Built Before The Civil War
The farmhouse is in Suffolk County, New York, near the hamlet of Commack. The Secatogue Native Americans who used to live there named Commack as a “census-designated place.” Commack, which spans 12 square miles, is recognized for its good soil and wooded areas. Today, practically the entire area has been suburbanized, making the Marion Carll Farm sight all the more distinctive. The property was established in 1701, with the house being built shortly before the Civil War broke out.
Built Before The Civil War
Time Took Its Toll On The House
Sansivero shot the Marion Carll Farmstead on several occasions with permission from the local school district and board. “Each time I visited I would uncover more items and many priceless antiques,” he says. The mansion appeared to have layers upon layers of rich historical artifacts. Although they’ve all been taken from the home, these rare images serve as a reminder of how the house appeared after it had been abandoned for so long.
Time Took Its Toll On The House
