The stalls and arch have been filled in harmoniously by the architect in 1952, continuing the elegant feeling Carrere & Hastings intended to project to the visitor
View looking west. The open arch led to the main exit road used by the Pratts. Bays at left were stalls for carriage horses. Room at right was a tack room, and tall building with large door was carriage house. Housing for grooms and drivers was on second floor.
The Payne garages in the English village were converted to kitchens in 1952.. With the growth of usage of autos, trucks, tractors, both the Ray Rich and the Brothers built simple garages
The west elevation contained living quarters for female servants. These rooms were converted into classrooms for Marist Prep. This was the normal entry for students, who would change shoes as they entered the building. This section is unusual for a Hastings building; he usually favored L or U shapes.
The south elevation opened onto a garden with balustrade wall matching that on the front and the east balcony. Inside were the dining room and morning sun room.
The Waldorf at West Park, forerunner of the Payne main house. Foundations of this house can be seen in the center cellar of the Payne mansion. It is uncertain whether the Waldorf was built by Archibald Russell or John Jacob Astor, although Astor certainly renovated it. Astor also gave it the name Waldorf, in honor of the town in Germany from which the Astors emigrated
Another view of the belvedere and part of north wall outside the library. Note that balustrade has been replaced with a solid railing above the front porch
Interior courtyard of main house. There were alcoves and murals on three sides, with the principal background a pale blue to set off the white limestone
The north facade was the usual entrance for those arriving by automobile. A driveway wound round the front door, and there were parking spaces in the foreground