Woolworth Photo Exhibit Showcased at City Hall

Editor's Note: Announcement submitted by Joe Mansi for the North Shore Historical Museum.

An extraordinary photographic exhibit of the magnificent Woolworth Estate is now on display at Glen Cove’s City Hall.

The exhibit, made possible by the North Shore Historical Museum, captures the incredible history of the Gold Coast’s extraordinary ambiance and elegance during the 1920s. The Woolworth Mansion, now know as Winfield Hall, is a worthy testament to the extravagant splendor of that era.

In shining detail the photographs depict Winfield Hall’s artistic and solid magnificence as the home of Frank W. Woolworth. The rolling 18 acre estate dominates so many of the other sumptuous  estates that line Long Island’ s North Shore.

“Winfield Hall is a major part of the North Shore’s and Glen Cove’s history and is a perfect example of the archives and artifacts of this marvelous era that the North Shore Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting,” said president of the Museum Brian Mercadante. 

The photo exhibit displays Winfield Hall’s exquisite exterior and depicts many of the extraordinary rooms in this incredible structure.

In 1925, following the death of Frank Woolworth, The estate, including its personal effects, was put up for auction. It survives now as one more monumental heritage from Long Island’s North Shore past.