. Construction was completed in 1921. Otto Kahn died of a heart attack in 1934.
'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.
'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.
