Restoring the Soul of a 19th-Century Victorian Estate | Diary of an Old Home | Magnolia Network
In Oyster Bay, Long Island, a couple purchased a neglected Victorian era estate in 2018 and began breathing new life into its weathered rooms with a whimsical and creative design approach. As they restored the property’s ornate details and uncovered its layered past, they made an extraordinary discovery: the home once belonged to the McCouns, an abolitionist couple devoted to social justice, and was later connected to the Roosevelt family, adding remarkable historical depth to the renovation. This Oyster Bay estate is a standout transformation—blending playful design, historic preservation, and powerful pieces of American history all under one roof. Diary [See More…]
