The Idle Hour Community is unique in that the homes that were built subsequent to the Vanderbilt era were built around the existing accessory buildings of the estate. As such, the original estate is still intact, due to the actions of individuals in the community through the years. Please respect the privacy of the community members.
Read more about the history of the Estate and Environs.
Map of Idle Hour Estate and Accessory Buildings
This map is based on a May 1967 hand drawn map by Albert Coleman, which is in the Special Collections of the Dowling College Library.
Accessory Buildings Owned by Dowling College
Stables and Coach House Sometimes Known As: Carriage House
Engineer’s House
Ice House
Power House
Accessory Buildings that are in Private Hands
Bowling Alley
Clock Tower
Dock and Boat House
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East Gate House
Farm Area, later known as the Artist Colony
Laundry
Oakdale, LIRR Train Station
Orchard House
Palm House
Queen Anne Cottage
Superintendent’s House
Tea House
Tool House and Potting Shed
West Gate House
Workmen’s House
Do you have information to add? Then please contact Diane Holliday.
Last Modified on January 30, 2012, at 10:55 AM by LPR
