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Although the ballrooms, salons, libraries, etc., are all magnificent, it was something of a relief to see the smaller and much cozier private bedrooms on the upper floors you featured at the end. So comfortable, livable and relatable. It was something of a relief after all the excess of the main rooms.
All of those mansions were beautiful! I wish NYC would have more respect for beautiful architecture. There's something cold-blooded about tearing buildings like that down to replace them with drab towers. Even the biggest cities had more charm over 120 years ago, because the architects and builders cared about design and beauty. I know that even the wealthiest people can't live in mansions like that anymore; but these gems could have been repurposed as museums or embassies.
Today they are able to re-build/re-create toilets into 5 bedroom condo, but they were not able to re-build these brilliant mansions into smaller units. Crazy!
Of all these, I would have saved the Vanderbilt Chateau - not my favourite but nothing like it still exists in the city. The Clark home, however, would be the favourite. It was so interesting. Glad the golden salon still exists, shame the Petit Salon does not. A question - have you ever seen a picture of the music room at the back of the house? I can't ever seem to find an image.
@@Ug1i Yes, it's fine. BK uses the Oxford Grammar style and the comma to add the last area of art. Is it a strict use of grammar? Perhaps not. But, it is serviceable. Artistic, even
Yes indeed, in my home city of Denver it's sickening the disrespect for our historical neighborhoods in the name of greed. Historical preservation is becoming crucial. Thanks for the awesome video 😊
Thank you for a fascinating, educational, and entertaining video. It reminds me of the video series by The Aesthetic City and The School of Life on this very topic -- Our destruction of beautiful buildings and cities only to replace them with ugly, unimaginative boxes. With so much of our foundations and infrastructure in need of repair and replacing, hopefully we can find a way to bring beauty back into style
The Clark mansion was my favorite. I know that this mansion is still standing but what happened to these salvaged European interior ceilings, mantles, paneling,etc. when these structures were raised?
Excellent video and narration. Of these houses, I would have to choose the George Gould house as my favorite. Houses to consider for future videos: Morton F. Plant (Cartier); James B. Duke (NYU Institute of Fine Arts); Otto Kahn (Convent of the Sacred Heart); Henry Phipps (demolished but the dining room was removed and added to their Long Island estate Old Westbury Gardens)); and the mansion and magnificent art collection of H.O. Havemeyer (also demolished).
While I’m all for beauty, elegance, and craftsmanship in architecture all I kept thinking the whole was how unhinged, delusional, and obtuse things being taken to that extent are in context of the world around them.
Very beautiful but very gaudy and conspicuous as well. We have an appreciation for these styles because they're tokens of a bygone era and few and far between remain these days -at least in America - but I have to say, not in the best of taste. I get why some had to go, to be perfectly honest. Thankfully the most significant remained and are preserved. Not every old building is a landmark, and I get how a collection of these mansions, one after the other, could be considered a bit of an eyesore even.
Thank you. Compelling story and beautiful image curation. As much as I hate to say it - what thought, innovation and style given the times. All in context, non?
I would like to say that the host/producer of the documentary is adorable. If you'er ever in Asheville NC let me buy you a cub of coffee and we'll decide what we want to do at the Biltmore House.
Wonderful video of a bygone era. If I may make a gentle suggestion - remove the scenic background from the historical photos in the video. The scenic background is distracting. A plain black background would highlight the photos really well.
Sadly, non of these grand home are extant..Media magnate, William Randolph Hearst may have acquired some of these sumptuous and ornate architectural pieces(..fireplaces, Ceilings, Doors and Windows, balustrades, vestibules, statuaries etc.)..Hearst castle in California is a repository of architectural pieces sourced from all over the world and salvaged from some of these grand homes across america..
What a pity that these beautiful mansions were demolished to build high-rise apartment buildings. Could they not have preserved the lower floors and added on the higher floors in a complementary style?
Denver has some Gilded Age mansions and Richarsonian Architecture some how they survived Denver has a terrible habit of tearing down buildings deemed ''old and ugly''
Hi. All Fine. But so much stuff who cleaned them.. i d rather see, newer artitecture and modern living...because its smaller living and easier to maintain, all around...
