The Mansion at Tuckahoe
by Ben Prepelka
Title
The Mansion at Tuckahoe
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
This Jensen Beach mansion was the second home to sit atop Mount Elizabeth in Martin County, Florida, with the first wood-frame house burning down in 1921. During the Depression Era, Atlanta businessman, Willaford Leach and wife Anne Bates Leach purchased the property in 1936. Following the popular architectural design at the time, the Coca-Cola heiress named her new Mediterranean revival mansion "The Tuckahoe." The estate was the hub of social life in Martin County until the Leach family move to Palm Beach in the early 50s.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, the estate is now the centerpiece of Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach. Here on Florida's Treasure Coast, the mansion is "the place" for wedding ceremonies, receptions and events.
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June 10th, 2019
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Comments (13)
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L. Please add the photo to the 2022 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
Holly April Harris
Your lovely composition really highlights this awesome mansion! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 8/7/22
Cindy Treger
Ben, this is one gorgeous capture with amazing color. I can only imagine the beauty that awaits one inside. f/l
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful architectural photograph of a modern day mansion in Martin County, Florida, with great perspective, colors, light and shadows, and composition, Ben! F/L
Dawn Currie
Ben, Congratulations for your feature in our group, Florida-Images of the Sunshine State! Please take a moment to add it to the 2019 Florida Featured Work Archive discussion for additional visibility.
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
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