This was absolutely wonderful!! Thank you for sharing such a fascinating depiction of this family and their beautiful home. I often joke that my husband and I have been to Newport so many times through the years that I could give the tours! When we were newlyweds in the very early 70s and visiting the Breakers then, no one was permitted upstairs unlike today because one of the female Vanderbilts in her 90’s was still in residence there. We had pulled up to the entrance on a blustery, rainy day and were encourage to park right outside the front door! I love all of the stories as well as the architecture etc….a life long interest, but would not have wished to live their lifestyle. Perhaps in hind sight, I would have attended Salve Regina and studied renovation and restoration? Another interesting side note…as we visited the Elms many years ago, it was still filled with Ming vases and other priceless decor throughout the home which one finds today behind ropes and protected. We count ourselves very fortunate to have seen the early stages of the Preservation Society! Coming from Bridgewater, NJ, it breaks my heart to see that Doris Duke’s home there could not be saved from the wrecking ball, but love that this is not the case with her home in Newport, Rough Point (formerly one of the Vanderbilt brother’s home). Lastly, if you are going to Newport, DO NOT miss taking the “trolley tour”…you learn so much, hear wonderful stories (slightly less in today’s litigious times) but still wonderful! You also can see over the hedges and fences into the properties of not only the “society homes” but also those of other residents. Certainly, it is a very special place!
Absolutely fascinating for me to watch this - my great grandfather was the town attorney for Morristown for many years and was also a founder of the country club there . My great aunt lived in Convent Station and was married to a doctor who was involved in the Lindbergh kidnapping trial. I even have a letter that he and a colleague wrote to the NJ state police regarding the mental capacity of Richard Hauptmann. I keep piecing more and more about these people through these local history finds. Thank you for an enjoyable and informative discussion!
The chef would never speak with the garden, farm, or dairy staff. He would request everything through his own assistant via Mrs. Twomblys secretary in the Manhattan office. The lions are guarding the entrance of their great granddaughters grand home just outside of Portland. Taps in most rooms were simple polished brass. The private rooms of the family has silver, brass, or nickel taps with hand made painted porcelain or crystal knobs.
carol - do not get on a stage again, until you learn to move the mic when you turn your head. it's really simple. you can do it. but stay off all stages until you master this simplicity.
These artifacts of another era of History, I can only imagine, are truly overwhelming to the younger folks of this 21st Century generation with their layers of decor, a Victorian Decor Trait. I have an mental urge to pause film and remove 80% or more, in order to fully appreciate the Architecture and imagine it all in clarity. It is just a different time and a different consciousness. (I'm appreciative of this, as far more have evolved in Thought up to the Higher Mind, beyond the judgemental ideas of the Lower/Ego Mind.
This just confirms all that I have read about Florence Vanderbilt Twombly- She sounds like She was a generally unpleasant person to be around. Even for her grandsons. Sad to live such a long life and be a cold fish living in your glass palace.
The excuse for destroying the Play house, is just that. Academics can be and are overwhelmingly, every bit as lower minded/ego minded, as any individual whom never graduated High School. Arrogance and Ego ... My listen ends here.
They purchased what they liked rather than what other people liked. Money allows people to be more selective because they aren't concerned about resale value.
Wonderful! Both gentlemen were delightful.
Alva's daughter was not named Gloria, but named Consuelo who was forced to marry the Duke of Marlborough.
Carol, you need to learn how to use a microphone. You can’t turn your head away from it when speaking. Mr. Vanderbilt was a great speaker - great job.
I came to the comment section to make the exact same comment about her microphone use. (Mr. V. had a lapel microphone).
This was recorded many years ago... smh
It's a shame we couldn't see the photos that they were putting on the screen, but I really enjoyed listening to this video. Thank you. It was great!
