Prospective Buyer Looking to Restore Manor Inn Turrets

by Judy Silberstein

(April 16, 2003) In the 1890's the Larchmont Manor Inn was topped with turrets, also known as "belvederes." These disappeared in recent decades, during a period when the Inn's owners were struggling with the cost of repairing various aspects of the aging structure.

Now, Kevin and Beth Mullaney, prospective buyers of the Inn have plans to restore at least some of the turrets. Their focus is on the facade at the corner of Prospect and Magnolia Avenues. Vintage post cards from a friend's collection depict that part of the Inn, replete with ornate turret, porches and balconies.

"My goal is to have what you see when we're finished look exactly like it did in 1893 on that corner. That's where the most significant architecture is," said Kevin Mullaney. This is also the corner closest to their current home on 46 Magnolia Avenue.

There's a lot of work to be done to complete the sale, including appearances before the Planning Commission and other land use boards, but Mullaney stressed that he is committed to purchasing the Inn. "There's a bit more process to go through than with a normal house," he pointed out.