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Construction of the estate began in 1916, reflecting Aldred’s desire to create a personal sanctuary—an elegant retreat blending old-world charm with modern luxury. He commissioned architect Bertram G. Goodhue, renowned for his Gothic Revival style and landmark projects like St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York. Goodhue’s design for Omstead was a grand Tudor Revival masterpiece, drawing inspiration from Elizabethan English estates.