Bertrand Kahn bought the home in 1942 .
Bertrand Kahn gifted it to the City as a memorial to his father , Lazard Kahn , founder for one of the town 's largest companies , for community use .
Bertrand Kahn bought the home in 1942 and gifted it to the City as a memorial to his father , Lazard Kahn , founder for one of the town 's largest companies , for community use .