Ken, when I saw "Pink Palace" in the title of the video I thought you were going to be talking about Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay's house in Hollywood! It would be quite a house for your channel: carpeted bathroom walls and ceiling; office with red tufted leather (?) on the walls, ceiling AND desk; mirrored headboard over the bed; heart-shaped swimming pool and overall an over-the-top place. I believe the house was demolished in recent years and replaced with a Starbucks or some-such. Something (else) unusual about the house, and if my memori is correct, is that even though it was built before the stock market crash of 1929, I believe Hargitays in the late 1950's were the first full-time residents.
Again, as a DC native, I have probably seen that house many times, as it is on 16th Street, a major thoroughfare. I looked at it on Google Maps; it would have seemed like just another big building used by an international agency. I certainly did not know that Marshall Field had a connection to DC, as I associate his name with Chicago.
Isn't it amazing that these buildings are still standing and they have all these secrets and all these wondrous things of people that's been through them this is a wonderful channel thank you so much ✨🤍✨
There were also two mansions in Queensland, Australia dubbed “the pink palace”. One was at a place called St Lucia which was a rather gaudy modern take on old world charm and has been demolished and another beautiful one still stands along the Brisbane River at Norman Park, it’s been a source of fascination and rumours for as long as I can remember, hidden behind gates and only really visible from the back across the river.. I’ve never seen photos of the interiors but I imagine in her heyday she was something quite special and hopefully she’s been maintained.. thanks for another great video 🙂 she was quite the collector, judging by the photos she had a life well lived..
How true. How about cloudland, ripponlea, Werribee house, Como house, Smithfield homestead in Toowoomba, I love hearing about all the different houses, be great if an occasional Aussie place was featured. Ripponlea, it's got fascinating history and still standing. It's such a shame that old grand houses are pulled down. Rescue and repurpose I say
My favorite space is the informal entertaining room with the "lower ceiling" meaning nothing less than 10 feet . The less formal fireplace mantel and large area carpet add to the more intimate feeling.
If you are ever looking for a house/home to feature, think about looking into the Tinker's Swiss Cottage in Rockford, IL. The house was built between 1965 to 1870 and is still standing to this day. It is currently owned by the Rockford Park District and is run as a museum open to the general public. The house is furnished with much of the original furniture. Not as big as some of the mansions that you typically feature, but this particular house is very unique and full of history.
Thank you for posting a house that still remains. Love your channel! Maybe you can get in there and other places and do more tours! 😀 either way thank you!
Because its the only one to escape the heaviest decor I've ever seen. The formal rooms hurt my head and usually I love most of these places interiors. Her taste was awful but she had lots of it.
Enjoyable video. The bulk of Marshall Field's $150 million estate went into a trust for his grandson Marshall Field III, not to his 2nd wife. [Marshall, Jr reportedly shot himself. He was actually shot at the Everleigh Club (Chicago's most high class bordello) and brought back to his mansion to die!] The S. Prairie Avenue mansions of Marshall Field Sr. (Richard Morris Hunt architect, but demolished) and Jr. (now several large condos) which were next door to each other would make a good video.Note: palazzo is pronounced as "palatzo"
@@jamesclendon4811 It’s close enough for government work! 😂 The way it is most decidedly *not* pronounced is how the narrator said it. De-LIE-uh indeed! Ugh.
Love your channel. So interesting to learn how history's elite surrounded themselves in what they thought was appropriate. Most often it's pretty gross. This was the most gross example, no taste just a collection of expensive nonsense.
It still exists because it's what's underneath that's of value to them..and Favourite room? Good lord, that woman's taste was so excessive even her private chill space was a vulgar display...no favourite room lol
@@gigib8849 Thank you, Heather and Gigi! It was driving me crazy, too! The narrator's pronunciation was sooooo wrong. You could even use "deel-ya", just not what he said.
