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Bellevue, Ohio
1820s–1890s
Mary Harkness Flagler is described as having grown up there as a young girl before being sent to a winter boarding school.
Cleveland, Ohio
1860s–1950s
Henry M. Flagler moved to Cleveland in 1866 and had an office in the same building as John D. Rockefeller.
Euclid Avenue, Cleveland (Millionaires’ Row)
1850s–1890s
Flagler and John D. Rockefeller lived across the street from each other on Euclid Avenue and shared walks to Standard Oil offices.
Yale University (formerly Yale College), New Haven
1880s–1930s
William Lamon Harkness graduated from Yale and the Harkness Hall construction was completed as his family’s gift.
Bluffton, South Carolina
1850s–1860s
Manning Woods of Bluffton managed George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick’s Beaufort County holdings.
New York City, New York
1870s–1940s
Henry Flagler’s family moved to New York City in 1877 when Standard Oil moved its headquarters there.
Newport, Rhode Island
1900s–1910s
Henry Flagler’s yacht “Alicia,” named for Ida Alice, was sailed there and the Flagler family frequented Newport.
St. Augustine, Florida (Memorial Presbyterian)
1870s–1910s
Henry Flagler, Mary Harkness Flagler, and the family spent the winter of 1877-1878 in St. Augustine, and Henry Flagler returned there in 1885 with Ida Alice Shourds.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery)
1850s–1950s
Rollin Henry Kirk is described as interred at Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery on Hilton Head Island.
Milan, Ohio
1820s
Daniel M. Harkness was born here in 1822 to Dr. David Harkness and Elizabeth Caldwell Harkness.
Monroeville, Ohio
1850s–1860s
Charles W. Harkness was born here in 1860, and Stephen V. Harkness’s family moved here in 1860.
Palm Beach, Florida (Royal Poinciana / Royal Palm / Whitehall area)
1890s–1980s
The article states Henry Morrison Flagler later lived/changed residency and died in Palm Beach in 1913 (death details included in the article text).
Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx), New York
1880s–1950s
Harry Harkness Flagler was interred here after his death on June 30, 1952.
Fayette, New York
1810s–1820s
Stephen V. Harkness was born here in 1818.
Hopewell, New York (church-related family location)
1820s–1840s
Elizabeth Morrison Caldwell Harkness returned here in 1825 and later Henry Morrison Flagler is stated as being born in Hopewell, New York.
Jacksonville, Florida
1878
In 1878 Henry Morrison Flagler and his wife visited Jacksonville, Florida for the winter.
Paris, France
1820s–1950s
Kingsley Macomber died in Paris in 1955, and the Macombers later moved to France.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1900s–1920s
The article states that in 1903 Gunilda’s home port was Philadelphia.
Phillips Exeter Academy
1930
The article says Edward S. Harkness presented the school with a monetary gift in 1930, and notes that the method’s name comes from him.
Republic, Ohio
1830s–1840s
Lamon G. Harkness’s store in Republic, Ohio is where Henry was recruited to work before moving to Ohio at age 14.
West Palm Beach, Florida
1890s–1910s
The article states Flagler extended his railroad to its service town, West Palm Beach, by 1894 and later had to reconsider plans after the freezes.
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx
1880s–1920s
The article says Mary Harkness Flagler was initially interred at Woodlawn in the Bronx, New York, after her death in 1881.
Bar Harbor
1890s–1920s
Primary setting for the Harkness family’s recorded arrivals, hosting, and social-season activities.
Belfair, South Carolina
1982
Belfair was owned by William Moseley Swain.
Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Ohio
1896
The article says Henry Flagler’s parents were initially interred in Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue, Ohio, and also says Carrie Harkness Flagler remained interred there.
Bide-a-While (Bar Harbor)
1900s–1910s
The Ketterlinus family’s shore path cottage that anchored the Harknesses’ repeated seasonal connection.
Callawassie Island, South Carolina
1800s–1940s
Victor Strojny is described as a Callawassie Island resident at the time of Billy Jr.’s death in 1949.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
1890s–1900s
Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness and her son-in-law provided funds for the Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel at what is now Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
Church of the Cross (Bluffton)
1863
The article states that the Church of the Cross was spared during the June 4, 1863 burning of Bluffton.
Devil’s Elbow Barony (area described: Rose Hill to Moss Creek down to the May River)
1770s–1820s
Belfair’s early barony context is described as part of the Devil’s Elbow territory that later encompassed the Belfair land.
Eolia
Edward Harkness and Mary Harkness used their steam yacht Stevana to commute to and from New York.
Eolia, Connecticut (Eolia summer home)
Described as Ned Harkness and Mary Harkness’s summer home, with the article discussing an on-site 9-hole golf-course layout around the residence.
Fishers Island
Edward Harkness and Mary Harkness often traveled to Fishers Island using the steam yacht Stevana.
Grahamville, South Carolina
1860s
During the Civil War the Kirks fled from Rose Hill to nearby Grahamville; Caroline died there in 1864; Dr. John Kirk was later buried nearby (Grahamville Cemetery).
Harvard University
The article says the Harkness family financed complete residential college networks at Harvard (7 houses).
Hawks Harbor (Labrador coast)
1900s
Peary’s notes describe stopping again at Hawks Harbor during the 1909 encounter involving Harkness’s Wakiva.
Holiday House (formerly High Watch)
1940s–1960s
The article says William Hale Harkness and Rebekah Semple West bought High Watch in Watch Hill, renamed it Holiday House, and it later became the subject of Taylor Swift’s song.
Key West, Florida
Flagler built the 128-mile Overseas Railroad over open water to Key West.
Kirkside, St. Augustine
After Whitehall, Henry Morrison Flagler and Mary Lily Kenan spent the rest of the year at Kirkside in St. Augustine.
Lake Superior
1910s
Gunilda was operated and ran aground and sank here in 1911.
Leith, Scotland
1890s–1900s
The yacht Gunilda was built here in 1897.
Louisville, Kentucky
Robert Worth Bingham is described as a judge from Louisville and the article says he used his $5 million to purchase the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Maine
1991
Edward Harkness and Mary Harkness sometimes traveled up the coast to Maine using the steam yacht Stevana.
May River
1860s
The article describes the May River’s calm being “shattered forever” in connection with the events culminating in the June 4, 1863 burning of Bluffton.
Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine, Florida
1913
The article states Flagler was entombed in the Flagler family mausoleum at Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Monon Railway museum, Monon
The article states Henry Flagler’s railcar FEC #90 is restored and housed at the Monon Railway museum in Monon, Indiana.
New York City
1880s–1970s
The article says Henry and Mary were living in New York City when Mary died in 1881.
New York Yacht Club (East Twenty-fourth Street pier)
1909
The article lists William Lamon Harkness as a member.
Ponce de Leon Hotel, St. Augustine (formerly Ponce de Leon Hotel; now Flagler College)
1888
The article says Henry Flagler developed the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine and that Henry Flagler invited Henry Plant to its opening by telegram.
Ponce de Leon Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida
1890s
The article states Henry Flagler built the Ponce de Leon Hotel around the same time Daniel M. Harkness built the Bellevue church.
Saginaw, Michigan
1850s–1860s
Flagler and York founded the Flagler and York Salt Company as a salt mining and production business in Saginaw, Michigan.
Satanstoe (Lawn Beach), Mamaroneck, New York
1880s
Henry M. Flagler bought this 40-room, 32-acre home in June 1882 as a family respite from New York City.
Savannah, Georgia
1767
Mary Harkness Flagler was sent to a boarding school in Savannah, Georgia for winter months to protect her health.
St. Paul’s School, Concord, New Hampshire
1800s–1880s
Edward S. Harkness is described as being educated at St. Paul’s School and later supported it through philanthropy.
Toledo, Ohio
1830s
The article notes that Isaac Flagler’s family moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1837, prompting Daniel M. Harkness to choose Bellevue instead.
Watch Hill
1930s–1960s
The article places High Watch (later Holiday House) in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Whitehall, Palm Beach
1900s
The article says Henry Flagler was busy building from his Whitehall in Florida and that he would pass away at Whitehall in Palm Beach.
Whitehall, Palm Beach, Florida
1900s–1910s
Henry Flagler died on May 20, 1913 after falling down the marble stairs at Whitehall.
Willoughby, Ohio
1860s–1890s
After moving to New York City in 1891, Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness continued to maintain a home in Willoughby, Ohio.
Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)
1910s–1980s
Rebekah Harkness’s final resting place is described as being in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
Yale University (Memorial Quadrangle / Harkness Tower)
Anna M. Harkness made gifts to Yale including the Memorial Quadrangle and Harkness Tower in memory of her son Charles.
1 East 75th Street, New York, New York
The article says The Links Club was located about 13 blocks from Ned and Mary Harkness’s home at 1 East 75th in New York.
106 Southwest Street, Bellevue, Ohio
The article identifies the Harkness General Store in Bellevue at 106 Southwest street where Flagler’s early family business connection is anchored.
1071 S. Orange Grove, Pasadena, California
The article states that A. Kingsley “King” Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber initially lived at 1071 S. Orange Grove, Pasadena, California.
12 East 53rd Street, New York, New York
1890s–1910s
In 1896 Will moved to this address; the household appears there in the 1910 New York Census.
1201 S. Orange Grove, Pasadena, California
1900
The Harknesses purchased Lamon’s Pasadena home at 1201 S. Orange Grove in 1900.
15 East 57th Street, New York, New York
The article says Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. spent significant time in Saratoga and had a New York City home at 15 East 57th Street.
161 East 73rd Street, New York, NY
Edward Stephen Harkness purchased 161 East 73rd Street and had James Gamble Rogers renovate it into a carriage house with an apartment for his chauffeur and recreational facilities.
1707 S. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, California
The article states that A. Kingsley “King” Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber initially lived in Pasadena at 1707 S. Orange Grove Blvd.
2 Columbus Circle, New York City
1960s
Hartford built the Gallery of Modern Art at 2 Columbus Circle, described as the “Lollipop Building” housing his figurative art collection.
26 Broadway, New York City, New York
1885
The article states that in 1885 Standard Oil moved its corporate headquarters to the iconic 26 Broadway location.
270 Park Avenue, New York, New York
1919
Harry Stephen Harkness died of influenza at his home there in 1919.
3 East 64th Street, New York, New York
1903
Marshall Orme Wilson and Caroline Schermerhorn Astor made their principal residence at 3 East 64th Street.
32 Park Avenue, New York, New York
1901
Harry Harkness Flagler and Anne Lamont purchased their townhouse here in 1901.
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio
1870
The Flagler family lived here when Harry Harkness Flagler was born in 1870.
608 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
1890s
Mary (May) Reta Wilson and Ogden Goelet lived at 608 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
640 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
1916
Cornelius Vanderbilt III and Grace Graham Wilson resided at 640 Fifth Avenue and renovated/refaced it in 1916.
740 Park Avenue 12/13d
1930s–1940s
The article says William Hale Harkness lived at 740 Park Avenue 12/13d in New York from 1932 to 1947.
820 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York
1926
Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness died at her home at 820 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
933 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
1895
In 1895 Lamon bought a townhouse at 933 Fifth Avenue for his daughters’ education at the Ely School.
ACE Basin, South Carolina
The article states Chelsea stands near the protected ACE Basin.
Aiken Preparatory School, Aiken, South Carolina
George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick attended the school, where riding was emphasized alongside reading.
Aiken, South Carolina (Fermata School)
(years not stated)
The article states that Rebekah Harkness was sent to Fermata School in Aiken, South Carolina.
Airy Hall (Colleton County), South Carolina
Airy Hall was owned by Robert G. Elbert.
Alcazar Hotel (now Lightner Museum), St. Augustine, Florida
Flagler built the Alcazar Hotel as an overflow for the Ponce de Leon Hotel; the article notes it is today the Lightner Museum.
Alcazar Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida
1890s
Henry Flagler built the Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine.
Amos' garage (former carriage house of the Harkness home), Bellevue, Ohio
The article identifies the former carriage house associated with the Harkness home as “Amos' garage,” describing it as a heating source and servants’ quarters/carriage house.
Ausable Club, upstate New York
The article says Ned Harkness and Mary Harkness went to the Ausable Club where they camped, fished, played golf, and socialized.
Avalon Hollywood (formerly Huntington Hartford Theatre)
The article identifies the Los Angeles theater (renamed from the Vine Street Theatre) as now the Avalon Hollywood, underscoring the lasting impact of his theater venture.
Ayr (RAF Station in Ayr)
1918
Ingalls went to the RFC Station in Ayr for squadron formation flying.
Bahamas (run-down estate)
1970s
The article states that after his Manhattan recluse period he later lived in a run-down estate in the Bahamas.
Baia dei Fiori, Cap Ferrat, France
1960
The Villa Sylvia was renamed “Baia dei Fiori” after Myrtle Harkness Macomber and Ilhamy Hussein Pacha bought it.
Bar Harbor, Maine
1912
The article says the Charles Harkness and Edward Harkness family visited there in a 1912 timeframe.
Barbados
1663
Sir John Colleton is described as living in exile in Barbados and clinging to loyalty before receiving/holding the Carolina grant.
Bath & Tennis Club, Palm Beach, Florida
1914
The Bath & Tennis Club was built in 1914.
Bath, England
The article describes a period when Louisa Carolina Colleton attended social seasons in Bath with private carriages.
Beaufort, South Carolina (248 Bay Street)
1920
Henry Charles Pollitzer was living there in 1920 according to census records.
Belfair and Rose Hill area
1828
The article says the Devil’s Elbow remnants later encompassed Belfair and Rose Hill before being sold and divided.
Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue
1900s–1970s
Henry Flagler and Will Harkness visited their parents’ graves there; the article also describes Henry’s parents being moved out of this cemetery in the 1970s.
Bellevue Hospital (new hospital building), Bellevue
1906
The article states Will would help fund the building of a new Bellevue Hospital (in 1906).
Bellevue Hospital, Bellevue, Ohio
The article states William L. Harkness made contributions known to some people in Bellevue that helped build Bellevue Hospital.
Belmont Park, Elmont, New York
1932
In 1932, George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick won both a flat race and a steeplechase race on the same day at Belmont Park.
Bindon Plantation (Beaufort/Jasper border), South Carolina
Bindon Plantation is identified as being owned by the Lorillard tobacco heirs and as a model of early 20th-century land management.
Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
1896
Flagler’s railroad reached Biscayne Bay by 1896; the article also discusses development around the bay and related hotel siting and naming.
Bluffton Cemetery
1949
The article states Billy Jr. and his first wife Frieda are interred together at Bluffton Cemetery.
Bolan Hall Landing, South Carolina
The article says locals and visitors can head down to Bolan Hall Landing to launch boats into Hazzard Creek.
Bolan Hall, South Carolina
Robert Lansing Phipps is identified as owner of Bolan Hall, described in connection with Ruth Pruyn Phipps at the time Marshall Field III acquired Chelsea.
Bonnie Doone, South Carolina
Bonnie Doone was owned by A.H. Caspary.
Boston, Massachusetts
Florence Harkness Severance attended finishing school there.
Bostwick Field, Long Island, New York
George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick founded Bostwick Field on Long Island to popularize polo by charging 50 cents for admission.
Bourdette Hotel, Bellevue
1903
After touring Bellevue, Henry Flagler and Will Harkness ended with dinner at the Bourdette Hotel.
Brest, France
1917
Wakiva II, after conversion for distant service, served as a convoy escort in Brest, France.
Briarcliff Lodge
1922
The newlyweds stayed the night at Briarcliff Lodge after the wedding.
Brooks Military School, Cleveland
1880s
William Lamon Harkness attended the Brooks Military School in Cleveland.
Buenos Aires
1908
The Wakiva II cruise described in early 1908 went all the way to Buenos Aires.
Bull Run Battlefield, Virginia
1861
The article places the origin of “skedaddle” at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Butternut Ridge (Ohio)
1840s
Daniel M. Harkness initially worked with Willam K. Harkness in Butternut Ridge (outside of Green Springs, Ohio) according to the article.
Campbell Chapel AME Church (Bluffton)
1863
The article states that only two churches—Campbell Chapel AME Church and the Church of the Cross—were spared during the June 4, 1863 burning of Bluffton.
Cape St. Charles (Labrador coast)
1909
Peary’s 1909 notes place the Roosevelt and the surrounding “whaling station” encounter at Cape St. Charles, where the Wakiva was recognized.
Card House, Bluffton
1825
The article describes the Card House as a surviving structure from about 1825.
Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine
1888
Henry M. Flagler purchased Franklin Smith's Casa Monica Hotel in 1888, renovated it, and reopened it as the Cordova.
Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida
The article links Flagler to the Casa Monica Hotel as a property he bought from Franklin W. Smith next to the Alcazar.
Casa Monica, St. Augustine, Florida
1890s
Henry Flagler bought the Casa Monica after initially assembling railroad systems and building hotels in St. Augustine.
Case Block, Cleveland, Ohio
The article places Standard Oil offices in the Case Block as part of Flagler and Rockefeller’s routine walks.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
J. Pierpont Morgan is described as funding its construction.
Château Éphémère (Poissy)
1929
Poissy was recovered and is now called Château Éphémère, functioning as an artist space.
Chateau Vanderbilt, Carrières-sous-Poissy, France
1915
After 1915, A. Kingsley “King” Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber bought the Chateau Vanderbilt at Carrières-sous-Poissy.
Chelsea Plantation (Jasper County), South Carolina
1937
Marshall Field III purchased Chelsea Plantation in 1937 and transformed it into a hunting retreat on the Chechessee River.
Chelsea Plantation, Okatie, South Carolina
Chelsea Plantation is the property whose ownership, architecture, and development-protection history are described in the article.
Chelsea Plantation, South Carolina
1930s
Chelsea Plantation is described as expanding into a large protected hunting landscape that included acreage adjacent to Bolan Hall.
Cherokee Plantation (Colleton County), South Carolina
Cherokee Plantation was developed by William Robertson Coe.
Choate House
1895
Ida Alice Flagler was sent there in 1895 for mental and nervous disorders.
Church of the Cross, Bluffton
1857
The article names the Church of the Cross as spared by Union troops and still standing.
Clermont
1910s
From Dunkirk, Ingalls went to Clermont for a course in flying, day bombing, and gunnery.
Cleveland (Brooks Military Academy)
Charles William Harkness received his early education in Cleveland at The Brooks Military Academy.
Cleveland Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio
1890
Opened on May 30, 1890 and later survived near-demolition after falling into disrepair in the 1960s-1970s; it was also the site of the 1890 construction and skylight arcade described in the article.
Cleveland Museum of Art
1980s–2000s
In 1984 the foundation helped support the building of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s new wing, and in 2003 it endowed a curator position there.
Cloister Inn, Palm Beach, Florida
1912
Addison Mizner built the Cloister Inn in 1912.
Clyde, Ohio
1900s
The article says Emmons Harkness (Lamon V. Harkness’s cousin) was from Clyde, Ohio and that Lamon visited him there.
Coldwell Harbor, Ontario
1911
The article states Gunilda docked in Coldwell Harbor, Ontario, where William L. Harkness sought a pilot.
Colleton County, South Carolina
17th century origins; enduring legacy
The article describes traces of the Lords Proprietors’ legacy that remain in Colleton County.
Colleton Great House, Barbados
1640s–1800s
The article says Sir John Colleton built the Colleton Great House on Barbados after fleeing there in 1649.
Colleton House, Barbados
1650s–1800s
The article states Colleton House on Barbados was built in 1652 and remained in the Colleton family until 1807.
Colleton River, South Carolina
17th century origins; enduring legacy
The article cites the Colleton River as a lasting geographical trace of proprietorial influence.
Columbia Law School (now Columbia University), New York, New York
education
Edward S. Harkness is described as being educated at Columbia Law School.
Columbia University (Butler Library / South Hall)
1934
Harkness’s donation to build South Hall (dedicated 1934, now Butler Library) is described in the article.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (formerly Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center)
1920s
Edward S. Harkness donated Washington Heights land around 1920, and the medical center complex opened in 1928.
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (now NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center), New York, New York
1920s–1930s
Edward S. Harkness’s efforts supported the creation of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and the campus includes the Harkness Pavilion named for Stephen V. Harkness.
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (now NewYork-Presbyterian)
Edward Harkness and Mary Stillman Harkness are described as the driving forces behind donations and land for the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Commodore McDonough (gunboat)
1863
The article attributes the repelling of Confederate cavalry to shrapnel and shell fire from the Union gunboat Commodore McDonough during the skirmish on June 4, 1863.
Connecticut College (Mary Harkness House)
Mary Stillman Harkness is described as funding Mary Harkness House and endowing fine-arts campus collections at Connecticut College.
Cooper River, Charleston, South Carolina
1777
The article specifies that Louisa inherited Fairlawn Plantation/Barony “on the Cooper river in Charleston.”
Cooper River, South Carolina
1760s–1770s
The article states Louisa Carolina Colleton’s childhood was split between the Cooper River and Great Fulford in Devon, England.
Coosawhatchie River, South Carolina
colonial grant era (as described)
The article places the “Hospa Barony” (Duke of Beaufort’s Barony) primarily along the Coosawhatchie and Okeetee Rivers in the region north of Devil’s Elbow.
Cotton Hall, South Carolina
Cotton Hall was owned by Harry Payne Bingham.
Curtis Bay, Maryland
1943
Jacob Lawrence completed basic training in Curtis Bay before being assigned to the Ponce de Leon Hotel.
Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, California
The article states Ned Harkness was a member of Cypress Point Club.
Dalton, Ohio
1837
Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness was born in Dalton, Ohio.
Dayton, Ohio
1983
David Sinton Ingalls was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio in 1983.
Del Monte
1910s–1950s
The old race track at Del Monte was restored in connection with the creation of the Monterey Jockey Club, and the holding at Del Monte was threatened with subdivision after Kingsley Macomber died in Paris in 1955.
Del Monte Forest
1916
Kingsley Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber bought 82 acres of Del Monte Forest in June 1916 with a restriction on subdivision.
Devil’s Elbow/Colleton Neck Barony, Beaufort County, South Carolina (near Bluffton)
1718
The barony granted to Peter Colleton in 1718 (Devil’s Elbow/Colleton Neck) and later inherited by John Colleton.
Dosoris (Glen Cove), Long Island, New York
1900s–1910s
Will owned the Dosoris country home; he later contracted James Gamble Rogers in 1913 for a residence there.
Dosoris Island (West Island), Glen Cove, New York
1900s–1910s
William L. Harkness bought 15 acres on Dosoris Island and later occupied a residence built after 1913; the Harkness home later disappeared while the Morgan Salutation estate remained.
Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, New York
The article notes Dosoris Lane as a named road connecting Glen Cove’s commercial district to the north shore, preserving the Dosoris name.
Dunkirk
1918
Ingalls arrived in Dunkirk on March 18, 1918, as part of his operational movement in France.
Dutchess County, New York
1970s
The article states that Jean Flagler Matthews identified and exhumes 71 gravesites from 13 different cemeteries across Dutchess County.
East 24th Street pier, New York, New York
1900s
Peary’s notes describe the Roosevelt and Wakiva coaling close to this pier when the two ships lay near each other in winter.
East Hampton, Long Island, New York
Lamon gave his daughter Lela a summer house in East Hampton as a wedding gift.
East Island, Glen Cove, New York
Jack (JP Jr.) Morgan lived on East Island next door to Junius S. Morgan III.
Edgewood, Millbrook, New York
1900s–1920s
Harry Harkness Flagler and Anne Lamont purchased this summer residence in 1903; the Flagler Pavilion across the street hosted Elizabeth Lamont Flagler Harris’s 1927 wedding.
El Mirasol, Palm Beach, Florida
1900s
Addison Mizner designed the first version of El Mirasol in 1901 and built El Mirasol in 1902.
Eolia (now Harkness Memorial State Park), Waterford
Edward and Mary Harkness spent summers here; Mary bequeathed the property, which became Harkness Memorial State Park.
Eolia Mansion (Eolia), Waterford, Connecticut
20th century
Edward S. Harkness and Mary Stillman spent summers at Eolia on Long Island Sound in Waterford, Connecticut.
Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, Florida
1899
The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea was built in 1899 in Palm Beach.
Episcopal Church of Lattingtown (Lattingtown)
1922
Place where Louise Hale Harkness and David Sinton Ingalls were married (small ceremony in June 1922).
Estill, South Carolina
1957
Stiles Harper of Estill, South Carolina bought the Haig Point land in 1957.
Eureka, Kansas
At the age of majority Lamon moved to Eureka permanently to live his adult life.
