Abandoned Titanic Owner's Gilded-Aged Mansion (Lynwood Hall)
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History:
Lynnewood Hall, an impressive neoclassical mansion located in Philadelphia, was built from 1897 to 1900 for businessman Peter A.B. Widener. This extravagant estate, often referred to as "the last American Versailles," served as a symbol of opulence during the Gilded Age. It boasted luxurious interiors, a remarkable art collection, and hosted elaborate social gatherings. The mansion's construction cost was $8 million in 1900, equivalent to approximately $256 million today when adjusted for inflation. Among its notable features, the mansion's ballroom had a capacity of 1,000 people. The mega-mansion covered 70,000 square feet and included 55 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, a magnificent great hall with a grand staircase, an indoor pool, an art gallery, and a 1,000-person ballroom.
The history of this grand residence is marked by tragedy, as it is associated with the Titanic disaster. Despite being a 20% investor in the Titanic, Peter Widener, who was approximately 78 years old at the time, chose not to board the ill-fated ship in 1912. Instead, he decided to bring his family back to their $8 million Elkins Park home in style. Unfortunately, only his daughter-in-law survived the journey, as George and Harry perished at sea. casting a shadow over the family and the estate.
The Titanic sank in 1912, and Peter Widener passed away three years later in 1915. He left the opulent mansion, known for its gilded gold doors, to his youngest son Joseph, who also passed away in the house in 1943. In 1952, a radio broadcaster named Reverend Carl McIntire, known for his anti-Communist stance, converted the mansion into a religious school named "Faith Theological Seminary." Financial troubles eventually led to the foreclosure of the property in 1992. During McIntire's tenure, many of the mansion's exquisite furnishings and historic elements were sold off, and damaged areas of the building were sealed off rather than being repaired.
Ownership of Lynnewood Hall was transferred to the First Korean Church of New York in 1996, and this transfer was recorded with a sale price of $0. Over time, the mansion fell into disrepair and was ultimately abandoned, resulting in its current deteriorated condition. Recent efforts have been undertaken to preserve and restore this historic property, with plans to transform it into a public cultural space and museum.
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its a copyin machine. yep like things u never seen lol ...
Happy New Year everyone! this was filmed a few years ago! Hope you guys enjoy it! It's not abandoned anymore and is ungoing renovation and construction!
Spend the night in there and record it
this cost was what? 8.00.000??? Hehe u forget a 0 in the text.
I'm very happy that's its being used for something it's nice to know that it is ............happy new year to you and your family ❤❤❤ and to very one else...
happy new year too idol steve i miss your vlog staysafe and keep it up godbless❤❤❤
happy new year too
Steve did you know that the property was purchases in June 2023? On February 8, 2023, a purchase agreement was announced for the property by the foundation, with plans for the restored gardens to be open to the public as a park, and to fully restore the hall.[1] On June 27, 2023, the mansion's sale was completed for $9 million, and ownership passed to the nonprofit Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation.
Thank goodness! I can't wait to visit.
"So glad👍....this beautiful mansion, deserves to be back to it's former glory, & to be appreciated, & loved by the public.....it would make a fantastic wedding venue. It's part of American history"🤗
really?
so cool!
That is stunning and ashamed to be abandoned like that
The architecture in this mansion just blew my mind. It makes me appreciate the more old world architecture from back then . I so appreciate the look inside of what was once a grand designed home.
I've seen my share of abandoned Mansions, but this is by far the "ONE" that outshines them all. I would love to see and explore this place in person. Thanks for the share, Steve! And as always, be safe and happy in your explorations and journeys!🙂🙂🙂
That woodwork is what always amazes me the most! Such craftsmanship is rare to find these days.
