That Great Hall, because every mansion needs a minstrel gallery. I always love getting a vacation "cottage" for my birthday - makes all those Starbucks gift cards seem superfluous. Thanks, Ken, for this fascinating video.
How sad for us today that none of his incredible homes have survived. He sounds like he was a very kind and benevolent man. Another GREAT presentation!
Many, many 'robber barons' were more benevolent than 99% of the people we will ever meet. Andrew Carnegie alone built (free of charge) hundreds of *beautiful* libraries around the country and financed the installation of hundreds of church organs. He became the richest man in America then gave away every dollar he ever made.
This is a unique case where I feel Arthur Curtiss James is absolutely ok with all his mansions being torn down and gone now; he seems like the type that is too busy living their best life and making their own memories to worry about leaving a legacy
I have actually read a biography of Arthur Curtis James. He did not leave millions to his children as he didn't have any, but he was close to his wife's sister's family. Beacon Hill was the largest estate in Newport. Unfortunately, like The Bells, it was abandoned and eventually burned down by vandals. You can see that the gardens are obviously quite beautiful, but what you cannot see in these old photos is that they were almost totally blue. An excellent video of a little-known man. BTW architect Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes (his parents built Shadow Brook in Lenox, MA) was his cousin.
The gardens of Beacon Hill were in the process of being renovated by my cousin, Dorrance "Dodo" Hill Hamilton, who passed away in 2017. Her home in Newport, RI was bought by 'Judge Judy'.
Thanks for shedding light on this often overlooked individual and his wonderful homes. I like the Newport house with its removable wall for large dinner parties, but was most drawn to the interesting village he built to house his live-in staff.
I like the cottage, but it seems strange not to buy a property that connects to the sea. I mean, as long as you’re giving someone a cottage for their birthday😂 This was really interesting! I’ve never heard of him. I love that he gave away so much of his money.
Scintillating grandeur in the each of the various mansions. The enormously vaulted ceiling in the first house w the minstrel gallery & other features too numerous is rather remarkable. Kudos to you sharing your unquenchable passion throughout the ages, in appreciation 🙏🏼⚒️🌹
The Manhattan house was my favorite. It was stunningly simple, horizontal in a city which favored vertical, yet light inside. Quite an architectural accomplishment in the most dense city in the country.
Love the work that you do on old mansions. Have you by any chance made one on Louis Untermeyer or a man named Phelps? Phelps had a mansion in North Tarrytown New York. Some of his property was donated to a hospital named after him. Louis Untermeyer had an estate in North Yonkers on Broadway (Route 9 ) His formal gardens have been restored thanks to those who are related in some way. Not sure what happened to both mansions. In this area there is still the Boyce thompson mansion, Lanoir mansion and another just north. I would love to get info on these sites
Glad to see you included ACJ, expand to his boats. Coronet is now at Mystic Seaport. He had no children. And he left nothing to a niece who lived on the grounds because she felt he was a womanizer. His Tarrytown home became a hospital. The Swiss farm still stands.
@@danielulz1640 Definitely true. Biltmore in Asheville has their kitchen below the main floor. And Downton Abbey, even though it's a pretend upstairs/downstairs situation for filming, has their kitchen downstairs too.
Sorry for the late view but love going to rockwood hall park it’s right next door to the James house that I saw a picture of in this post did you ever do a video on it? I’ve been there when my uncle was the caretaker it’s entry way is beautiful with staircase and use of marble.
That Great Hall, because every mansion needs a minstrel gallery. I always love getting a vacation "cottage" for my birthday - makes all those Starbucks gift cards seem superfluous. Thanks, Ken, for this fascinating video.
How sad for us today that none of his incredible homes have survived. He sounds like he was a very kind and benevolent man. Another GREAT presentation!
Many, many 'robber barons' were more benevolent than 99% of the people we will ever meet.
Andrew Carnegie alone built (free of charge) hundreds of *beautiful* libraries around the country and financed the installation of hundreds of church organs.
He became the richest man in America then gave away every dollar he ever made.
The cottage was beautiful. There was so much detailed work done on both of his homes that it's sad that they were torn down
Beacon Hill was burned down by vandals.
His children...ugg! All they cared about was the money!
@@Trenaway What children? He didn't have any children.
Afternoon..thank you again for your wonderful tour. Each house is so very lovely in its own way...hope the restoration is going well
Ken, you've done it again, my guy. Great photos of beautiful homes coupled with a riveting story. 😎❤️
Awesome video. Well put together as always.
The grandfathers house was my favorite.
