Kahn built Oheka in response to Jews being forbidden entry to clubs and golf courses in Morristown, New Jersey, and because Cedar Court, a previous country home of Kahn's, was virtually destroyed by fire in 1905. It is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2004, Oheka was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also offers a bar, restaurant, and mansion tours of the estate and gardens. It is a popular wedding venue for socialites, celebrities, and dignitaries, as well as the backdrop to many photo shoots, television series and films. The castle is now a hotel with 32 guest rooms and suites. The mansion, built by Kahn between 19, is the largest private home in New York, and the third largest in the United States, comprising 127 rooms and over 109,000 sq ft (10,100 m 2), as originally configured. The name "Oheka" is an acronym using the first several letters of each part of its creator's name, Otto Hermann Kahn, which Kahn also used to name his yacht Oheka II and his ocean-front Villa Oheka in Palm Beach, Florida. It was the country home of investment financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn and his family. Oheka Castle, also known as the Otto Kahn Estate, is a hotel located on the North Shore (or "Gold Coast") of Long Island, in West Hills, New York, a hamlet in the town of Huntington. Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, Chateauesque And perhaps upon your visit one of my family members or even myself will have the privilege of meeting you.Interactive map showing Oheka Castle's locationĤ0☄9′44″N 73☂6′54″W / 40.82889°N 73.44833°W / 40.82889 -73.44833 Visitors can tour other Historic Gold Coast Mansions, such as the Vanderbilt Museum, Old Westbury Gardens, Mill Neck Manor, and Coe Hall, which collectively were the inspiration for the classic novel, "The Great Gatsby" relax on one of Long Island's beautiful sandy beaches enjoy a classical music concert by the LI Philharmonic at the Tilles Center or indulge in a wine tasting in Long Island's Wine Country on the North Fork.Īs a family-owned business it is my personal goal to ensure that everyone who enters the gates of OHEKA feels like a welcome guest, whether you are attending a wedding, staying in one of our guest rooms, joining us for dinner, or going on an Historic Mansion Tour. There is plenty to do during your visit to Long Island. I encourage everyone to learn more about OHEKA's rich history by browsing the History pages on our website, reading the OHEKA CASTLE book or by taking an Historic Mansion Tour at the Castle. Now after years of restoration and the support of my family I am proud to say that OHEKA is once again a private home and a great place to throw a party just as Otto Kahn did back in the decadent days of the 1920’s. Everyone thought I was crazy to purchase the dilapidated estate but I saw the potential and also recognized the importance of OHEKA and its historic significance to America and the Gold Coast of Long Island. When I first saw OHEKA back in 1984, even in its devastated state, I fell in love. It is my pleasure to welcome you to my home. TO GUESTS OF OHEKAA LETTER FROM THE OWNER
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