Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (front). The only remaining of some 20 estates that dotted this area.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (back). Terraced garden restored in 2014.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 1870. Built by Robert Bartow, 1836-1942. Sold to New York City for parkland in 1888. (Photo: NYC Parks Archive)
Hunter Mansion. Built early 19th century by John Hunter, on island that bears his name. Housed an important art collection. Was visited by President Martin Van Buren. Acquired by NYC. Demolished 1930s. (Photo: MCNY)
Fish Mansion. Built on Twin Island by banker James D. Fish, early 1880s. Later owned by the Odgen and the Hoyt families. Sold to NYC for parkland. Demolished 1917. (Research: Jorge Santiago, Blake Bell. Photo: Jorge Santiago)
Anneswood. Former mansion of John Hunter III, grandson of John Hunter of Hunter Island. Located in southern section of Park. Became Kane’s Hotel in Casino in 1919. Burned down in 1939. (Research: Jorge Santiago. Photo: Bronx County Historical Society)
Hawkswood. Built by Elisha W. King, 1829. Greek Revival style. Later called Marshall Mansion for next owner, Levin P Marshall. Eventually became Colonial Inn. Demolished in the 1930s. (Photo: NYC Parks Archive)
Nature Center, Pelham South, 2013. Newly-restored. Once served as concession stand. Now a Ranger Station.
Concession Building, Pelham South, 1941. Now used as Ranger Station and Nature Center. Built during period of expanding recreational facilities in Park. (Photo: NYC Parks Archive)
Pelham Bay-Split Rock Golf Course Clubhouse. Built in 1936 under Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. Architect-John Matthews Hatton.
Orchard Beach Pavilion. Built 1936 under Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. Architect-Aymar Embury II. New York City landmark. Style called Classical Modern or WPA Moderne.