This is a unique case where I feel Arthur Curtiss James is absolutely ok with all his mansions being torn down and gone now; he seems like the type that is too busy living their best life and making their own memories to worry about leaving a legacy
I have actually read a biography of Arthur Curtis James. He did not leave millions to his children as he didn't have any, but he was close to his wife's sister's family. Beacon Hill was the largest estate in Newport. Unfortunately, like The Bells, it was abandoned and eventually burned down by vandals. You can see that the gardens are obviously quite beautiful, but what you cannot see in these old photos is that they were almost totally blue. An excellent video of a little-known man. BTW architect Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes (his parents built Shadow Brook in Lenox, MA) was his cousin.
The gardens of Beacon Hill were in the process of being renovated by my cousin, Dorrance "Dodo" Hill Hamilton, who passed away in 2017. Her home in Newport, RI was bought by 'Judge Judy'.
Loved Beacon Hill. The gardens were gorgeous. Thank you for sharing 💜
That row of houses on Park and 69th are all gone, minus the corner. Replaced w sad apartment buildings
I loved the Newport house but they were both beautiful.
So sad that none of those beautiful houses are still standing. Great video.
Thank you for the video!
Wow, a dining table that seats 40 guests!!! The Newport home is over the top opulent!!! 👍👍🙂
Thanks for shedding light on this often overlooked individual and his wonderful homes. I like the Newport house with its removable wall for large dinner parties, but was most drawn to the interesting village he built to house his live-in staff.
The Newport house!
Loved the second house with the rounded ends!
I like the cottage, but it seems strange not to buy a property that connects to the sea. I mean, as long as you’re giving someone a cottage for their birthday😂 This was really interesting! I’ve never heard of him. I love that he gave away so much of his money.
Scintillating grandeur in the each of the various mansions. The enormously vaulted ceiling in the first house w the minstrel gallery & other features too numerous is rather remarkable. Kudos to you sharing your unquenchable passion throughout the ages, in appreciation 🙏🏼⚒️🌹
The Newport house is my favorite. I love that he was so generous and private.
The Newport mansion with formal gardens would be my favorite because I am fond of great landscapes. 😎
Wow, a cottage???? That is/was some cottage. Wish I had a cottage that size! Better yet, I wish I had a house that size.😅
Undoubtedly the cottage was the most beautiful, and it’s village.
Ken, your coverage of the Gilded and Victorian ages are never remissed in detail and interest-thank you for your research and dedication! 🕵️🏠
Thank you.
That was really interesting. Thank you.
The Manhattan house was my favorite. It was stunningly simple, horizontal in a city which favored vertical, yet light inside. Quite an architectural accomplishment in the most dense city in the country.
I love the history on houses thanks Ken .
Love the work that you do on old mansions. Have you by any chance made one on Louis Untermeyer or a man named Phelps? Phelps had a mansion in North Tarrytown New York. Some of his property was donated to a hospital named after him.
Louis Untermeyer had an estate in North Yonkers on Broadway (Route 9 ) His formal gardens have been restored thanks to those who are related in some way. Not sure what happened to both mansions. In this area there is still the Boyce thompson mansion, Lanoir mansion and another just north. I would love to get info on these sites
The largest real estate holders in the country are still the railroads. 🚂
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That's a cottage??? 😊
If he built that "cottage" for her in Newport,, I'll bet his automobiles were magnificent !
Glad to see you included ACJ, expand to his boats. Coronet is now at Mystic Seaport. He had no children. And he left nothing to a niece who lived on the grounds because she felt he was a womanizer. His Tarrytown home became a hospital. The Swiss farm still stands.
At 2:04, where is the kitchen? It just says "pantry" off of the Dining Room. On a different note, I love the European tapestries in the Great Hall 😍
Kitchens were typically in the basement.
@@danielulz1640 Definitely true. Biltmore in Asheville has their kitchen below the main floor. And Downton Abbey, even though it's a pretend upstairs/downstairs situation for filming, has their kitchen downstairs too.
Please build me a cottage for my birthday. Thanks
How heartbreaking!
Sorry for the late view but love going to rockwood hall park it’s right next door to the James house that I saw a picture of in this post did you ever do a video on it? I’ve been there when my uncle was the caretaker it’s entry way is beautiful with staircase and use of marble.
😎😎😎😎
Can I have that secret top floor on Park and 61st as a music production studio please?
Are there?
Tours for this mansion.
❤🎉❤🎉
I love his New York mansion, but it's impossible to find complete floor plans for the thing.
Just a minor note: you spelled “boudoir” incorrectly.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention! I'll double-check the subtitles, cheers!
Was his grandfather's house on the Hudson River torn down? Where was it?
Beacon Hill 😮
Definitely Beacon Hill and its “village”.
What a shame they demolished those houses.
Cant hear you
Not exactly homely 🤪
not homes - houses - no life or memories - dead
His children were useless.
Why are we whispering?
cursed