From his office in the Chrysler Building on 42nd Street, Walter could look East and see his mansion on the shores of Long Island. When at this home, he could look West and view his Building in Manhattan. Especially when lit up at night, it dazzled. To travel from home to office and back, Chrysler had a fast commuter yacht that would whisk him from King's Point to the 42nd Street docks in Manhattan, and return him home in the evening. Walter Chrysler was truly one of the great automobile titans of America.
I love this house. Very elegant. I love when the homes you feature are still around. Even though it may have been altered to fit modern needs it's great that it's still standing.
Stunning property. Not as ornate as so many of the ones featured. And good to see it is still in use today
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I love the industrial histories/ professional ascensions you share about many of the owners of the various houses you curate in your videos. Thank you!
Lovely….I like everything about this house. Its not “fussy” with detailing, but is simple and elegant. (I do love a sunken living room) I would like to have been allowed to see the original bedrooms but I know we have our limits. Thanks Ken!
One of your best videos. The history was great. My favorite room was the music room. You do the best job of anyone I watch on TH-cam. One more thing, I now have a good reason to travel New York ,to see the Chrysler Mansion.
I attended a Cotillion at the Merchant Marine Academy in 1974 with a family friend. His love was not able to do so and we have known one another before school. I wish I had known about the home then, thanks, Ken!
I lived very close to one of the Chryslers in CT. She was kind but a bit eccentric. Her son lived with her and he became the heir to the Chrysler Building in NYC which is not far from us. Very special time in my life. Thanks Ken.
Watching the later part of this video that beautifully depicted his magnificent mansion, l was so afraid to find out when it was demolished. Thank heavens it wasn't!🙂
Excellent piece with the exception of not naming the Academy correctly. It is the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) - one of the five U.S federal service academies along with West Point, Annapolis, Air Force and Coast Guard. It is true that USMMA is the least known of the five, but as a proud graduate it pains me when an historical piece like this one gets the name wrong.
Thank you. I have a new respect for Walter Chrysler. Did not know much about him but obviously a self made man. Whats not to like about that? His curiosity about how things worked caused him to become a master mechanic, mechanical engineer. Design engineer. I had no idea he was such an intelligent Maverick. He was luckily there early enough to successfully challenge the established order.. Pretty amazing story!
Thanks for the video. Grew up in Great Neck. Family had a boat moored at Steppingstone Park, just past the Merchant Marine Academy and Chrysler's mansion. Fond memories.
I’m glad it’s still there! What a pleasant surprise. I would agree with previous comments, it’s not too large, and well designed. I like the outside grounds.
Despite its size, it looks livable. The exterior seems to be intentionally uninteresting, not bad, just bland. The sunken living room must be one of the first - they were huge in the 1920s30s40s. Chrysler and family come across as unpretentious, no antiques, (no books!) - their furniture looks very liveably, like it came straight from a 1920s department store. Thank you, Tim.
I am impressed with the closets being the sides of hall entrys to bedrooms. This expands quiet insulation between bedrooms and the noise of the house. Closets between bedrooms insulate between them.
My cousin and husband was head butler and maid to the Dodge family. Rose Terrace was beautiful I only saw it from the outside. So sad when it was torn down
I'm not really sure I have a favourite room as each room had its own unique characteristics. I really liked the house but as I've said in previous videos it's much too big to be a home for me. I can only imagine the price of the upkeep of a place like this. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting how Chrysler got started and his education and his work with Buick and Dodge and how he lived. Seems like he made a lot of forward progress and history of himself
Chrysler Corporation reached a peace with Big Labor with amazing ease. This was largely due to mutual respect and even affection between Walter Chrysler and John L. Lewis. They even addressed each other as "John" and "Chrysler." WPC said that Lewis was "the smartest man I ever dealt with," and Lewis said WPC was the only automotive titan who knew what it took to build a car. Chrysler was not a saint, but he and Della should have had more time to enjoy life together.
The exterior reminds me just a bit of the Kresge mansion in Detroit that This House featured on one of its for sale on Zillow episodes. (And the Kresge mansion is still for sale). This Chrysler house is probably even bigger and nicer, though.
You'll notice the features of the house: There's the GTX Drawing room, the 300 foyer😅, the Imperial dining room 😊 the HEMI Main dining room😂 the Torsion bar bedroom, the DeSoto Adventurer balcony, thevpush-button transmission anti room 😮 and the Doge Custom Royal with JATO bottle Master bedroom.😅😅😅
Just think of what an exciting era. Kind of like tech of the 21st century. Great report, Ken. Impressive mansion, yes. I just chuckle when comparing these to the homes of Elon Musk or Warren Buffet.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I have playlists that sort the houses by Lost, Still Standing, etc. Here is a link to the Playlists: www.youtube.com/@ThisHouse/playlists
FOR ONCE, WAY TO GO, US GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A DEFINITE DEMOLITION FREE ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND LONG LIVE THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Though it was a grand house, it was not an obscenely ostentatious pile designed to be a worship to vainglory, as were a lot of tacky tasteless overblown mansions that disgraced the skyline elsewhere. I like the measured character, elegance, and modesty of this mansion.