Everglades Club, Palm Beach, Florida
1890s–1920s
Addison Mizner built the Everglades Club as his first Palm Beach residence in 1896, and the clubhouse was completed in 1920.
Expedition headquarters in Egypt (Department of Egyptian Art)
1913
The article says Edward S. Harkness visited the Department of Egyptian Art expedition headquarters in Egypt after J. Pierpont Morgan’s death in 1913.
Fair Lawn Plantation, Moncks Corner
1760s–1770s
The article states Louisa Carolina Colleton was born at Fair Lawn Plantation and that her father placed Fair Lawn and the Devil’s Elbow Barony in trust for her during 1775.
Fairlawn Barony (St. John's Parish), Berkeley County, South Carolina
1714
Sir John Colleton’s main residence in South Carolina, where he lived periodically after 1714.
Fairlawn Barony, Charleston, South Carolina
1700s–1770s
Louisa is described as inheriting the Fairlawn Plantation/Barony on the Cooper river in Charleston after Sir John Colleton’s death.
Farmington, Connecticut
Florence Harkness Severance attended boarding school there.
Fifth Avenue and 75th Street (northeast corner)
1900s
Edward Stephen Harkness purchased the vacant lot there on June 1, 1906 and later had plans filed there for the residence.
Fisk University
The General Education Board’s underwriting included teacher training operations at Fisk.
Flagler College (formerly Ponce de Leon Hotel)
Flagler commissioned the Ponce de Leon Hotel, later known as Flagler College, as part of his resort economy development.
Flagler family cemetery outside Hopewell Junction
1970s
The article says Jeanne/Jean Flagler Mathews created this cemetery and moved Henry’s parents Isaac and Elizabeth there from Bellevue Cemetery.
Flagler family cemetery, New York (private burial ground)
1976
The article describes the creation of a Flagler family cemetery in New York in which Henry Flagler’s parents were relocated from Bellevue, Ohio and which was established as a private burial ground in 1976.
Flagler Memorial Mausoleum, St. Augustine, Florida
1950s
The article states Henry M. Flagler later had his wife Mary Harkness Flagler relocated to this mausoleum to be next to him and daughter Jennie.
Flagler Monument Island, Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
1896
The article says Flagler declined the city-name ‘Flagler’ and persuaded residents to use ‘Mayaimi,’ with an artificial island later constructed in Biscayne Bay called Flagler Monument Island.
Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
1959
The article states the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach acquired Henry Flagler’s railcar FEC #91 in 1959 and restored it.
Former Gingerbread House (Henry Flager / Bellevue YMCA home), Bellevue, Ohio
The article says Henry Flagler’s home in Bellevue, Ohio—remembered as the “Gingerbread House”—was sold/passed to Daniel M. Harkness and was near Harkness Memorial Presbyterian; it was also remembered as the former YMCA site.
Fort Fair Lawn
1780
The article says British forces constructed Fort Fair Lawn nearby after seizing Fair Lawn by 1780.
Foshalee Plantation
David Sinton Ingalls was a co-owner (with Robert Livingston Ireland Jr.) of the quail plantation Foshalee Plantation in Florida.
France
1910s–1940s
The article states USS Cythera’s sinking involved towing/escorting operations toward France in WWI, and in WWII the survivors were taken to France after capture.
Garden City aerodrome, Garden City, Long Island, New York
1910
A described 1910 incident occurred when Harry Stephen Harkness’s monoplane dived and was demolished while flying at the aerodrome in Garden City, Long Island.
Gittisham, Devon
The article says that after financial decline, Louisa Carolina Colleton lived in a humble laborer’s cottage in Gittisham.
Glen Cove, New York
Ruth Pruyn Phipps is described as being of Glen Cove, New York when connected to Marshall Field III’s Chelsea purchase.
Granville District of North Carolina
1729
The Carteret family refused the 1729 buyout, keeping a portion associated with the Granville District of North Carolina.
Great Fulford (Fulford family estate), Devon
1772
The article says Ann Fulford was born and raised at Great Fulford and that Kishanda Fulford found Louisa Carolina Colleton’s diaries in the library at Great Fulford for research.
Great Fulford country estate, Devon (library)
The article specifies that Kishanda Fulford found Louisa Carolina Colleton’s diaries in the library at Great Fulford.
Great Fulford, Devonshire, England
1770s
Louisa is described as living with her mother and parents at Great Fulford while returning to England during the Revolutionary War.
Grey Rock, Harbourside
1916
Mary Warden Harkness is reported to have passed the season there after Charles W. Harkness’s death.
Grosse Pointe Racetrack, Grosse Pointe, Michigan
1903
Henry Ford and Harry Stephen Harkness raced in the “999” in 1903 at Grosse Pointe Racetrack.
Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina
1960s–1980s
George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick bought, reunited, renovated, and later sold the Haig Point estate.
Hammondsport, New York
1839
After leaving Toledo, Ohio, the family moved back to Hammondsport, New York, where Henry Morrison Flagler went to local schools.
Hampton Institute (Hampton)
The General Education Board’s underwriting included teacher training operations at Hampton.
Hardeeville, South Carolina
1861
The article identifies Hardeeville as a key destination for residents fleeing Bluffton’s abandonment.
Harkness Chapel, Bellflower Road (University Circle), Cleveland, Ohio
1895
A chapel was constructed and endowed there in memory of Florence Harkness Severance.
Harkness Chapel, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
1890s–1900s
Harkness Chapel was built in memory of Florence Harkness Severance and later remodeled and rededicated.
Harkness estate on West Island (Dosoris)
1922
Reception was held at the Harkness estate on West Island (Dosoris), aka The Wings, after the 1922 wedding ceremony.
Harkness estate, Willoughby, Ohio
1895
Louis Severance and Florence Harkness Severance settled at the Harkness estate in spring 1895.
Harkness House (The Commonwealth Fund office), New York City, New York
1900s
Edward S. Harkness lived in a home at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 75th Street, given as a wedding present by his mother Anna M. Richardson (Harkness); the home is used as the Commonwealth Fund office.
Harkness House, East 74th Street, New York
The article says Edward Harkness built a squash court in his carriage house in New York down the street from Harkness House on East 74th Street.
Harkness Memorial First Congregational Church, Bellevue, Ohio
1887
Daniel M. Harkness donated funds for this church to be built next door to his home in Isabella Harkness’s honor; it was completed in 1887.
Harkness Memorial Presbyterian (First Congregational Church), Southwest Street, Bellevue, Ohio
1887
The article states Harkness Memorial Presbyterian (First Congregational Church) is located on Southwest Street in Bellevue, Ohio and was built in 1887 by Daniel M. Harkness.
Harriman cottage on Clay Street
1911
A 1911 social register entry is described as showing where the Charles Harkness family would be spending summers on Harriman’s Clay Street.
Harrow School
1800s
The article identifies Harrow School as the origin site where students developed a variation that led to squash.
Harvard University, Cambridge
Edward Harkness is said to have donated $13 million to build Residential Colleges at Harvard.
Hawaii
1942
The article states USS Cythera was en route from Norfolk to Hawaii when it was attacked.
Hazzard Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina
1704
The article places Hazzard Hall (the later Bolan Hall area) as waterfront property along Hazzard Creek, and it later describes boat launches into Hazzard Creek from Bolan Hall Landing.
Hembury Fort, Devon
The article says Richard Graves inherited Hembury Fort in Devon.
Henry Flagler’s Gingerbread House (YMCA), Bellevue
1850s–1970s
Built by Henry Flagler in 1859, inherited by Will Harkness, turned over for use as the town’s YMCA in 1904, and demolished in 1973.
Henry Flagler’s Royal Poinciana Hotel, Palm Beach
1906
The article includes a 1906 photo context set at Henry Flagler’s Royal Poinciana Hotel.
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
1960
Jean Flagler Matthews’ non-profit purchased Whitehall and opened it as the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum.
Heyward House, Bluffton
1841
The article identifies Heyward House as spared from the 1863 fire and repurposed as a Welcome Center and Museum.
Highclere Castle, Hampshire, England
The article states that the set for the Downton Abbey series was in the form of Highclere Castle in England.
Hilltop Park, New York City, New York
1920s
The Commonwealth Fund–linked medical merger that Edward S. Harkness helped orchestrate (creating Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center) was built in the 1920s on the site of Hilltop Park, which Edward S. Harkness purchased and donated.
