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View of the gate lodge at William K. Vanderbilt’s “Idle Hour” mansion. The view is partially obscured by trees in front of the building. Addressee (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, L.I. Dept.) information on the front of the card and message on the back. (B&W)

View of William K. Vanderbilt’s “Idle Hour” mansion and the long driveway leading up to it. Addressee information (handwritten) on the back and handwritten messages on both the front and the back. (B&W)

Exterior front view of the Stirrup-Cup Castle restaurant with waiters and staff posed out in front. Additional information from front of card: "Adolph Klug, Host. Tel. Sayville 889." Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso.…

View of William K. Vanderbilt’s “Idle Hour” mansion from across its large front lawn. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)

Exterior front view of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club building, which is partially obscured by trees. (Sepia)

Advertising postcard with view of the Stirrup-Cup Castle restaurant’s gardens and main buildings as seen in a crystal ball. Additional information from front of card: " Tel. Sayville 889, Adolph Klug, Host." Message and addressee information, both…

Exterior view of St. John’s Episcopal Church building with small cemetery at right. (Sepia)

Exterior front view of St. Joseph’s Hall (dormitory and classrooms) at La Salle Military Academy. Note: The last class graduated from La Salle in 2001. The school was then sold to St. John’s University (Jamaica, N.Y.) for use as a satellite campus.…

Exterior front view of the Oakdale Hotel. Printed text on verso provides information about the hotel. (Color)

Exterior view of the Snapper Inn from the Connetquot River. Also pictured are people sitting at tables on the lawn, and a boy standing up in a small boat, holding on to the bulkhead. Printed text on verso provides brief details about the restaurant.…