Steel Worker to Real Estate Mogul: The Untold Story of One of America's Richest Landlords
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
- Dive into the incredible journey of Barthold Schlesinger, a blue-collar steel worker who defied all odds to become one of the wealthiest landlords in the U.S. In this episode of This House, we explore Barthold's fascinating path from working in a steel company to acquiring immense wealth through savvy investments in real estate and other ventures.
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Steel Worker to Real Estate Mogul: The Untold Story of America's Richest Landlord
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Listening to your voice is soooo relaxing. Beautiful pronunciation, articulation, inflection, and tempo.
You have one of the BEST voices on UA-cam.
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I love these stories about how an entry level employee invested his earnings back into the company and eventually became the primary share holder. Land of opportunity no more.
My uncle took stock options in UPS and became a millionaire. One thing people fail to understand is that when an opportunity comes your way, you have to pick it up. You have to do something. Most people wouldn't pick up a sack of money off of the ground because it's too heavy.
Still better than prettt much all other countries
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Eeking out a living at a much higher level than other countries.
Lol pure ignorance. The % of wealthy people today is much higher than it was then, the chances of you becoming wealthy are much higher now as well. People said the same thing then youre saying now. It boils down to you, if you aren't wealthy when you pass away in the US it's 99% of the time your fault.
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The wealth of the richest 0.00001% now exceeds what it was during the Gilded Age. There is more wealth inequality in the US now than at any other time in history. The bulk of wealth accumulation today is through inheritance. You've obviously done no research about this.
I`d love to see the inside now to see if they have preserved the woodwork and interiors.
Such a beautiful place. I'm glad its still standing.
These beautiful old mansion homes are Soo opulent . The massive amount of woodwork and paneling is beautiful . I’m glad this home did not meet with a wrecking ball. Too bad it isn’t a house museum . It is beautiful both inside and outside and out . Too live amongst such beautiful surroundings inside and out must be just wondrous !!❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️😊😊👍🏻👍🏻🌹🌹
The entryway with that ornate glazed heater was mesmerizing. I kept thinking it would have been fascinating to watch that brought in and installed.
Beautiful house, love the use of all the oak. This one definitely feels more livable than some of the others of the era. Thanks as always, for a great video and another interesting story.
I loved the library ceiling. Very unique. Thanks for all your videos
That entryway was divine! ❤
This is my favorite house so far. It is stunning.
Lovely place! I liked the staircase and how the stained glass window lit it ! Lots of great wood in that house! Glad it still exists!
Love the wood!!! I can imagine the craftsmen working on ladders and scaffolding creating the home.
Thanks for continuing to include Massachusetts in your videos, Ken! ❤️
I like that I was surprised by the ending. Still standing.
What I liked best wasn't a room but all the chimneys and the long winding driveway.
It needs an inground pool...... lol
Thanks for your time, work and posting.
I love the drive up the the house! I also love the woodwork, fretwork and all the different ceilings. One of my favorite houses so far, though I would have loved to see the upstairs!
I'd love to see all the Oak woodwork in person! Glad to know it still survives today.
Love your videos. I liked the library´s decoration and ceiling. Beautiful.
Beautiful inside and out. Glad it wasn’t torn down.
Thank you!v My favorite part was the picture of a bell foundry (presumably all non-ferrous) when you were saying he worked in a steel mill. I also loved to really tall house chimneys which were mostly free standing. Thanks again for a fun video! This man's career shows some very important things!
That Drawing Room was super sweet. What a wonderful room just to loiter in.
Loved it all. Ken, Susie from Cleveland here. Please do a piece on Stan Hewitt Hall in Akron.
The grounds are gorgeous. The inside of the house, claustrophobic and gaudy. But back then, more was more, right? 😊
toss up between the inglenook and the library . . . Can I grab a book from the library, and have the Butler bring me a G&T while I sit by the inglenook fire?
Wowie!! I always wonder what they had in all those rooms. I had a friend who used to deliver art work to the rich mansions on Jefferson Ave. in Detroit. He said that most of the rooms were just filled with paintings and other pieces of art & very little furniture. Don't know if that's generally done worldwide though
Hi Ken.. repeating my suggestion for you to make a video about Graytowers in Pike,County Pennsylvania. Very interesting story about the birth of the US Forestry Service. Not to be confused with Graytower Castle (also in Pennsylvania and interesting in its own right)
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I like that this home seems cozy and not excessive to the level of ostentation. Perhaps this is due to this hard working and intelligent man's German background. How fortunate there are so many great photos of the interior. The wood work speaks for itself, and I hope it remains. While there are many house museums that still struggle with enough funding for upkeep, I have to be glad the religious order has preserved the home and property, even if the public can't visit. At least we don't have to worry about it being torn down for a shopping mall...although I have no issues with shopping malls being torn down for housing. ;)
Who says you can't visit?
They should make a movie
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I can't believe this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know this building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I became suspicious as I watched the video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been in Boston, and I have spent time at this Monastery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is run by the "Holy Orthodox Church of North America", HOCNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know the house had a name!!!!!!!!!!!!!! however, I thought I heard you say "Southwood" and many of the house's Interiors are not original, as it was remodeled in the early 1900s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So the house was too expensive for everyone else, but it was pocket change for a church. Tells you something, doesn't it?
It continues to amaze me, "how powerful the influence of Victoria/Victorian era", the cluttered designs and decor.
Imagining that amount of cash flow, in the era, If anything like myself now, I would have at minimum, choose a Greek Revival, that was less in columns but Taller and a varied Light Palette with softest of pink-peach, linen, brown base White and Stark White, with light gray or brown tile roof and bare details ti define the height and size, making a Ancient yet Modern Statement and the House would still be standing, even if not occupied.
Interior of Clean solid walls that allowed the Gold Leaf Framed Oils on Canvas, Marble Vases occasional statues, and tall lamps + wall sconces to flatter the space.
Windows that were like those in Southern Plantations, that open like doors and allowed air flow through "designed planed interior", with minimal but groomed Gardens to flatter several Water Cascades and a Fountain.
Minimalism by the Standards of the 19th Century and Timeless.
Easily maintained and efficient in overhead.
Entry open through 2nd Story with a sweeping Grand Staircase lit by the largest windows that opened to a 2nd floor Garden Patio with the His and Hers Master Suites having Window/Doors access, overlooking the back Gardens and Water flowing.
A Carriage Stop for ease in debarking into a covered entry, attached, but separate Guesthouse, outbuildings Carriage House, Stables, and Summer Kitchen, with a basement, root and wine cellar, and Tunnel to the Main House Kitchen.
Less Fabric hanging on windows and plain silk wallpaper when necessary.
... and Inhouse plumbing like the palaces of the Mediterranean.
All for less than the budgets they exceeded.
Dark, cluttered, dusty, dreary is depressing, and the busy details are dizzying.
However, the Histories are always delicious experiences of time travels.
A common theme of these old mansions: Family can’t afford the upkeep so a religious group buys the property and still lives there. Perhaps our tax laws need to change.
Stunningly beautiful home !
Absolutely gorgeous !
I love it !
Somewhat of an abrupt conclusion to this video to say the least.