Hilton Head Preserve, South Carolina
Hilton Head Preserve was owned by William P. Clyde.
Hilton Head town, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
1998
The article says the town of Hilton Head purchased the house and remaining sixty-eight-acre tract from the Hack family in 1998.
Hobcaw Barony, South Carolina
Bernard Baruch hosted Sir Winston Churchill there in 1932, and Franklin D. Roosevelt spent a full month there in 1944.
Hogg Plantation, Beaufort County, South Carolina
George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick owned Hogg Plantation as part of his Beaufort County holdings.
Hollywood (Vine Street Theatre)
1954
In 1954 Hartford purchased the Vine Street Theatre, renovated it, and renamed it the Huntington Hartford Theatre.
Honey Horn Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
1930s–1950s
The article identifies Honey Horn Plantation as the centerpiece of the 22,000-acre private preserve acquired by Alfred Lee Loomis and Landon K. Thorne and later sold in 1950.
Honey Horn, South Carolina
Honey Horn was associated with ownership by Landon K. Thorne and Alfred L. Loomis.
Hotel Green, Pasadena, California
1898
In 1898 Martha and Myrtle began their winter health travel to California and initially stayed at Hotel Green.
Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida
1894
Henry Flagler built the Hotel Royal Poinciana in 1894 and it later hosted visitors arriving aboard the Vanderbilt family’s private railroad car.
Huger-Gordon House, Bluffton
1795
The article describes Huger-Gordon House as the only antebellum home on the bluff to survive the 1863 raid.
Hunting Island Plantation
1863
The article says Union forces landed at Hunting Island Plantation shortly before entering and torching Bluffton on June 4, 1863.
Huntington, Long Island, New York
1917
Ingalls was sent to Huntington, Long Island, New York, for training on June 3 (year 1917 as stated in the war chronology).
Hyde Park, New York
after Henry’s passing (year not stated)
The article states Will Harkness would pass away at the young age of 60 in Hyde Park, NY.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Bellevue, Ohio
Bill Oddo volunteered his time at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Italy
1985
The article says the only surviving parts from the original Swain mansion are four front columns that came from Italy.
Ivy Lodge (former Harriman Cottage)
1911
The article states the Ivy Lodge was once the Harriman Cottage used by Charles Harkness and his family in 1911.
Jackfish Bay, Ontario
1911
The article states that Gunilda stopped at Jackfish Bay, Ontario, to load coal for the boilers before trying again to arrange a pilot.
Jacksonville
1883
Ida Alice Flagler and Henry Flagler visited Jacksonville on their honeymoon.
Jekyll Island Club
1939
The article includes a dated (1939) reference showing David and Louise Harkness Ingalls at the Jekyll Island Club.
Jersey
Sir George Carteret is described as a naval officer from Jersey, England, linking his origin to the proprietary leadership.
Kansas City, Missouri (Troost Ave.)
1880s–1890s
Lamon lived at a home on Troost Ave. in Kansas City.
Kebo Valley Golf Club
1912
Named as the place where Charles W. Harkness competed in bogey competition in 1912.
Kellsboro, Aiken, South Carolina
F. Ambrose "Brose" Clark left his historic Aiken estate Kellsboro to George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick.
Kentucky Horse Park
1897
The 1897 Big Barn Lamon built at Walnut Hall is described as still in service at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Key West
The article says Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad project extended to Key West.
Kirkside (Flagler’s private residence), St. Augustine, Florida
The article describes Flagler’s construction of his private residence Kirkside in St. Augustine and the engineering needed from St. Augustine to Palm Beach.
Kirkside, St. Augustine, Florida
1913
Mary Lily Kenan inherited Kirkside in St. Augustine after Henry Flagler’s death.
Knoxville, Tennessee (Old Smoky Railway Museum)
The article states the railcar Seminole owned by A. Kingsley Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber is now owned by the Old Smoky Railway Museum in Knoxville.
La Bellucia, Palm Beach, Florida
1903
Addison Mizner built La Bellucia in 1903 for Richard Howland Hunt.
La Guerida, Palm Beach, Florida
1905
Addison Mizner built La Guerida in 1905 for Edward Shearson.
Labrador coast (Cape St. Charles area)
1909
Peary’s notes place a stop at Cape St. Charles where he recognized Harkness’s Wakiva.
Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio
1888
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness was buried there, and Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness was buried there beside him after her death in 1926.
Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
1864
After Jennie A. Harkness’s death, Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness and Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness erected and furnished a memorial pavilion at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland.
Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio
1895
Florence Harkness Severance is buried in the Harkness family plot here.
Lansingburgh, New York
1840
In 1840, Daniel M. Harkness went to Lansingburgh, New York to try an apprenticeship as a printer.
Laurel Spring, South Carolina
Laurel Spring was owned by Edward F. Hutton.
Library? (none)
Lloyds Neck, Long Island, New York
1920s
The article describes Marshall Field III’s Caumsett estate being built at Lloyds Neck, Long Island, New York.
London
1917
Ingalls reported to the Commander of United States Naval Forces Operating in European waters in London.
Long Island Sound near Waterford
Eolia is described as being on Long Island Sound, where the Harknesses spent summers.
Louisville Courier-Journal (newspaper), Louisville, Kentucky
The article says Mary Lily Kenan Flagler Bingham used an inheritance to buy the Louisville Courier-Journal after her marriage to Robert Worth Bingham.
Main Street barbershop, Bellevue, Ohio
Bill Oddo owned a popular barbershop on Main Street that became a gathering place for local storytellers.
Manhasset, New York
Edward S. Harkness kept the golf retreat “Weekend” at Manhasset.
Manhattan (townhouse)
1970s
By the 1970s he became a recluse in his Manhattan townhouse, as described in the article’s final-years account.
Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida
1927
Mar-a-Lago was built in 1927 for Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton.
Markland House, St. Augustine
1880s
Dr. Andrew Anderson owned the nearby Markland house and the former orange grove and salt marsh belonging to Dr. Andrew Anderson included the hotel site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Radiation Laboratory (Rad Lab), Cambridge, Massachusetts
World War II era
The article states Alfred Lee Loomis helped establish and personally financed the MIT Radiation Laboratory to coordinate radar research.
McGarvey Shoal
1911
Gunilda ran hard aground on McGarvey Shoal (Old Man’s Hump) and slid off before sinking.
Memorial Presbyterian Church and Columbarium, St. Augustine
1890
Henry relocated Jenny and his wife Mary there after building a church and Flagler Columbarium in 1890, and Henry is interred there as well.
Memorial Presbyterian Church and Flagler Mausoleum, St. Augustine
1890
The article states that in 1890 the Memorial Presbyterian Church and attached Flagler Mausoleum were built and that Henry Flagler, Jennie Louise Flagler Benedict, Marjorie Flagler, and Mary Harkness Flagler are laid to rest there.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Edward Harkness is described as a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as underwriting related Egyptology excavations and gifts.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Egyptian galleries
1913
Edward S. Harkness bought the complete Tomb of Perneb and had it installed in a prominent location in the museum’s Egyptian galleries.
Miami
1977
Allen was involved in a violent incident in Miami that led to a 15-year prison sentence.
Miami River, Miami, Florida
1897
Flagler opened the Royal Palm Hotel on the north bank of the Miami River in 1897.
Miami-Dade County Courthouse, Miami, Florida
2006
The article notes that in 2006 a Flagler statue was unveiled on the southeast steps of Miami’s Dade County Courthouse on Flagler Street.
Miami, Florida
The article credits Flagler’s Florida railway building with carving cities like Miami out of wilderness.
Michigan
1862
In 1862, Henry M. Flagler went into the salt business in Michigan, after which the business failed.
Monroe Street, Bellevue, Ohio
The article references the Harkness/Flagler Distillery on Monroe Street in Bellevue.
Monte Carlo (Hôtel de Paris), Monaco
1960
Myrtle Harkness Macomber met Ilhamy Hussein Pacha in Monte-Carlo at Hôtel de Paris.
Montecito, California
The article says Ned Harkness and Mary Harkness had a home in Montecito, California.
Monterey Peninsula (Del Monte), California
After the Travers Stakes, the itinerary included proceeding to Del Monte on the Monterey Peninsula in California.
Montreal, Quebec
1908
After returning from the cruise, Lamon V. Harkness planned a trip that included Montreal.
