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Donnell Estate, Eaton's Neck, Northport, NY (1902-1927)

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Uploaded by on Nov 28, 2008

A Tribute to my mother who realized her dream of buying and restoring an old house as a B&B, but who now has alzheimer's and lacks capacity to understand and enjoy her accomplishment. House is former H.E. Donnell (don-Nell) Estate in Eaton's Neck, NY, a National Register landmark. Video is set to 1920's bittersweet music "I'm Dancing With Tears in My Eyes" and "It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane." See Wikipedia for more info on Donnell, the house, and Eaton's Neck, NY or our family Bed & Breakfast.

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  • Just gorgeous! I love old homes. Houses aren't made with this kind of lasting character any more. Kudos to your mother and her dream come true.

  • Congratulations on a staggering project!

  • Jeez....your Mum was a genius!

    What a fantastic achievement!!

    I loved the music, it set the tone of the video, I found myself tapping my feet as i was thoroughly engrossed in watching this all the way through.

  • My friends and I toured this estate during a fundraiser the Carrs hosted for the League for Animal Protection. What a gorgeous estate! It reflects an enchanting bygone Gold Coast era. The estate is grand and elegant, yet charming. The family is wonderful and obviously talented and artistic. Mrs. Carr's sons gave an informative and engaging tour.  We left awestruck - didn't want to leave! God bless their mother - what a beautiful woman! Thanks for posting - we will watch over and over.

  • Wow! What a wonderful place.  I love to see things like this on You Tube! Its huge!. Reminds me of the house in the movie "Garp".

  • What a beautiful home and a wonderful tribute to a woman who had a dream and was able to fulfill it. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • Very nice tribute. My mother had the same disease, and it was sad to see her lose interest in things that really mattered to her, and what she struggled to achieve.  And what a project, wonderful restoration.

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