We are pleased to welcome as our guest author Corey Geske, independent historian, who, in 2017, identified the world-famous architect of Owl Hill at Fort Salonga, and the national prominence of the man who commissioned him. Her discoveries transformed an ‘old house’ into a National Register Eligible property by 2021, with unique credentials supporting its acquisition by Suffolk County as a 27-acre park and museum in 2024.

The region faces immense pressure from development, often leading to the demolition of modernist treasures to make way for new, larger homes. Increasing awareness and appreciation of these important structures is crucial to ensuring their survival.