These homes were magnificent, but not pretty. They were too massive and heavy. I love old homes…..and mansions. But not these. Now, I love the Pittock mansion in Portland.
These mansions are so tacky. Filled with so much stuff. It makes me feel claustrophobic just thinking of all the dust. Minimal, instead of showing off with all that junk.
The poor are such dreadful bores. Egads! Quite tiresome, really. By the way, M. Gatti assures me that the gellee for todays luncheon will be menthe marmalade. Tah for now. -Fanny
Well ... at least New Yorkers built living and business centers. Out in Southern California they tear down turn of the century wood mansions and build cheesy strip malls and taco stands. The previous generations built to remain forever. Now we build ersatz fake lookalike facades. Not meant to last much past the lease agreement.
Check out our playlist: Homes and Architecture to see more interiors and hear more individual histories: th-cam.com/play/PL585oJZSn7WlaDErQA3SYAauAbwg8_sKF.html
Although the ballrooms, salons, libraries, etc., are all magnificent, it was something of a relief to see the smaller and much cozier private bedrooms on the upper floors you featured at the end. So comfortable, livable and relatable. It was something of a relief after all the excess of the main rooms.
Lost paradise’s tres tres chic👌
Favorites, "no my dear ", I loved ALL of it and thank you for your time and effort.
Thank you for appreciating it!!! ⚜️🙏 welcome to the channel!!
All of those mansions were beautiful! I wish NYC would have more respect for beautiful architecture. There's something cold-blooded about tearing buildings like that down to replace them with drab towers. Even the biggest cities had more charm over 120 years ago, because the architects and builders cared about design and beauty. I know that even the wealthiest people can't live in mansions like that anymore; but these gems could have been repurposed as museums or embassies.
Welcome to the channel!! I agree with you, excellent points
Thank you so much. I lived In Manhattan one time. I was always in awe, of what was left of these beautiful homes.
What a wonderful time to remember! So glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome to the channel!⚜️
love it!! the WILLIAM COLLINS WHITEY MANSION IS MY FAVORITE.
Thank you!! Yes such an amazing home!!
Always wondered what happened to all those beautiful chandeliers after the destruction of the mansions.
Today they are able to re-build/re-create toilets into 5 bedroom condo, but they were not able to re-build these brilliant mansions into smaller units. Crazy!
The Gould Mansion, the most understated of them all.
Love that one
Of all these, I would have saved the Vanderbilt Chateau - not my favourite but nothing like it still exists in the city. The Clark home, however, would be the favourite. It was so interesting. Glad the golden salon still exists, shame the Petit Salon does not. A question - have you ever seen a picture of the music room at the back of the house? I can't ever seem to find an image.
What a great point and a good question! “Which one would you save?” Also, Let me see if I can find a picture of the music room!
I’m afraid I cannot find any photos of the music room!
Haha yeah it just doesn't seem to exist! And when you ask many about it they will show you the gallery with the organ. Thanks for looking!
Perfect! Nice way to get us closer to History and to develop a feeling of belonging to it.
Thank you for your wonderful comment!! Welcome to the channel
Tragic loss for our nation, culture, and art, architecture
Precisely 😭
The and and commas aren’t placed correctly but go off
@@Ug1i Yes, it's fine. BK uses the Oxford Grammar style and the comma to add the last area of art. Is it a strict use of grammar? Perhaps not. But, it is serviceable. Artistic, even
Yes indeed, in my home city of Denver it's sickening the disrespect for our historical neighborhoods in the name of greed. Historical preservation is becoming crucial. Thanks for the awesome video 😊
Viewing this because I enjoyed “The Gilded Age” written by Lord (Julian) Fellowes. Can’t wait for the next series.
Thank you for a fascinating, educational, and entertaining video. It reminds me of the video series by The Aesthetic City and The School of Life on this very topic -- Our destruction of beautiful buildings and cities only to replace them with ugly, unimaginative boxes.
With so much of our foundations and infrastructure in need of repair and replacing, hopefully we can find a way to bring beauty back into style
Thank you so so much! Comments like yours make my day! I agree 💕
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The Clark mansion was my favorite. I know that this mansion is still standing but what happened to these salvaged European interior ceilings, mantles, paneling,etc. when these structures were raised?
