Designed and constructed by the eminent New York City architectural firm of Warren Wetmore; Eaglersquo;s Nest estate is the easternmost Gold Coast mansion on Long Islandrsquo;s affluent North Shore. From 1910 to 1944; the palatial Spanish Revival estate was the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt II; great-grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Eaglersquo;s Nest hosted the most exclusive guests and intimate gatherings of Vanderbilt family members and close friends. Included among them were the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; golfer Sam Snead; and the Tiffanys. Vanderbilt embarked on many of his legendary world voyages from this locale; along with a 50-person crew and a few fortunate invited passengers. During his travels; he collected natural history specimens and ethnographic artifacts from every corner of the earth. With the help of scientists and museum professionals; Vanderbilt created exhibits at Eaglersquo;s Nest to showcase his collections. ldquo;Willie K.;rdquo; as he was known; bequeathed his estate and museum to the public; fulfilling his intended mission.
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