"The 30,000-square-foot property has housed numerous notable individuals over the centuries, including Albert Clemens, the nephew of author Mark Twain, and architect Edmund Dreyfuss, who eventually passed the home down to his son, sculptor John Dreyfuss. Philanthropist Dr. Sachiko Kunō bought the mansion for $11 million in 2011 to serve as the headquarters for Halcyon, a nonprofit organization that helps to fund early-stage businesses across climate, health, and equity technology."
"Harris and his wife, Marjorie Harris, are said to have big plans for the Halcyon House: returning the 239-year-old building to a single-family home while preserving its historical significance. This isn't Harris's first time repurposing historic buildings. In 2017, the private equity investor bought New York's Dommerich Mansion for $52 million, converting the townhouse from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a single-family residence. For now, the Harrises' primary residence continues to be in Miami, Florida, where property records indicate they own a home in the affluent enclave of North Bay Road."
The 30,000-square-foot Halcyon House has housed notable figures including Albert Clemens, nephew of Mark Twain, and architect Edmund Dreyfuss, later inherited by sculptor John Dreyfuss. Philanthropist Dr. Sachiko Kunō purchased the mansion for $11 million in 2011 to serve as headquarters for Halcyon, a nonprofit that funds early-stage businesses in climate, health, and equity technology. Harris and his wife, Marjorie Harris, intend to return the 239-year-old building to a single-family home while preserving its historical significance. Harris previously repurposed historic properties, buying New York's Dommerich Mansion in 2017 for $52 million and converting it from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a private residence. The Harrises currently maintain their primary residence in Miami, owning a home in the affluent North Bay Road enclave.
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