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🏰 Casa Basso Castle Photo Lot 🏰 Westhampton, Long Island – Brouwer Sculptures & Pinewold Park
Original vintage photograph lot featuring the iconic Casa Basso property in Westhampton, Long Island, New York, including the castle structure and the distinctive sculptural installations created by artist Theophilus Anthony Brouwer, Jr.. These images date to the late 1940s–early 1950s, when the property—then known as Pinewold Park—was a unique and widely visited roadside attraction.
📍 What You’re Seeing:
Multiple views of the castle-like structure along Montauk Highway, along with the famous large-scale sculptures—including the well-known swordsmen figures and other dramatic installations that made this location a Long Island landmark. 📸 Included in This Lot
- Set of original vintage black & white photographs
- Casa Basso / Pinewold Park castle structure
- Brouwer sculpture figures (including swordsmen)
- Multiple angles and perspectives of the property
- Westhampton, Long Island location
- Circa late 1940s–early 1950s
- Original period snapshots (not reproductions)
🏛️ Historical Significance
The Casa Basso property began as a private artistic vision by Theophilus Brouwer, Jr., who built a castle-like residence inspired by European architecture and filled the grounds with striking sculptures. The site later became a well-known Long Island destination and restaurant, making these photographs a rare glimpse into its early public viewing era.
đź“š Provenance
From the well-documented Curtis family scrapbook collection, an authentic archive of mid-20th century photography capturing Long Island locations, travel, and everyday life.
đź“Ś Condition
- Vintage age toning and handling wear
- Some softness and light spotting typical of original snapshots
- Edge and corner wear from scrapbook storage
- Some markings on reverse (see photos)
- Please review all images carefully for condition details
🎯 Why This Lot Stands Out
- Identifiable historic Long Island landmark
- Early views of Casa Basso / Pinewold Park
- Rare documentation of Brouwer’s sculpture installations
- Strong crossover appeal: architecture, art, and regional history
- Far more desirable as a curated group than individual snapshots
📦 Ships quickly and securely with protective packaging Curtis Family Scrapbook Collection | Historic Long Island Photography