Beautiful home and history, thank you. When I lived in DC many years ago, white people who valued their lives did not frequent that part of the city or even pass through there at all if it could be avoided (and it easily could be, because there was nothing there but a very rundown residential neighborhood), so I only traversed it one or two times in four years. I only remembered there were a lot of stately old buildings, but they were all very rundown and decidedly past their prime at best. Sadly, it was not a place to linger to appreciate the architecture. I need to be sure to go out there next time I’m back because I know it’s changed substantially. The name Delia, however, is pronounced “DEEL-ya”, not “de-LIE-uh.” Seriously?
Happy to see it still stands. I get so upset when these grand old houses are demolished.
Ken, when I saw "Pink Palace" in the title of the video I thought you were going to be talking about Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay's house in Hollywood! It would be quite a house for your channel: carpeted bathroom walls and ceiling; office with red tufted leather (?) on the walls, ceiling AND desk; mirrored headboard over the bed; heart-shaped swimming pool and overall an over-the-top place. I believe the house was demolished in recent years and replaced with a Starbucks or some-such. Something (else) unusual about the house, and if my memori is correct, is that even though it was built before the stock market crash of 1929, I believe Hargitays in the late 1950's were the first full-time residents.
Mee too🤣
I thought the same thing!
Again, as a DC native, I have probably seen that house many times, as it is on 16th Street, a major thoroughfare. I looked at it on Google Maps; it would have seemed like just another big building used by an international agency. I certainly did not know that Marshall Field had a connection to DC, as I associate his name with Chicago.
I am familiar with this building, but I had no idea of it’s history. So interesting, thank you!
Love your videos. You may be interested in the Pink Palace in Memphis, Tn. It was once owned by the owner who started the Piggly Wiggly stores.
Isn't it amazing that these buildings are still standing and they have all these secrets and all these wondrous things of people that's been through them this is a wonderful channel thank you so much ✨🤍✨
You must review the "Pimk Palace" in Memphis. On Central Avenue.
It is a most interesting story. (It is still there)
Delia is a baller -lol.
I'm glad the building has kept its character with some of the repair work.
Wow, I always wondered about that place! I always assumed it was an old embassy or something. Had no idea it was connected to Marshall Field.
Be nice to see how much of the interior still exists as shown in the photos! Interesting family history, and great house!
Dying to know!!
So good that it still stands. There is hope that some day someone might get it and turn it into a museum.
There were also two mansions in Queensland, Australia dubbed “the pink palace”. One was at a place called St Lucia which was a rather gaudy modern take on old world charm and has been demolished and another beautiful one still stands along the Brisbane River at Norman Park, it’s been a source of fascination and rumours for as long as I can remember, hidden behind gates and only really visible from the back across the river.. I’ve never seen photos of the interiors but I imagine in her heyday she was something quite special and hopefully she’s been maintained.. thanks for another great video 🙂 she was quite the collector, judging by the photos she had a life well lived..
How true. How about cloudland, ripponlea, Werribee house, Como house, Smithfield homestead in Toowoomba, I love hearing about all the different houses, be great if an occasional Aussie place was featured. Ripponlea, it's got fascinating history and still standing. It's such a shame that old grand houses are pulled down. Rescue and repurpose I say
Wow!! Beautiful home!!!
My favorite space is the informal entertaining room with the "lower ceiling" meaning nothing less than 10 feet . The less formal fireplace mantel and large area carpet add to the more intimate feeling.
There's so many stories about people from Massachusetts these days. Thanks, Ken!
Nice to see one that is still standing and being used. Love your videos! 😊
I'm happy that this story didn't end with the house being torn down.
If you are ever looking for a house/home to feature, think about looking into the Tinker's Swiss Cottage in Rockford, IL. The house was built between 1965 to 1870 and is still standing to this day. It is currently owned by the Rockford Park District and is run as a museum open to the general public. The house is furnished with much of the original furniture. Not as big as some of the mansions that you typically feature, but this particular house is very unique and full of history.
Thank you for posting a house that still remains. Love your channel! Maybe you can get in there and other places and do more tours! 😀 either way thank you!
interesting story. I really like the details about preservation challenges.
We have a pink palace in Memphis Tennessee
I love the history of retail.