This was absolutely wonderful!! Thank you for sharing such a fascinating depiction of this family and their beautiful home. I often joke that my husband and I have been to Newport so many times through the years that I could give the tours! When we were newlyweds in the very early 70s and visiting the Breakers then, no one was permitted upstairs unlike today because one of the female Vanderbilts in her 90’s was still in residence there. We had pulled up to the entrance on a blustery, rainy day and were encourage to park right outside the front door! I love all of the stories as well as the architecture etc….a life long interest, but would not have wished to live their lifestyle. Perhaps in hind sight, I would have attended Salve Regina and studied renovation and restoration? Another interesting side note…as we visited the Elms many years ago, it was still filled with Ming vases and other priceless decor throughout the home which one finds today behind ropes and protected. We count ourselves very fortunate to have seen the early stages of the Preservation Society! Coming from Bridgewater, NJ, it breaks my heart to see that Doris Duke’s home there could not be saved from the wrecking ball, but love that this is not the case with her home in Newport, Rough Point (formerly one of the Vanderbilt brother’s home). Lastly, if you are going to Newport, DO NOT miss taking the “trolley tour”…you learn so much, hear wonderful stories (slightly less in today’s litigious times) but still wonderful! You also can see over the hedges and fences into the properties of not only the “society homes” but also those of other residents. Certainly, it is a very special place!
The speakers were excellent. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely fascinating for me to watch this - my great grandfather was the town attorney for Morristown for many years and was also a founder of the country club there . My great aunt lived in Convent Station and was married to a doctor who was involved in the Lindbergh kidnapping trial. I even have a letter that he and a colleague wrote to the NJ state police regarding the mental capacity of Richard Hauptmann. I keep piecing more and more about these people through these local history finds. Thank you for an enjoyable and informative discussion!
The chef would never speak with the garden, farm, or dairy staff. He would request everything through his own assistant via Mrs. Twomblys secretary in the Manhattan office.
The lions are guarding the entrance of their great granddaughters grand home just outside of Portland.
Taps in most rooms were simple polished brass. The private rooms of the family has silver, brass, or nickel taps with hand made painted porcelain or crystal knobs.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Btw; the two lions are in Oregon - in front of Wendy Burdens house...
Thank you so much that's really cool! However I'm confused this video was posted 2 years ago and it says your comment was 9 years ago...
This is how corporate took over America
carol - do not get on a stage again, until you learn to move the mic when you turn your head. it's really simple. you can do it. but stay off all stages until you master this simplicity.
Don't be an asshole. This was recorded years ago and she was elderly.
These artifacts of another era of History, I can only imagine, are truly overwhelming to the younger folks of this 21st Century generation with their layers of decor, a Victorian Decor Trait.
I have an mental urge to pause film and remove 80% or more, in order to fully appreciate the Architecture and imagine it all in clarity.
It is just a different time and a different consciousness.
(I'm appreciative of this, as far more have evolved in Thought up to the Higher Mind, beyond the judgemental ideas of the Lower/Ego Mind.
Arthur Vanderbilt is interesting.
The two stone lions are now outside the Twombly's great great grandaughters home in Portland Oregon
The lions are in Portland Oregon with a great grandchild
Nonsense! This mansion was leftover from the last civilization (fell to mud flood) they simply had the $$ to renovate the old ruins. Tartaria, maybe?
OMG you're insane
Does Mr. Vanderbilt’s voice and mannerism remind anyone else of Giuliani?
Without the money what would these people be ?
This just confirms all that I have read about Florence Vanderbilt Twombly- She sounds like She was a generally unpleasant person to be around. Even for her grandsons. Sad to live such a long life and be a cold fish living in your glass palace.
What ever happened to the 18 Rolls Royce s
auctioned off
And these are are your heroes? Hmmm?
No one said that...
You cant take it with you...but how good if they would have shared most of it with the needy.
@Daniel Jr I know that their are desperate people in need of housing and food...
@Daniel Jr it's all subjective
@Daniel Jr hmmm...it seems that you are condemning my thoughts
You can't take it with you, AH! That's why you enjoy it when your alive!
The excuse for destroying the Play house, is just that. Academics can be and are overwhelmingly, every bit as lower minded/ego minded, as any individual whom never graduated High School. Arrogance and Ego ...
My listen ends here.
Good.
Sounds like the Twombly's never received good advice on acquiring Old Masters or other great art.
whoiskevinjones What a bunch of FUCKED-UP STUCK-UP ASSHOLES. Who would want to work for that bitch? WHO would want to live that way?
They purchased what they liked rather than what other people liked. Money allows people to be more selective because they aren't concerned about resale value.