Old Field Farm
Restoration

Restoration

Privately owned until 1986, Old Field Farm was acquired by Suffolk County to prevent commercial sale of the property or possible subdivision and development. During this period the facility stood vacant and continued to deteriorate. The County initiated a search to identify an appropriate entity to take on an extensive restoration required and manage Old Field Farm and return this prized local institution to its rightful place in the community. The following is a chronicle of the site’s ongoing restoration.

Main Ring & Grandstand

Grand Stand Before Renovations
Grand Stand After Renovations
Ring Before Renovations
Ring After Renovations
Main Ring Before Renovations
Main Ring After Renovations

Richard Haviland Smythe Main Barn

Barn Restoration
Side of Barn After Restoration
Main Ring During Renovation
Main Ring After Renovations

Gates

New gates were created by master woodworker furniture designer Darren Sternlieb who donated his time and talents. Also pictured is Old Field Farm volunteer Stephen Rizzutto and John Graziano, a sustainability major from Cornell University. Materials donated by Goldman Sachs. The new gate posts were also installed by volunteers from Goldman Sachs.

Gate After Renovations
Gate After Renovations

Secretary Booth

Secretary Booth Before Renovations
Secretary Booth After Renovations

Outer Stabling

Barns Before Renovations
Barns After Renovations

Grounds

Between Rings Before Renovations
Between Rings After Renovations
Between Rings Before Renovations
Between Rings After Renovations