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to the Centennial Farm Manor

Centennial Farm Manor
History

Construction began on Centennial Farm Manor in 1914. It was placed on hold due to the War and completed between 1917 and 1920. The widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick, remarried attorney Fitch Gilbert, Jr. and they spent summers here, vacationing with her children. One of her children, George Herbert 'Pete' Bostwick, a legendary polo player, as well as tennis champ and a steeplechase winner built a world class polo field and complex on the estate. Equestrians and polo players from all over the world would bring their grooms their tack and horses to play World-Class Polo Tournaments. On Sundays people would come from all over New York to watch the best polo players in the world, feel the excitement in the air and hear the pounding of hoofs as the players would charge their horses toward the ball. At one time the estate included over 1500 acres and included Restaurants, a club house, a practice field and additional houses and barns. The Butler's house is still part of the estate and is also available for rent. Also located on the estate is the Carriage house, the linen house, and the original 'Village Farms' farm-house and barns. We still have a Thoroughbred broodmare or two and maintain a Thoroughbred boarding and breeding facility across from the old polo fields. The history of this place is phenomenal. We are the only owners since the Bostwick/Gilbert family to own the place and we have tried to keep the historical charm intact. Please, come and be our guests!