The ornate, intricate detailing, awesome,regal
Hi Steve, I haven't seen it all yet. I'm already speechless with this amazing titanic owner's mansion. Thank you for exploring with us, Steve. Have a happy and safe New Year🎉🎉🎉
Hey Steve! 🥰 Those symbols/decorative elements you asked about are called a "Cartouche". The blank oval is a symbolical place holder for future family portraits or insignia. The faces on the ceiling are called "Mascaron" - they have a pretty ancient history. I wish you all a happy new year!
Wow. That's amazing. Thank you for the insight
@@misslaura4394 🥰
So many Hav been here, it's like visiting an old friend😊
Steve, I'm SOOO glad you got to explore Lynnewood Hall. I've been fascinated by this place for a long time, and was excited to see your take on it. This is a gilded age gem. You won't see many mansions like this outside of Europe, that's for sure! I really hope that while you were in the area, you got to visit Lynnewood's abandoned neighbor "Elstowe Manor", which was also built by Horace Trumbauer. What opulence these places boasted! I'm not quite sure which one was more beautiful, but I can say for sure, Lynnewood Hall is one of those places you would never forget! A true treasure. This mansion is one of America's greatest historical gems, and deserves to be shared with the world. Thanks for recording this beauty for all to see, Steve! A fantastic video, as usual! 👍 🙏 ❤
I'm still curious what's beyond that tunnel. I wish you could go back and explore with more people from your crew
Not seen the video fully yet but Access to under fountains if it’s the one I’m thinking of.
Steve, that’s an Organ not a piano. And that book said WORSHIP SERVICE HYMNAL. ( it has music)
On the upside, you have great vids and enjoy watching them. Maybe someday Dave (AWE) can join you in an American explore. Just a guess on my part, but that (video machine) in the basement looks like an audio voice recorder (they used them in the 50’s and 60’s. The graph machine (I think) could possibly be a something used for Morris code (telegraph machine) I could be wrong just putting my thoughts out the since you asked. Great vid
I'm glad to see you doing the stuff I like and not just the haunted and ghost stuff you've been doing
I wish he'd stay away from the "ghost" stuff. It's very dangerous to mess with the demons! It's no joke!
I've been watching you for about 5 or 6 years now. Another Great year with you Steve, outstanding urbex work! Thank you 😊 ❤. Xx Oo Happy New Year to you, your family and all urbexers. God Bless 🥰🥰
Happy New Year 🎉Steve and Crew! Love following your adventures around the world! I enjoy seeing what is out there to be discovered! Stay safe and will happily watch from the comfort of my home 😊
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE FRIENDS WHO ENJOY STEVE'S EXPLORATION. 🎉 BTW THANK YOU STEVE AND CREW.
The third floor is usually for the staff and families to live in.The back stair case is also for the staff.
What a waste, such a grand place, and a mystery as to why it was just left? 😿
Exactly 😢
Another amazing exploration Steve! More explorations to come in 2024! ❤
The glass ceiling @16:47 reminded me of the one at the top of the great stairs in the Titanic, perhaps the same company made both.
No. Harland and Wolff shipyard in Northern Ireland constructed the Titanic.
Hi Steve happy new year ,thank you for all your travels Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️
Multigraph.
Invented in 1902.
Used for printing .
I seen Multigraphs and all sorts of vintage printing equipment at Civic Hynes in Boston Mass.
Liltho- graphs are antiques too.
Thanks for sharing this astounding find with me and your viewers.
I am looking forward in seeing more of your works once i subscribe.
Thank you for this explore!
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32:52 ? This?
Happy new year Steve!!! More vlogs to come please
Happy New year Steve! Thank you for all your hardwork throughout the year! More amazing videos on 2024 ❤❤❤
Okay I'm only 9 minutes in this video and I want to say that I am jealous ❗
I could spend all day in one room just looking over every square inch of every nook and cranny.
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THIS MANSION THIS IS SOMETHING I COULD NEVER DO.
I could only dream of doing something like that not that I wouldn't want to I would love to but I'm unable to do so SO THANK YOU
It’s a very beautiful place and stunning architecture 😮 Hope you have a safe and Happy New Year from NJ ❤
Happy new year 🎉
That was badass. I could camp out in that monster and just explore for days.
