A tour of Sagtikos Manor
The walled garden at Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore was commissioned in the 1930s by Sara Gardiner. With this peacock fountain as its showcase feature, the garden once featured roses, vegetable gardens and long peony runs. (Aug. 3, 2011) Credit: Carl Corry
Sagtikos Manor is the oldest house in the Town of Islip. Its original structure was built in 1697 and expansions were completed in 1772 and 1902.
Originally built by Stephanus Van Cortlandt, it was purchased in 1758 by Jonathan Thompson, who deeded the house to his son Isaac upon his marriage to Mary Gardiner in 1772. It stayed in the Thompson-Gardiner family through the mid-20th Century.
Under British occupation for a time during the Revolutionary War, President George Washington slept at the house in 1790.
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Long Island teams win 8 state titles On this episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Ben Dickson and Michael Sicoli recap the state championships including baseball and lacrosse.
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Long Island teams win 8 state titles On this episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Ben Dickson and Michael Sicoli recap the state championships including baseball and lacrosse.