Moosburg, Germany
1945
The article states POWs were force-marched toward Moosburg, Germany to another camp.
Morehouse College
Rockefeller is credited with financing major expansions at Morehouse College as part of his education work.
Morristown, New Jersey
1875
A. Kingsley “King” Macomber was born in Morristown, N.J.
Mrs. Day’s School, Cleveland, Ohio
Florence Harkness Severance received her primary education here.
Mulberry Plantation, South Carolina
1780
The article says Lady Jane fled to nearby Mulberry Plantation after being assaulted and robbed by British troopers during the British occupation.
Myrtle Island, South Carolina
1951
Walter Lee Mingledorff is described as “from Myrtle Island” when purchasing Belfair in 1951.
Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola)
1980s
The article lists a 1980s smaller grant from the foundation to the Naval Aviation Museum of Pensacola, Florida.
New Hyde Park, New York
1919
The article gives New Hyde Park as the place where William Lamon Harkness died.
New London, Connecticut
The article says James Gamble Rogers enjoyed rounds of golf at the Harkness private golf course in New London.
New York
Edward Harkness and Mary Harkness commuted with their steam yacht Stevana between here and Eolia.
New York City (Park Avenue residence)
After her marriage to Edward Vassallo Hartford, Henrietta Pollitzer and her husband resided on Park Avenue in New York City.
New York Public Library
Anna M. Harkness provided major gifts to the New York Public Library.
New York Supreme Court
Ida Alice Flagler was declared legally insane by the New York Supreme Court.
New York, New York
The itinerary included traveling to New York for the Belmont Stakes.
New York's Lying-In Hospital
J. Pierpont Morgan is described as building modern maternity facilities for New York’s Lying-In Hospital.
Newport
Charles William Harkness and Mary Warden visited Newport with the Agawa.
Newport Casino, Newport
1920s
The article describes Newport Casino as the center of tennis and the site hosting the Perpetual International Championship Cup referenced in the context of Henrietta’s Newport society push around Tennis Week.
Newport, Rhode Island (Chastellux / Lorillard Spencer mansion)
After Edward Vassallo Hartford’s death, Henrietta Pollitzer initially rented the Lorillard Spencer mansion in Newport.
Newport, Rhode Island (King Cottage at 24 Kay Street)
After renting Chastellux, Henrietta Pollitzer rented King Cottage at 24 Kay Street.
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York
The Harkness Pavilion at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center bears the family’s name.
Nice, France
1962
Myrtle Harkness Macomber was interred in Nice, France, along with Ilhamy Hussein Pacha.
No. 1 East 75th Street, New York, NY
1900s
Stuart Duncan’s mansion at No. 1 East 75th Street was adjacent to Edward Stephen Harkness’s project and had its bronze lettering changed to accommodate Edward Stephen Harkness’s address demand.
Norfolk
1942
The article states USS Cythera left Norfolk on a cruise to Hawaii shortly after Pearl Harbor.
North Carolina coast
1942
The article states USS Cythera was attacked about 115 miles off the North Carolina coast.
North Island, San Diego, California
1911
Harry Stephen Harkness established an aviation camp on North Island and received delivery of the airplane built by Charles F. Walsh for use by John Kiley.
Northeast Harbor
1916
Mary Warden Harkness’s obituary notes her connection to nearby Northeast Harbor during the 1916 summer.
Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina
The article says that after her passing, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler was interred at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Ochre Court, Newport, Rhode Island
1892
Ogden Goelet and Mary (May) Reta Wilson commissioned Ochre Court in 1892.
Off the coast of South Carolina
1889
The article says Jennie Louise Flagler Benedict died off the coast of South Carolina while aboard Commodore Benedict’s yacht the Oneida on March 25, 1889.
Okeetee Club (Jasper County), South Carolina
1894
The Okeetee Club was established as a 50,000-acre private club and its clubhouse and surrounding buildings were designed by Stanford White.
Okeetee River, South Carolina
colonial grant era (as described)
The article locates the Duke of Beaufort’s Barony region along the Okeetee River.
Old Black Point, Connecticut
The article says the Harkness private golf course in New London was a short ride from the Rogers family home in Old Black Point.
Old House Cemetery, Spring Island
1860s–1910s
The article identifies this cemetery as containing graves of U.S. Colored Troops veterans Anthony Edwards and Collins Mitchell.
Old House Plantation, South Carolina
The article states Thomas Heyward Jr. is interred at Old House Plantation near Chelsea.
Old Tabby Links (golf course), Spring Island
Modern (as described)
The article states that the “Old House” Cemetery is associated with the Old Tabby Links golf course.
One Elm Carriage House, Greenwich, Connecticut
1904
After the main house was torn down in 1904, the carriage house remained and was remodeled as a residence.
One Elm, Greenwich, Connecticut
1890s–1900s
Lamon bought the William Avery Rockefeller mansion “One Elm” in 1891 and later tore down its main house in 1904.
Orient Point (28-acre beach house), Mamaroneck, New York
1880s
Henry Flagler rented and then purchased the beach house that was called “Satanstoe” (and sometimes “Lawn Beach”) on a 28-acre property at Orient Point.
Orienta Point mansion
Ida Alice Flagler underwent a “rest cure” there after her time at Choate House.
Overseas Railroad / Key West Extension terminal area, Key West, Florida
2006
The article notes a 2006 Flagler statue was unveiled in Key West near the Over-Sea Railroad termination spot.
Oxford, England
1883
The first squash court outside Harrow is described as being constructed in Oxford in 1883.
Pacific Palisades (Huntington Hartford Foundation retreat)
1965
The article describes the Huntington Hartford Foundation artist retreat there, providing stipends and housing, and says it was shuttered in 1965.
Paicines Ranch
1915
Lamon passed away at Paicines Ranch in 1915.
Palatka? (none)
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton
1929
Mrs. R.T. Wilson and her daughter Marion are described as being of Palmetto Bluff, which ties the Bluffton/Beaufort Lowcountry into Henrietta Hartford’s Newport guest list.
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina
1900s–1920s
Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. built Palmetto Bluff in 1902 and it burned in March 1926.
Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Palmetto Bluff was owned by the Wilson family and described as a sprawling 20,000-acre retreat.
Paradise Island, Bahamas
1960s
Hartford purchased Hog Island, renaming it Paradise Island, built a resort there, later was forced to sell his stake, and the article notes his home there was later owned by Sir Richard Branson.
Paris
1917
Ingalls arrived in Paris on September 12, 1917.
Pearl Harbor
1941
The article states Charles H. Carter was at Pearl Harbor aboard USS Oklahoma during the Japanese attack.
Pebble Beach
1910s–1970s
The article discusses a “Macomber Cabin at Pebble Beach” built in 1917 that later burned down in 1977.
Philadelphia
Ida Alice Flagler grew up there.
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland
The itinerary included traveling to Pimlico in Baltimore for the Preakness.
Pinckney Island, South Carolina
1862
The article describes a Confederate guerrilla raid on Union soldiers camped on nearby Pinckney Island on August 21, 1862.
Piping Rock Club
The article lists William Lamon Harkness as a member.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Ogden Edwards family (connected to Lela) had a home in Pittsburgh.
Playa Riente, Palm Beach, Florida
1906
Addison Mizner built Playa Riente in 1906 for Jules Bache.
Playa Venecia, Palm Beach, Florida
1918
Addison Mizner built Playa Venecia in 1918 for Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), St. Augustine, Florida
1888
The article states the Ponce de Leon Hotel opened on January 10, 1888 and is now part of Flagler College.
Port Arthur, Ontario
1911
After the grounding, William L. Harkness caught a Canadian Pacific Railway train to Port Arthur to arrange for the tug James Whalen.
Port Royal (Battle of Port Royal), South Carolina
1861
The article links the Lowcountry flight to the Union Navy’s victory in the Battle of Port Royal.
Port Royal Sound, South Carolina
1861
Union naval forces entered Port Royal Sound in 1861 and the article ties this to the collapse of the plantation economy.
Presbyterian Hospital
The article credits major Anna M. Harkness gifts to Presbyterian Hospital.
Racquet and Tennis Club in New York
The article notes the Harkness squash court at Eolia was connected to membership in the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York, though match records were not found.
RAF Gosport
1910s
Ingalls was sent to the RFC training facility at RAF Gosport from December 13, 1917, until February 1918.
