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Old Long Island: 'Box Hill'
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Dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's 'gold coast' estates and other things old. Monday, May 10, 2010. Designed by himself (with the help of McKim. Between 1884-1906 in St. James. White had married Bessie Smith. In 1884 and purchased a small house in neighboring St. James. To see ' Box Hill. On google earth and HERE. Click below to see ' Box Hill. In a 1954 aerial shot. Pictures from H. McKim Mead and White. May 10, 2010 8:04 AM. May 10, 2010 8:22 AM. The Down East Dilettante. In the Samuel Whit...
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The Gilded Age Era: The Last Vanderbilt Stronghold, 640 Fifth Avenue, The Home of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Saturday, August 18, 2012. The Last Vanderbilt Stronghold, 640 Fifth Avenue, The Home of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Neily, As Cornelius Vanderbilt III Was Called, Was The Handsome Son Of Cornelius Vanderbillt II, Who Disinherited Him Because of His Marriage To Grace Wilson. Grace Wilson Vanderbilt, Of The "Marrying Wilsons", Would prove Them All Wrong And Succeed Them All As The Last Mrs. Vanderbilt. Once Completed The House Was One Of The Most Luxurious And Grand Homes In All Of New York City. Grace Alw...
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The Gilded Age Era: Kykuit
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Kykuit', the family seat. This hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Hammersmith Farm, The ...
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The Gilded Age Era: Villa Philbrook and The Phillips
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Friday, June 13, 2014. Villa Philbrook and The Phillips. The Phillips family was, perhaps, considered one of Tulsa's first families. Waite Phillip. Waite Phillips, 1933. The Phillips family at their Villa: Waite, daughter Helen, son Elliot and Genevieve. The Phillips family prepares for dinner at Villa Philbrook. All things should be put to their best possible use.". Waite Phillips in his later years. October 5, 2014 at 10:21 AM. Since you feel it is possible to use my. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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The Gilded Age Era: June 2014
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Friday, June 13, 2014. Villa Philbrook and The Phillips. The Phillips family was, perhaps, considered one of Tulsa's first families. Waite Phillip. Waite Phillips, 1933. The Phillips family at their Villa: Waite, daughter Helen, son Elliot and Genevieve. The Phillips family prepares for dinner at Villa Philbrook. All things should be put to their best possible use.". Waite Phillips in his later years. Monday, June 9, 2014. Moorland Lodge', 2013. A rare pastoral estate.". Floor plan of 'Moorland Lodge'.
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The Gilded Age Era: Giraud Fost And His Beloved "Bellefontaine"
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Monday, August 6, 2012. Giraud Fost And His Beloved "Bellefontaine". The passing of Giraud Foster, in his 95th year at "Bellefontaine", marked the end of a fabulous era in the Berkshires. Mr. Foster was one of the last of a group of wealthy resorters who brought world-wide fame and distinction to Lenox. His departure marked the end of an era of luxurious living. Bellefontaine", Mr. Foster's Summer Home, And Later Legal Residence, Was A Superb Replica Of A French Palace In The Time Of Louis XV. In the old...
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The Gilded Age Era: May 2014
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Kykuit', the family seat. This hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years. Monday, May 12, 2014. Sunday, May 11, 2014. Day) Three par...
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The Gilded Age Era: Moorland Lodge
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Monday, June 9, 2014. Moorland Lodge', 2013. A rare pastoral estate.". Margaret "Nin" Kahn Ryan on the cover of "Coronet" Magazine. Floor plan of 'Moorland Lodge'. Nin Ryan lived on at 'Moorland Lodge' for six more years. In 1972, she sold the estate to Mrs. Marjorie Atwood of New York and Georgia for an undisclosed amount. From then on, Mrs. Ryan would split her time between her Manhattan apartment and her London residence. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). An eccentric connoisseur of architecture.
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The Gilded Age Era: Oscar G. Mayer Mansion
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Sunday, January 11, 2015. Oscar G. Mayer Mansion. The Oscar G. Mayer Sr. Mansion, Evanston, Illinois. A front view of the dilapidated Mayer Mansion. Oscar G. Mayer Sr. circa 1960's. Oscar G. Mayer (1888-1965). The fireplace in the library of the mansion. The bathrooms are in the worst condition, though the pink marble and stained. Glass window appear to be in relatively good condition. The staircase of the mansion. Aerial of the Mayer property. Street view of Oscar Mayer mansion. Give us a "Like" and sho...