Old Westbury Garden


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July 16th 2005
Published: August 14th 2005
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Westbury House was the home of financier and sportsman, John Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps, and their four children.




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Old Westbury EstateOld Westbury Estate
Old Westbury Estate

The front door to the Phipp's Estate
Eagle ProtectorEagle Protector
Eagle Protector

The sculpture was presented to the Phipp's wartime efforts in opening their home to British children.
Day LilliesDay Lillies
Day Lillies

Close up on one of the delights of this estate.
Stone Flower PotStone Flower Pot
Stone Flower Pot

Details of the workmanship that went into the buiding of this estate
Protectress of the HouseProtectress of the House
Protectress of the House

The Phipp's children loved to climb all over this statue.
OverlookOverlook
Overlook

A balcony overlooking the pool and pond.
Colonnade ReflectionsColonnade Reflections
Colonnade Reflections

Corinthian Colonnade with Diana, Goddess of the Hunt
Back Facade of EstateBack Facade of Estate
Back Facade of Estate

The brickwork is styled in a Dutch pattern
Pax Intorentibus -  Salus ExeuntibusPax Intorentibus -  Salus Exeuntibus
Pax Intorentibus - Salus Exeuntibus

Peace to those who enter - good health to those who depart.
JanusJanus
Janus

Detail of the ironworking
A portrait of a WeddingA portrait of a Wedding
A portrait of a Wedding

There were several wedding parties on the estate posing for portraits.
Log Cabin Log Cabin
Log Cabin

The children had a little log cabin built for their enjoyment in years past. Today the children of visitors still share in the enjoyment of the log cabins.


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