Living in Glen Cove

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Tammy Lanham/Herald Gazette Victor Estrada-Marquez read to therapy dog Chester at Connolly School on Feb. 10, 2020.

Tab Hauser/Herald Gazette Glen Cove Deputy Chief Chris Ortiz, left, and CTI Cantor Gustavo Guitlin showed their support of Dr. Martin Luther King’s values on Jan. 20, 2020, at the annual parade that honors him.

Donovan Berthoud/Herald Gazette The Glen Cove High School boys’ basketball team gave it their all in 2020.

Elisa Dragotto/Herald Gazette Veteran Fred Nielsen and Boy Scouts from Glen Cove’s Pack 6, Troop 195 and Pack 114 participated in the Four Chaplain ceremony held on Feb. 9. 2020ww.

GLen Cove, as GoLden as tHe GoLd Coast Gets

We With over 350 years of history under its belt, Glen Cove has established itself as a central part of the Gold Coast’s culture. The city encompasses 6.6 square miles of land on the North Shore and roughly 12.6 square miles of water. And as of 2017, approximately 27,400 people call Glen Cove home, where they benefit from a city that has become a hub of entertainment, food, nature and recreation.

While every facet of Glen Cove’s culture makes it one of Long Island’s most noteworthy destinations, it is perhaps best known for its mansions, some of which date back over a century.

Glen Cove Mansion

Built in Dosoris Park by John Teele Pratt, Sr. between 1909 and 1915, this sprawling eponymous property hosts dozens upon dozens of events throughout the year. From festivals to fundraisers to private parties, the Glen Cove Mansion, once called the Manor House, has become one of the city’s most popular destinations.

Webb Institute

Just past the Welwyn Preserve sits the Webb Institute, or as it was called upon its creation in 1912, the Braes Mansion. Built by Herbert L. Pratt, the mansion has housed the Webb Institute’s private undergraduate engineering college program since 1947.

Killenworth

The history of the Killenworth mansion starts much like the rest of Glen Cove’s mansions, as it was built in 1913 by George DuPont Pratt. However, it separated itself from the pack in 1951 when it was purchased by the Soviet Union to serve as the country’s retreat to the United Nations. Since then, there has been no shortage of controversy surrounding the massive estate.

Glengariff

Built by Frederic B. Pratt between 1917 and 1924 as the Poplar Hill mansion, this estate on Dosoris Lane now houses the Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. The magnificent early-20th century architecture makes for a more personal, homey healthcare atmosphere.

While each of these mansions and others around the city serve different purposes, they all help to shed light on the lush past of Glen Cove and what makes it one of the most historically and culturally significant places on Long Island. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds are sure to be in for a treat when they view these incredible estates.