Happy New year Steve. Quite an amazing place nice to revisit, it has got a bit more damaged from when I last saw it Great video.
Happy new year Steve !
Amazing place, love the building itself, such beauty. Thank you for going for us
A beautiful estate. She's a beauty just like the Titanic was. I'm hoping that it will be restored. Awesome last video of the year Steve, a real Doozie. I'm a very big Titanic nerd. Happy New Year to you and my best for 2024. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That place is massive . It’s huge . Awesome video Steve . Maybe they did away with the pool . Who knows . Thanks Steve
Wow amazing explore. Done beautifully! Love it. Steve is number 1 😊😊😊
Thank you for showing this. Ive always wanted to see the inside of that mansion.
Happy New Year and thank you for this nice video!
Happy New Years 🎉 great video as always!! Be safe and thank you for everything
From Southeast Texas area
Awesome video happy New year
happy new year @steve ronin.,.thumbs up , this is amazing..stay safe God bless
What an amazing house…. It would make a fantastic hotel / motel. Or shelter for people in need … with some of the rooms they could be made into school rooms.
Happy new year Steve Ronin 🎉
Happy new year Steve.
Wow. Happy New Year! Steve🎉
This place is massive look a lot like a palace , this person who owned this place back in the day had to be super rich to be able to build a place like this , love the architecture of ceilings specially the grand entrance hall ceiling is stunning , it’s amazing to see some of the room still standing after all this year, this place is so big would get lost walking around, I wonder anyone could find each other who was live together in this place lol , it’s amazing experience to see , thank you for sharing
Happy new Steve hopefully you're well.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
I live 5 mins away from there, me and my cousins snuck thru and tripped the alarm🤦🏾 had to jump over the gate
Love this video buddy and a happy new year
Happy new year idol, I've been waiting for a little bit long time for your new video/post
JUST RE WATCHED THE MOVIE. THIS IS GOLDEN ROSE .
THANKS STEVE .
Happy New Year’s Steve all the best in 2024 🎊🥂🎆 looking forward to seeing what you bring in the new year!! Omg this mansion is absolutely gorgeous I’m blown away. Incredible video Steve best way to end 2023 ❤
This place is truly amazing, I don't understand how it was ever abandon. If I could I would have purchased this property, restored it and lived in it. It's reminds me of the mansion in the Resident Evil game. Absolutely awesome!
it takes a lot of money to keep up with a place this huge. most people couldn't afford the staff alone, much less the upkeep, repairs and taxes. when the "fortune" that built this place started to dwindle, she lady just couldn't afford to keep it anymore. it's so sad to see this happen to such masterpieces!! brothers of decay give a thorough tour and history of this beauty on their platform. i highly recommend.
You should really look at a book of architecture. Such as Architecture of the Gilded age. Check out the age and then architecture of the place you’re exploring. This was used as a seminary. The house is in the neoclassical revival style. The carved faces generally (mascarons) were a warning that someone is always listening. The ceilings are called coffered. The Cartouche they are generally left as just an architectural detail, but can be used for heraldic frames or other forms of monument, like dates, or family motto.
Happy new year Steve 🥰❤️
Honestly!? How is such a palace simply abandoned and left to rot like this?
The owner wive found out she didn't have enough money too up keep the mansion she gave away the art work too a museum. Fired most of her staff move too house in Florida.
There is another mansion next door identical. This place was on a news program & the foundation folks were interviewed. Those tunnels gave me claustrophobia on my tiny IPad. Cheers from Alabama. linda🎉
Wow!!!...Your video's are so dope!..Wish I was apart of ur crew & could go along 4 the ride 2...AMAZING STEVE!