Favorite room...her private sitting room. Thanks Ken.
Because its the only one to escape the heaviest decor I've ever seen. The formal rooms hurt my head and usually I love most of these places interiors. Her taste was awful but she had lots of it.
I like her informal salon. I like that Marshall left a million dollars to any man Dalia would remarry. Did she remarry?
There’s a Pink Palace museum in Memphis.
Favorite room? The smoking room.
FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH, AT LEAST IT'S STILL THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought this was about the mansion that the PIGGLY WIGGLY OWNER BUILT FOR HIS WIFE IN MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. IT IS ALSO CALLED THE PINK PALACE.
Delia is pronounced "Deeleeya". Palazzo is pronounced "Palatzo"
Bet it cost more to remove all the balconies than repair one. SMH
Enjoyable video.
The bulk of Marshall Field's $150 million estate went into a trust for his grandson Marshall Field III, not to his 2nd wife. [Marshall, Jr reportedly shot himself. He was actually shot at the Everleigh Club (Chicago's most high class bordello) and brought back to his mansion to die!] The S. Prairie Avenue mansions of Marshall Field Sr. (Richard Morris Hunt architect, but demolished) and Jr. (now several large condos) which were next door to each other would make a good video.Note: palazzo is pronounced as "palatzo"
oh can you buy me this house? it is lovely.
I didn’t like any of the rooms! What a mess. I probably would’ve liked them when they were offices!😆
Me scrolling through the comments to find a Coraline comment and seeing none. Now my job is done.
U should a bit Marshall Field Jr his murder and his still exits in Chicago
Lovely but crammed with too much stuff! A bit crammed with bric a brac, for my taste, indeed! I believe they call that rococo?
Just a friendly comment that Delia is pronounced either: Dee-lee-ah or Day-lee-ah
Sez who? Never heard either of those. I think it's most often pronounced Deel-ya. Ask Johnny Cash ("Delia's Gone").
@@jamesclendon4811 It’s close enough for government work! 😂
The way it is most decidedly *not* pronounced is how the narrator said it. De-LIE-uh indeed! Ugh.
@@jamesclendon4811 Agree. Deel-ya is the only way I've ever heard it pronounced.
Love your channel. So interesting to learn how history's elite surrounded themselves in what they thought was appropriate. Most often it's pretty gross. This was the most gross example, no taste just a collection of expensive nonsense.
It still exists because it's what's underneath that's of value to them..and
Favourite room? Good lord, that woman's taste was so excessive even her private chill space was a vulgar display...no favourite room lol
That would be Deel-ee-ah
Pronounced DEE lee ah
Thank you. It’s driving me crazy!
Yes!
@@gigib8849 Me too!
@@gigib8849 Thank you, Heather and Gigi! It was driving me crazy, too! The narrator's pronunciation was sooooo wrong. You could even use "deel-ya", just not what he said.
Delia (Dēē lēē ah)
*Delia = Dee - lee - yah
Money certainly can't buy taste in interior design.
Got that right, just look at any of tRUMPS RESIDENCES!! VULGARITY AT IT's "best" ....just like tRUMP HIMSELF,!!
You didn’t show any rooms …
only the commonly seen exterior
Beautiful home and history, thank you.
When I lived in DC many years ago, white people who valued their lives did not frequent that part of the city or even pass through there at all if it could be avoided (and it easily could be, because there was nothing there but a very rundown residential neighborhood), so I only traversed it one or two times in four years. I only remembered there were a lot of stately old buildings, but they were all very rundown and decidedly past their prime at best. Sadly, it was not a place to linger to appreciate the architecture. I need to be sure to go out there next time I’m back because I know it’s changed substantially.
The name Delia, however, is pronounced “DEEL-ya”, not “de-LIE-uh.” Seriously?
After looking at many mansions, they all start looking alike and become boring.
I usually love these homes but this place looks like someone blind decorated it. Its really heavy and ugly inside.
the interior was a mess, cluttered, over-crowded and full of bric a brac crap. so depressing and dark!!!!!!!!!!!!