Walter Chrysler's innovations like hydraulic brakes saved thousands of lives and he made auto ownership affordable by building highly engineered autos that were noted for their durability and simplicity and ease of maintenance. Chrysler was the only one of the Big Three auto companies who did not do business with the Nazis during WW2 . Sadly his son was a wastrel and had no desire to continue his father's legacy.
I think as a home it is rather practical for the time it was built, considering the wealth of its owner. Was it worth saving? I don't know. If it serves a purpose and doesn't cost so much to preserve and upkeep, then okay.
And not to forget about the crossfire because the being Mercedes did not want their name on a car like thatComing from the same people who made the 3.6 pentastar junk motor and you know why they're not fooling me Chrysler's are cool as long as they don't break down that's the problem they break down and then you have to work on them
And seriously how can you bury a CD heater core and heater box so far deep into the dashboard on on the newer Dodge durangos which I'm proud to say I did do successfully
No one cares about the "big three," anymore. Bring full design and production back to the United Stares, and we'll talk. Otherwise, no one cares anymore.
I'm so glad this magnificent structure was not bulldozed and replaced with substandard buildings!
From his office in the Chrysler Building on 42nd Street, Walter could look East and see his mansion on the shores of Long Island. When at this home, he could look West and view his Building in Manhattan. Especially when lit up at night, it dazzled. To travel from home to office and back, Chrysler had a fast commuter yacht that would whisk him from King's Point to the 42nd Street docks in Manhattan, and return him home in the evening. Walter Chrysler was truly one of the great automobile titans of America.
Wow, thanks for sharing that information.
I think the entire house was tastefully and logically designed. It' one of the most simple, elegant floorplans I've seen on this program.
I agree, and that logic and simplicity, of design, if not how it was furnished, likely allowed for its rebirth as a school.
What a happy surprise! It's great to see this impressive house being so well cared for.
Walter Chrysler was one of those amazing high achievers. It's a nice mansion. Good to see so much of it is still appreciated.
Thank heavens! It remains.
I love this house. Very elegant. I love when the homes you feature are still around. Even though it may have been altered to fit modern needs it's great that it's still standing.
The empire state will always be my favorite skyscraper but truthfully the Chrysler's design is the best 🇺🇸
Shoutout John Jakob Raskob baby
@@Ethan-dd4ln correct !!!
Really nice that the home is preserved and repurposed for the Merchant Marine Academy.
Stunning property. Not as ornate as so many of the ones featured. And good to see it is still in use today
I love the industrial histories/ professional ascensions you share about many of the owners of the various houses you curate in your videos. Thank you!
@ThisHouse - I loved the vestibule with the grand staircase, and I loved the living room with that huge fireplace.
Lovely….I like everything about this house. Its not “fussy” with detailing, but is simple and elegant. (I do love a sunken living room) I would like to have been allowed to see the original bedrooms but I know we have our limits.
Thanks Ken!
Beautiful home, but have got to say my favorite part was seeing the floor plans... made it my favorite video from this old house
You know that was class. Now the houses are not ornate just large .
One of your best videos. The history was great. My favorite room was the music room. You do the best job of anyone I watch on TH-cam. One more thing, I now have a good reason to travel New York ,to see the Chrysler Mansion.
Love this home
I attended a Cotillion at the Merchant Marine Academy in 1974 with a family friend. His love was not able to do so and we have known one another before school. I wish I had known about the home then, thanks, Ken!
Such a beautiful mansion~you can never tell by the outside! The simplicity of the indoor swimming pool was my favorite room❤️
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! Cheers!
-Ken
I lived very close to one of the Chryslers in CT. She was kind but a bit eccentric. Her son lived with her and he became the heir to the Chrysler Building in NYC which is not far from us. Very special time in my life. Thanks Ken.
Watching the later part of this video that beautifully depicted his magnificent mansion, l was so afraid to find out when it was demolished. Thank heavens it wasn't!🙂
Great American history and legacy of a gifted pioneer and engineer. Thanks a lot. Colin ( England ).
Excellent piece with the exception of not naming the Academy correctly. It is the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) - one of the five U.S federal service academies along with West Point, Annapolis, Air Force and Coast Guard. It is true that USMMA is the least known of the five, but as a proud graduate it pains me when an historical piece like this one gets the name wrong.
Amen-I thought the same thing.
It truly is America’s best kept secret and I’m also a proud alum.
Thank you. I have a new respect for Walter Chrysler. Did not know much about him but obviously a self made man. Whats not to like about that? His curiosity about how things worked caused him to become a master mechanic, mechanical engineer. Design engineer. I had no idea he was such an intelligent Maverick. He was luckily there early enough to successfully challenge the established order.. Pretty amazing story!
Excellent presentation.
Beautiful home.