Ramage & Ferguson (shipyard, Edinburgh)
1907
Wakiva II was built and delivered to Lamon V. Harkness by Ramage & Ferguson.
Rancho Cienega de los Paicines Ranch
1900s–1910s
Lamon died at the ranch in January 1915, and the Macomber family established cattle breeding and thoroughbred racehorse operations there.
Rancho Cienega de Los Paicines, Paicines, California
A. Kingsley “King” Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber built Rancho Cienega de Los Paicines and ran it as a stud farm and cattle ranch.
Ring Oak Plantation
David Sinton Ingalls was a co-owner (with Robert Livingston Ireland Jr.) of the quail plantation Ring Oak Plantation in Florida.
Ristigouche area (Ristigouche River region)
The article says Ned Harkness was a member of The Ristigouche Salmon Club and describes the Ristigouche area as the fishing-camping location.
Rockefeller University (formerly Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research)
Rockefeller founded the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, described as eliminating hookworm and developing the yellow fever vaccine.
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
The article describes Flagler’s reported conversation with the president of Rollins College about his philanthropic efforts.
Romulus, New York
1828
Rev. Isaac Flagler married Elizabeth Morrison Caldwell Harkness in Romulus, New York on September 15, 1828.
Rose Hill (Belfair / Swain mansion area), Bluffton, South Carolina
1810s–1940s
The Swain mansion is described as located in what is today’s Rose Hill, and Rose Hill is also central to the Kirks’ ownership and later wedding gift from James Brown Kirk.
Rose Hill Plantation House (Rose Hill Mansion), US 278, Bluffton
1850s–1990s
Construction, renovation, listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and the 1987 fire and later restorations all occurred at the Rose Hill Plantation House.
Rossport, Michigan
1911
The article locates Gunilda’s submerged-rock collision near Rossport, MI before it sank.
Rossport, Ontario
1911
Gunilda’s planned route for the fishing trip to Lake Nipigon required traveling to Rossport, and she ran aground about 5 miles off Rossport.
Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles
The article locates Hartford’s planned sports club and play resort on his LA Rustic Canyon property designed by Frank Loyd Wright.
Salutation, West Island (Dosoris Island), Glen Cove, New York
1928
Junius S. Morgan III built Salutation after buying Paul Dana’s half of the island.
San Marco Hotel, St. Augustine
1885
In 1885, Henry Flagler stayed at the San Marco Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida with Ida Alice Shourds.
Sandusky, Ohio
1829
LG Harkness married Julia Follett in Sandusky, Ohio on August 21, 1829.
Saqqara
1913
The Tomb of Perneb was purchased and transported from Saqqara, Egypt, to The Met (1913).
Saratoga Springs, New York
The itinerary included the Travers Stakes in Saratoga, N.Y.
Saratoga, New York
The article states that Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. was deeply involved with horses and spent significant time in Saratoga.
Satanstoe / Lawn Beach, Mamaroneck
Henry Morrison Flagler and Mary Lily Kenan spent part of the rest of the year at Satanstoe/Lawn Beach in Mamaroneck, New York.
Satanstoe, New York
Satanstoe was one of Ida Alice Flagler and Henry Flagler’s homes.
Satanstoe, Orient Point, Mamaroneck, New York
1880s–1920s
Ida Alice spent time at the home “Satanstoe,” and after Mary Lily Kenan’s death the property was later sold and used for film productions.
Savannah’s Marine Railway Company, Savannah, Georgia
1951
Walter Lee Mingledorff is described as the owner of Savannah’s Marine Railway Company while purchasing Belfair in 1951.
Scotland
1746
The article gives William Telfair’s birthplace as Scotland and also states he was born in 1746 in Scotland.
Seaverge (estate in Newport)
1920s
Henrietta Pollitzer later purchased Seaverge in Newport and made major changes to support her son’s tennis interests.
Seaverge, Newport
1920s
Henrietta bought Seaverge in 1927, settled there in 1928, and Henrietta threw a ball for 400 at Seaverge in July 1929 to launch Hunt into Newport society.
Seaverge, Newport, Rhode Island
Henrietta Pollitzer Hartford Pignatelli hosted a large party there that Marion Steedman Mason attended after Richard Thornton Wilson Jr.’s death.
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
The article lists William Lamon Harkness as a member.
Seneca County, New York
The article says Elizabeth Ann Caldwell Morrison returned to Seneca County, New York.
Seven Oaks, Bluffton
1850
The article treats The Seven Oaks as a surviving residential structure from about 1850.
Severance Hall, Cleveland, Ohio
John L. Severance is identified as the builder of Severance Hall in Cleveland.
Shady Lawn, 97 Narragansett Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
The article identifies Shady Lawn at 97 Narragansett Avenue as one of the homes associated with Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. and Marion Steedman Mason.
Shady Lawn, Newport
Named as part of the Newport society guest list associated with Henrietta’s July 1929 ball.
Shaw Cove, New London
1939
Stevana is described as being anchored here near Eolia in May 1939 for longer docking/maintenance.
Sheepshead Bay Race Track, Brooklyn, New York
Harry Stephen Harkness led a group of investors that bought the Sheepshead Bay Race Track and converted it for auto racing.
Sherwood Lodge
The article states the Flaglers often spent time with the Pembroke Joneses at Sherwood Lodge in Newport, Rhode Island.
Silver Hill rehab center
1977
The rehab center in Connecticut where Rebekah Harkness sought help in 1977.
South America
1908
The early-1908 Wakiva II cruise traveled through South America.
Southampton, England
1927
The yacht Crusader was built in Southampton, England.
Spelman College (formerly Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary)
1880s
Rockefeller rescued the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary in 1884 and renamed it Spelman College, later financing Rockefeller Hall there (1886).
Spring Creek (Greenwood), Kansas
At age 16 Lamon bought a ranch outside Eureka, Kansas at Spring Creek, Greenwood, Kansas.
Spring Island, Port Royal Sound, South Carolina
1700s
Site of the plantation estate built by George Edwards, the Old House Cemetery described in the article, and later acquisition and development decisions described for Spring Island.
Squire Pope Carriage House (Town of Bluffton Welcome Center)
1850s
Henrietta Pollitzer grew up near this structure and married Edward Vassallo Hartford there; it later served as the Town of Bluffton Welcome Center.
Squire Pope Carriage House, Bluffton
The article states the outbuilding survived the burning of the main estate and was later repurposed into a residence.
St Andrews, Scotland
16th century
The article says cobbles beneath St Salvator’s Hall’s bell tower mark the site where 24-year-old Patrick Hamilton was burnt at the stake (died 1528).
St Salvator's Chapel, University of St Andrews
The article describes St Salvator’s Chapel and states that new stained glass windows were commissioned via a generous sum gifted to the University by Dr. Edward S. Harkness.
St Salvator's Hall, University of St Andrews
The article associates Edward Harkness with philanthropic contributions to St Salvator’s Hall at the University of St Andrews, noting the hall’s stained glass commemoration.
St. Augustine
Ida Alice Flagler and Henry Flagler were inspired there on their honeymoon and later hosted dinner dances there.
St. Louis de Poissy, France
1927
Kingsley Macomber and Myrtle Harkness Macomber bought horse operations there in 1927 from William K. Vanderbilt.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina
1768
The article states William Telfair met and married Elizabeth Bellinger in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Charleston.
St. Paul’s School (Concord)
David Sinton Ingalls attended St. Paul’s School in Concord for secondary education.
St. Pauls School, Concord
The article says he attended St. Pauls School in Concord, NH for 6 years as part of his college-prep education.
Stager-Beckwith mansion (now Children’s Museum of Cleveland), Cleveland, Ohio
1913
The article describes the Stager-Beckwith mansion beside Flagler’s Cleveland home and its conversion to the University Club in 1913 (later Children’s Museum of Cleveland).
Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C.
1911
The article states that in 1911 the Supreme Court found Standard Oil Company of New Jersey in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act and ordered its breakup.
Surinam, Dutch Guiana (Suriname)
1812
The article states William Telfair died in Surinam, Dutch Guiana in 1812.
Tampa Bay Hotel, Tampa
The article describes the Tampa Bay Hotel in Tampa as a testament to Henry Plant’s legacy.
The Breakers
Flagler commissioned The Breakers as an iconic resort development in Florida.