*razed
Excellent video and narration. Of these houses, I would have to choose the George Gould house as my favorite. Houses to consider for future videos: Morton F. Plant (Cartier); James B. Duke (NYU Institute of Fine Arts); Otto Kahn (Convent of the Sacred Heart); Henry Phipps (demolished but the dining room was removed and added to their Long Island estate Old Westbury Gardens)); and the mansion and magnificent art collection of H.O. Havemeyer (also demolished).
Thank you so much Louis! Also, thank you for listing other homes for more videos!! Really appreciate it!!
While I’m all for beauty, elegance, and craftsmanship in architecture all I kept thinking the whole was how unhinged, delusional, and obtuse things being taken to that extent are in context of the world around them.
Very beautiful but very gaudy and conspicuous as well. We have an appreciation for these styles because they're tokens of a bygone era and few and far between remain these days -at least in America - but I have to say, not in the best of taste. I get why some had to go, to be perfectly honest. Thankfully the most significant remained and are preserved. Not every old building is a landmark, and I get how a collection of these mansions, one after the other, could be considered a bit of an eyesore even.
These videos got me clicking quick! Lol
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Thank you. Compelling story and beautiful image curation. As much as I hate to say it - what thought, innovation and style given the times. All in context, non?
Thank you so so much!!
Like this style
I would like to say that the host/producer of the documentary is adorable. If you'er ever in Asheville NC let me buy you a cub of coffee and we'll decide what we want to do at the Biltmore House.
Aw thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel!! That sounds great!
@@CulturedElegance The Gilded Age vids are really great. Thanks for the hard work.
@@w.a.l.6037 thank you for your appreciation!
Wonderful video of a bygone era. If I may make a gentle suggestion - remove the scenic background from the historical photos in the video. The scenic background is distracting. A plain black background would highlight the photos really well.
Thank you!! I appreciate it!!!
Sadly, non of these grand home are extant..Media magnate, William Randolph Hearst may have acquired some of these sumptuous and ornate architectural pieces(..fireplaces, Ceilings, Doors and Windows, balustrades, vestibules, statuaries etc.)..Hearst castle in California is a repository of architectural pieces sourced from all over the world and salvaged from some of these grand homes across america..
Was Trumbauer related to Frank Trumbauer , the famous jazz saxophonist ??
Clark mansion was my favorite. It was not quite as gawdy.
I would love a video with more detailed images/stories of where the staff lived and worked compared to the owners.
Some are quite nice but as someone once said in the 1930s "The interiors look like someone glued a load of tripe on the wall and then gilded it"
What a pity that these beautiful mansions were demolished to build high-rise apartment buildings. Could they not have preserved the lower floors and added on the higher floors in a complementary style?
Are all these palaces/mansions destroyed ?
Never understood why Bloomingdale’s didn’t just incorporate the house into the store like the Helmsley’s did at The Palace.
Denver has some Gilded Age mansions and Richarsonian Architecture some how they survived Denver has a terrible habit of tearing down buildings deemed ''old and ugly''
I’m glad that there are a few still well preserved!! And very true! Seems they tear down old and beautiful and put up new and ugly!
That is only fitted of the rich and famous in new york the owner decendants where are they now it seems new york is in great slumber .
Hi. All Fine. But so much stuff who cleaned them.. i d rather see, newer artitecture and modern living...because its smaller living and easier to maintain, all around...
So sad they tore these mansions down to build skyscrapers.
Exactly!
None are for me ; I hate clutter .
These homes were magnificent, but not pretty. They were too massive and heavy. I love old homes…..and mansions. But not these. Now, I love the Pittock mansion in Portland.
These mansions are so tacky. Filled with so much stuff. It makes me feel claustrophobic just thinking of all the dust. Minimal, instead of showing off with all that junk.
The poor are such dreadful bores. Egads! Quite tiresome, really. By the way, M. Gatti assures me that the gellee for todays luncheon will be menthe marmalade. Tah for now. -Fanny
Well ... at least New Yorkers built living and business centers. Out in Southern California they tear down turn of the century wood mansions and build cheesy strip malls and taco stands.
The previous generations built to remain forever. Now we build ersatz fake lookalike facades. Not meant to last much past the lease agreement.