Happy New year Steve stay safe and more ghost content to come .. I'm a fan from Philippines 🎉
Before the video even starts, this house reminds me so much it the Biltmore estate in North Carolina 🩵
Happy new year brother Steve 🧡🧡🧡
WoW beautiful, huge mansion.details arts are stunning. ❤❤
This content is totally cool sir Steve 👍👍happy new year🎉🎉🎉
There was a sister house just like it but was torn down in the 80 s it cost millions too restore not too mention the taxes
I thought I had heard that or seen something about it. (The identical house). Hopefully, they can raise enough to repair it.
Hi steve 😊 Happy New Year!!!
Keep doing good videos. Stay humble. Love you for being a little bit of a Filipino. It makes us all proud ❤and stay safe too.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow! Elegant Mansion, enjoyed watching❤❤❤
Long time no see Steve
Was waiting for your videos
Now this is one we all waited to see 🎉
The home is massive and beautiful but too many rooms is scary it's like portholes 😂 stay safe out there Steve and your crew. Thank you for sharing this beauty 🩵
Happy new year to you 🎉
Thank you Steve for getting the video out before the end of the year. I firmly believed in it. Unfortunately, my other favorite urbex channel Proper People didn't make it. At least you. I wish you and the whole crew a happy new year 2024 and above all let's meet in the new year for more interesting adventures 👌👍💥🎉
Once again Steve, amazing!!! You are no doubt the best at what you do!!
Hugs
From Oklahoma
Aunt Debi
Finally😍..new vids 🥰🥰🥰...happy newyear steve🎉🎆🍻
I hope they made a bird room for the vultures who been holding the place down this whole time.
Steve ,you should explore abandoned places with view of mt fuji 🗻👌, titanic mansion is truly a master piece of artwork
I would love to see this if and when it’s fully restored.
Multigraph machines are essentially old school copiers, there would've been a handle to crank and the plate with the image would be around a round drum, so you crank the handle and it rotates the plate through the ink and then onto the paper. In the 80s when I was in grade school they used mimeograph machines which were the more modern version, I remember hearing the faint "kachunk-kachunk-kachunk" noise flowing through the halls as one of the teachers was making copies for their class.
Hey Steve! Thanks so much I love your vids. When you see art or crest or appliqués on walls can you please get a close up? I would love to see them more closely like for example above the fireplaces there is usually some art 🖼️
I would love that so much
Happy Nyear Steve. ❤
Happy new year steve❤ more videos and adventure in 2024❤ Godbless❤
Awesome mansion l would love one of these beautiful ceilings and and history l could live here absolutely beautiful excellent tour Steve and guy's ❤
I sure hope they can save this place, and find the pool!!! 😂❤
Happy new year gorgeous ❤
Keep Safe ,HappyNew Year!
Love the video Steve. Hugs
Wow absolutely beautiful
Happy New Year steve.. missu
Not the book.... but I had desks like those! ☺️ .... a long, long, long time ago. 🙌🏼
Fabulous house 👏👏👏👏👏💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Amazing home ❤needs restoring
amazing place it can be a hotel or museum something like that so huge place wow
Happy new year
Happy Holidaysss!!! 🎉
I truly enjoy all the video's you do. How do you get permission to explore these beautiful places??
Stay safe and Happy New Year to you and your crew!
Hello Steve wow amazing I didn’t it see any creepy things very beautiful mansion I really love your videos thank you so much for sharing it I love it God bless everyone I keep pray
Lynnewood Hall was built by and owned by the Wideners. There were Wideners on the Titanic who perished during the sinking, however they did not own the Titanic.
That was awesome!
Hey Steve, love the content, love the whole mansion and would have loved to see that pool but they might have covered it up or taken it out at one point or another as it might have been for insurance purposes.
happy new year
I grew up about 5 miles from there. Lots of Korean people there now.
What a tragedy , to let such an iconic building, fall in to such a state. It is so beautiful, so sad.
I love the place, for some reason the vid is ver shaky kinda mkibn me dizzy but i sitll love the place. Thanks Steve for exploring