The Breakers, Palm Beach
The article identifies The Breakers in Palm Beach as one of Henry Flagler’s luxury hotel developments.
The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida
1890s–1900s
Henry Flagler built the Palm Beach Inn that later became The Breakers, and the second version was completed in 1900 after a fire.
The Buckingham Hotel (formerly Buckingham Hotel), New York, New York
1870s
Harry Harkness Flagler’s family initially stayed here when they first came to New York after Standard Oil moved its headquarters.
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
The article says Ned Harkness and Mary Harkness regularly visited The Greenbrier resort and most likely played golf and possibly fished there.
The Homestead (Hot Springs, Virginia)
1922
After Briarcliff Lodge, the newlyweds traveled on to The Homestead.
The Links Club, 36-38 East 62nd Street, New York, New York
The article states The Links Club was located at No. 36-38 E. 62nd St., near Ned and Mary Harkness’s New York home.
The Metropolitan Club, New York
The article lists William Lamon Harkness as a member.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) (Great Hall)
1910s
Edward S. Harkness’s gifts and underwriting shaped exhibits and underwrote the first public symphony concerts in 1918 in the Met’s Great Hall.
The Pilgrim Trust, London
1930
The article states that The Pilgrim Trust is based in London and founded in 1930 with a grant by Edward Harkness.
The Union Club of Cleveland
The article lists William Lamon Harkness as a member, indicating a sustained connection to the club.
The Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California
The article states Ned Harkness was a member of The Valley Club of Montecito.
The Windsor Hotel, New York, New York
1870s
After staying at The Buckingham Hotel, the Flagler family later moved a few blocks south to The Windsor Hotel.
Tomotley Plantation, Beaufort County, South Carolina
George Herbert "Pete" Bostwick owned Tomotley Plantation as part of his Beaufort County holdings.
Tomotley Plantation, South Carolina
Tomotley Plantation was owned by Henry O. Havemeyer.
Tower House, Tuxedo Park, New York
Pre-World War II
The article states Alfred Lee Loomis converted his Tuxedo Park mansion into a covert scientific laboratory and references the Tower House at Tuxedo Park.
Tremont House, Bellevue, Ohio
2000s
As president of the Historical Society, Bill Oddo facilitated the purchase of the Tremont House building and helped secure its listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee)
The General Education Board’s underwriting included teacher training operations at Tuskegee.
Tutankhamun's tomb (fourth shrine containing the sarcophagus)
1924
Edward S. Harkness and Albert Lythgoe arrived at the tomb and were present when Howard Carter opened the fourth shrine in which the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun was found (Feb 2, 1924).
Tuxedo Park, New York
Pre-World War II and World War II era
The article places Alfred Lee Loomis’s private laboratory and scientific “science salon” at his estate in Tuxedo Park and says he hosted major physicists there.
University Club, Cleveland, Ohio
1913
In 1913 the Stager-Beckwith mansion was converted into the University Club, described as an elite social club for upper-class male members.
University Hospitals (Cleveland)
1980s
In the early 1980s the Ingalls Foundation granted $1 million over 3 years to University Hospitals’ capital campaign.
University of Chicago
Rockefeller donated over $80 million to establish the University of Chicago as an elite research center.
University of North Carolina
William R. Kenan Jr. is described as a major benefactor to the University of North Carolina.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler Business School), Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The article states the Kenan-Flagler Business School is named for Flagler and his wife, described as early benefactors of UNC.
University of St Andrews (St Salvator’s Chapel / St Salvator’s Hall)
1930
Edward Harkness endowed restoration of St Salvator’s Chapel and built St Salvator’s Hall (1930).
University School (Cleveland)
David Sinton Ingalls received his secondary education at University School in Cleveland.
Upper Silesia, Poland
1940s
The article states James M. Brown wound up in a POW camp in Upper Silezia, Poland for the remainder of the war.
Upstate New York (Hopewell area)
Elizabeth Harkness returned to upstate New York to her mother-in-law’s home after being widowed (as stated in the article).
Vanderbilt University
1873
Vanderbilt University was established through Cornelius Vanderbilt’s $1 million founding grant in 1873.
Vatican City
The article states that Jacob Lawrence later had his works hung in the Vatican.
Villa Flora, Palm Beach, Florida
1907
Addison Mizner built Villa Flora in 1907 for Carl Fisher.
Villa Sylvia, Cap Ferrat, France
1960
Ilhamy Hussein Pacha and Myrtle Harkness Macomber bought and began furnishing the Villa Sylvia on Cap Ferrat.
Villa Zorayda, St. Augustine
1880s
Henry M. Flagler was impressed by its poured concrete construction method and offered to buy it for his wife.
Villa Zorayda, St. Augustine, Florida
Flagler offered to buy Villa Zorayda for his honeymoon and later used it as a seed for St. Augustine’s hotel ambitions (through Franklin W. Smith).
Walnut Hall
1900s
The article says Lamon V. Harkness entertained Emmons Harkness and Emmons Harkness’s nieces at Walnut Hall.
Walnut Hall Farm, Kentucky
Myrtle Harkness Macomber developed her passion for horses while living and working at Walnut Hall Farm, her father’s facility.
Walnut Hall Stock Farm, Donerail, Kentucky
1892
Following a Kentucky trip in 1892, Lamon acquired the 400-acre farm named Walnut Hall Stock Farm and developed it into a major Standardbred operation.
Washington D.C.
1861
The Union Army’s flight from Bull Run is described as fleeing toward Washington D.C., where it collided with civilians.
Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
1940
The article states William Swain Sr. is interred at Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard Valley Forge.
Waterloo, New York
The article mentions Stephen Cook in Waterloo, New York, where Stephen might have remained.
Weekend estate, Manhasset, New York
Edward and Mary Harkness also owned a separate estate on Long Island in Manhasset called Weekend (mentioned as part of their property holdings).
Weekend, Locust Valley, New York
The article places The Links Club as near Ned and Mary Harkness’s home named "Weekend."
West Indies
1908
The early-1908 Wakiva II cruise passed through the West Indies.
Western Reserve College, Cleveland, Ohio
1899
Harkness Chapel was erected here as a building in Florence Harkness Severance’s memory.
White Cottage (Broad River), South Carolina
White Cottage was owned by Henry W. Corning.
White House, Washington, D.C.
The article states that Jacob Lawrence later had his works hung in the White House.
Whitehall (now Flagler Museum), Palm Beach, Florida
1900s–1910s
Whitehall was built in 1902 for Flagler and Mary Lily and is where he fell in 1913 before dying from his injuries.
William Starr Miller House, 1048 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
After Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s death, Grace Graham Wilson moved to the William Starr Miller House at 1048 Fifth Avenue.
Willoughby, Ohio (Harkness lake house property later replaced by Cleveland Electric Illuminating plant site)
1870s–1950s
The summer/country lake house Stephen V. Harkness acquired in 1879 was located here; after his death Anna Harkness built a new home in the 1890s, the family last occupied it in 1902, and the house was later demolished after a Cleveland Electric Illuminating plant was built there in 1951.
Willoughby, Ohio (lake house area)
The article states Stephen had a lake house near Willoughby, Ohio where his children spent time.
Wilmington, Delaware
1880s–1890s
The article says railcar FEC #91 (built in 1886) and railcar FEC #90 (built in 1898) were built in Wilmington, Delaware by the Jackson and Sharp Company.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Jessie Kenan Wise is described as using her inheritance to help establish the family’s philanthropic footprint in Wilmington.
Wivenhoe, England
1890s
Gunilda’s home port is stated as Wivenhoe while it was owned by J. M. Sladen (and/or A. R. and J. M. Sladen) between 1897 and 1898.
Woodlawn Cemetery (Lamon V. Harkness Mausoleum), Bronx, New York
1919
Harry Stephen Harkness was interred in the Lamon V. Harkness Mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Yale Beinecke Library, New Haven, Connecticut
1900s
The Gutenberg Bible donated by Edward S. Harkness and Mary Stillman is on permanent display at the Yale Beinecke Library.
Yeamans Hall, Hanahan, South Carolina
The article notes Yeamans Hall was built by Seth Raynor in Hanahan, South Carolina (Charleston area) in the context of the listed residences and places associated with golf and fishing.
Yemassee, South Carolina
1710s
A significant portion of the Yamasee War (1715–1717) is described as occurring around today’s Yemasee, South Carolina.
