Harkness Memorial State Park - Summer 2006
Kite aerial photo over the Harkness mansion and gardens. The park is located in Waterford, Connecticut.
From the Harkness web site:
Enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound from Eolia, the elegant
summer mansion of the Harkness family set on over 230 seaside acres of
sweeping lawns, with stately trees and spectacular gardens. Named
Eolia, for the island home of the Greek god of winds, the mansion was
built in 1906 and purchased by Edward and Mary Harkness in 1907. The
200+ acres were a working farm and the mansion served as the Harkness’
summer home.
The Roman Renaissance Classical Revival-style mansion has 42 rooms and
includes a pergola (tearoom) and carriage house (support complex).
Lush gardens flank the mansion on both the east and west lawns, and an
Alpine Rock Garden adds to the beauty and splendor of the seaside
panorama.
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