Why New York's Most Opulent Gilded Age Mansion Was Saved From Destruction: Oheka Castle (Restored)

[@oldmoneymansions]

COMMENT: Are you a native of the Empire State, New York, and have you visited Oheka castle?

[@anthonypopola5773]

We went there for my 65th birthday two years ago, great place, met Gary the owner and he bought us a round of drinks at the bar

[@tinamagnuson9656]

A good friend was married in the library back in 1999 when most of Oheka was a dusty construction site. I took my mother and brother for dinner there Christmas 2019. It was great to see how much improved it was.

[@DanielGarcia-os6qh]

I went to the castle for a wedding shortly after that part of the business started. As a guests my partner and I took a suite for the weekend. Wonderfully thrown wedding. The setting was magnificent. Our room had a balcony with that great view. The atmosphere in the hall and opened rooms was magical. As a Long Islander, I am so grateful for Milius’ for giving us back the landmark.

[@juliannacandela7728]

Love watching restoration videos

[@danielmartin7714]

Gary Melius epitomizes the American can do spirit . We salute him!

[@FastFoxx82]

Just amazing 😮

[@jaynareynolds3684]

So glad it was saved. ❤

[@HeatherBowler-m6p]

Cheka Castle is a monument to the Past, Present and Future of what this country is made of, the embodiment of ideal and execution as only America offers to anyone who lands on it's shores, or boarders, to build a new life for themselves and their progeny . it is most fitting that while staying at the magnificent property, dress codes of Country Club smart is enforced. The food is wonderful and throughout the year, High Tea, Garden Parties, Cigar events, and community embracing programs welcome locals and visitors alike. truly an inspiration of possibilities, visions and "What if" whispers like the wind through the flora...OHEKA!

[@jmfs8738]

Lived in Westhampton for 15 years. Heard lots about Oheka. But there was never an open house, flower show, musical event, or designer showcase invitation that arrived in my mailbox! I would have loved to have toured it. Third son being married who is looking for a venue near the city, but I can’t make the recommendation. Glad it’s still standing though!

[@cynthiaclark8050]

The Otto Khan estate...as it was called by my Grandparents...has been a backdrop in the southern part of my Town for a century. I remember how it looked for years after Eastern Military Academy left. One point left out: when partially restored, Gary sold it to a Japanese businessman for around 22M. Several years later when the bottom fell out of the Japanese markets...he got it back at a fire sale price and poured much of the original profits into continuing it's restoration. My only complaint is that it was approved as a hotel and spa with the understanding there would be no further subdivision, but the corruption of our recent and current Town boards cooked up an "historic overlay" that allows condos to be built on one of it's side lawns; lawns that are needed to properly frame a structure of such a size.

[@3mastiffsme]

My brother went to Military School there. Eastern Military Academy. A lot of troubled young men also got sent there. It was a tuff bunch of kids.

[@lucmarchand617]

Yes, taylor swift did help a lot expose this huge mansion from past.She very good on video expose mansion.Word pass here wealthy neighborhood in calgary alberta about place complete restauration place visist when stop in wallstreet. Thanks video😊

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Thank God it wasn`t vandalized and destroyed like Whitemarsh Hall, Harbor Hill and so many other immense residences. This one survived.

[@johnvonundzu2170]

Well, it wasn't for lack of trying on the vandals' part. They appear to have wasted a lot of gasoline in their persistent efforts.

[@cynthiaclark8050]

Oh it WAS vandalized after the military academy left! Virtually everything was ripped out, smashed or spray painted! Another recent success is Lynnewood Hall in PA...a sister to Whitemarsh. Another big estate in severe distress/at risk right now is Belton Court in Rhode Island. And the demolition of Inisfada in North Hills, L.I a decade ago...in PERFECT condition and with major outcry from supporters...is another cultural crime.

[@rogerroger3383]

My godfather was on the committee that oversaw the restoration, before they turned it into a hotel. I was able to have a tour of it while it was still being restored. It was very cool.

[@JamesBarry-j7m]

His Fifth Avenue Mansion is now a private girls school

[@heathergustafson4237]

40 million is nothing for what went into rebuilding this beauty! Have you seen the ugly mansions they are building in Hollywood for 100’s of millions. Plain and ugly no matter how big

[@Chasingthesun2019]

Sure needs it’s roof worked on. Beautiful property.

[@MariaCastrataro]

I am happy they did not destroy the mansion, like many others.

[@geniferteal4178]

I drive past this every day.

[@BBStyles777]

Wow. I can understand peoples hate and jealousy for elites themselves but to take their frustrations out by destroying beautiful things is PURE EVIL. Evil to the core. Evil people HATE anything beautiful to the ears, eyes, or soul. Basically, Marks ists.

[@Britishchapp21]

My dream!

[@geniferteal4178]

19:13 i can see my house! 😂

[@marinedrive5484]

At the time Otto Kahn was excluded from established society because of his ancestry which accounted for his desire to build bigger and better. He also made up for this exclusion by inviting Hollywood stars and celebrities to parties in his castle.

[@cynthiaclark8050]

True. He was also part of the cabal banking "cartel" that included Loeb, Morgan, Warburg, Schiff and others that controlled the Fed...and us. He played a lesser role... but he was part of that boy's club. Much more will soon be coming out about the above four. Time tends to romanticize things.

[@MiaHawkins-m1r]

If you’re rich you get whatever you can get.

[@paulking2039]

Can they not move in some Royals ? the state & peasants will then pay for its up keep. Prince Harry is free to move in at any time.

[@Jack-vt6cw]

Boycott Taylor Swift

[@gregpendrey6711]

Why? Aren't you happy now? You won. You should be happy. Until you or someone gets deported.

[@nysunflower9439]

Why?