The estate originally belonged to famed Wall Street banker, H. B. Hollins and was landscaped by the famous Olmsted Brothers. Hawkes improved upon the site by constructing roadways, curbs, bulkheading, drainage, and waterways connecting to a private yacht marina.
Originally owned by the distinguished Wall Street financier, H. B. Hollins, the estate was planned by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. Hawkes further developed the property by adding roadways, curbs, bulkheads, drainage facilities, and waterways that connected to a private yacht marina.