Nestled not directly in the bustling streets of New York City but in the serene landscapes of Brewster, New York, residents of Delancey Street find a unique haven spread across 50 acres. This location, a little over an hour north of New York City and near the Connecticut border, is home to the grand Morningthorpe Manor, a castle listed on the state historic register.
This impressive manor boasts 22 rooms, 13 fireplaces, and distinctive turrets, all enclosed within a historic stone wall. The grounds also feature The Gables, the oldest building dating back to 1773, now housing male residents. Adjacent stands the castle itself, construction of which began in 1860 and concluded in 1894. It was commissioned by Seth B. Howe, a real estate magnate and accountant for the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus, who even used the Carriage House to shelter circus animals at the turn of the century.
The property further includes structures like the Spring Cottage and the Clock Tower, which now accommodates offices. The Stone Cutter Shed recalls the castle’s construction, where granite stones were hewn. Inside the castle, hardwood floors and meticulously maintained woodwork reflect the residents’ dedication to restoration, having rediscovered and implemented original plans from the 1980 purchase.
Residents at this Delancey Street, New York, facility engage in a wide array of vocational training programs. These encompass culinary arts, moving and trucking logistics, crafting delicate terrariums, ceramics, and woodworking. Skills in construction, accounting, automotive repair, antique refinishing, and even Christmas sales and decoration are also taught, equipping residents with diverse and practical abilities for their future.
This unique Delancey Street, New York, location offers a restorative environment, blending historical grandeur with practical rehabilitation, set apart from the urban intensity typically associated with Delancey Street’s origins.
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