Program

NYS Historic

Subject

House, People

Location

2802 NY-43, Sand Lake, NY 12153, USA

Lat/Long

42.634618, -73.537493

Grant Recipient

The Sand Lake Historical Society

Albert F. Fox built this Greek Revival mansion in Sand Lake, NY circa 1847, on land previously owned by the Sliter family. Fox operated a glass factory nearby, which gave the name to Glass Lake, in about 1838 to 1853. He also served in the New York State Legislature as a senator in 1848-1849. Later, the home was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eauclaire. Mrs. Eaulcaire started collecting children’s dolls in Paris in 1953 and in 1954 purchased Fox Mansion as a way to expand her home to include her growing collection. Soon after, she opened her collection to the public as a doll museum, which operated in Fox Mansion until 1972.