Thanks for the video. Grew up in Great Neck. Family had a boat moored at Steppingstone Park, just past the Merchant Marine Academy and Chrysler's mansion. Fond memories.
I’m glad it’s still there! What a pleasant surprise. I would agree with previous comments, it’s not too large, and well designed. I like the outside grounds.
Despite its size, it looks livable. The exterior seems to be intentionally uninteresting, not bad, just bland. The sunken living room must be one of the first - they were huge in the 1920s30s40s. Chrysler and family come across as unpretentious, no antiques, (no books!) - their furniture looks very liveably, like it came straight from a 1920s department store. Thank you, Tim.
Magnificent in it's simplicity a beautiful home and I love it ❤️
I am impressed with the closets being the sides of hall entrys to bedrooms. This expands quiet insulation between bedrooms and the noise of the house. Closets between bedrooms insulate between them.
I can only imagine what he must think of what his businesses have turned into.
Rolling in his grave
He don't think
I was thinking the same thing
Sure wish Stellantis would listen to to Chryslers Great Great Grandson and let him buy the Chrysler brands back!
Great post, thank you!
Favorite: A aye fully equipped 8-car garage. The rest of the place is pretty nice, too.
One thing I like better than a beautiful mansion is antique cars.
I wanted to see the kitchen and more of the basement! Sorry former occupational hazard! Retired Pest Control technician here !
Loved it! ❤
My cousin and husband was head butler and maid to the Dodge family. Rose Terrace was beautiful I only saw it from the outside. So sad when it was torn down
I could live there
Plymouth wasn't 'acquired' by Chrysler. It was created by Chrysler as a low-price option to compete in that class dominated by Ford and Chevrolet.
I'm not really sure I have a favourite room as each room had its own unique characteristics. I really liked the house but as I've said in previous videos it's much too big to be a home for me. I can only imagine the price of the upkeep of a place like this. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting how Chrysler got started and his education and his work with Buick and Dodge and how he lived. Seems like he made a lot of forward progress and history of himself
Chrysler Corporation reached a peace with Big Labor with amazing ease. This was largely due to mutual respect and even affection between Walter Chrysler and John L. Lewis. They even addressed each other as "John" and "Chrysler." WPC said that Lewis was "the smartest man I ever dealt with," and Lewis said WPC was the only automotive titan who knew what it took to build a car. Chrysler was not a saint, but he and Della should have had more time to enjoy life together.
The exterior reminds me just a bit of the Kresge mansion in Detroit that This House featured on one of its for sale on Zillow episodes. (And the Kresge mansion is still for sale). This Chrysler house is probably even bigger and nicer, though.
Also--the home became the Merchant MARINE Academy
The mansion is now the Administration Building of the United States Merchant MARINE Academy, not the US Merchant Academy.
Walter Chrysler did not acquire Plymouth--He started Plymouth in 1928
I think it was 1924 but I may be mistaken.
The Chrysler car was introduced in 1924--the Plymouth and De Soto in 1928
nice
You'll notice the features of the house: There's the GTX
Drawing room, the 300 foyer😅, the Imperial dining room 😊 the HEMI Main dining room😂 the Torsion bar bedroom, the DeSoto Adventurer balcony, thevpush-button transmission anti room 😮 and the Doge Custom Royal with JATO bottle Master bedroom.😅😅😅
Glad it wasn't torn down.
Just think of what an exciting era. Kind of like tech of the 21st century. Great report, Ken. Impressive mansion, yes. I just chuckle when comparing these to the homes of Elon Musk or Warren Buffet.
I favorite part of the house was the indoor swimming pool.
Another happy ending. Ken, have you ever done a percentage of houses on your videos, the ones that still stand and the ones demolished.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I have playlists that sort the houses by Lost, Still Standing, etc. Here is a link to the Playlists: www.youtube.com/@ThisHouse/playlists
FOR ONCE, WAY TO GO, US GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A DEFINITE DEMOLITION FREE ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND LONG LIVE THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the great Americon icons who built Americas' manufacturing might.
Though it was a grand house, it was not an obscenely ostentatious pile designed to be a worship to vainglory, as were a lot of tacky tasteless overblown mansions that disgraced the skyline elsewhere. I like the measured character, elegance, and modesty of this mansion.
I forgot chrysler used to be a car company. They made great air conditioners back in the day also
Very minimal decor back then.
At least it wasn’t torn down and relegated to memory
This would be the place to see a private showing of Ms. Angelina Jordan's new Jazzy song "Bad Valentine" Piano Diaries OMG.!!! - Yes!
Walter Chrysler's innovations like hydraulic brakes saved thousands of lives and he made auto ownership affordable by building highly engineered autos that were noted for their durability and simplicity and ease of maintenance. Chrysler was the only one of the Big Three auto companies who did not do business with the Nazis during WW2 . Sadly his son was a wastrel and had no desire to continue his father's legacy.
Many of these tasteful mansions have Pipe Organs.
Very, very few contemporary homes have Pipe Organs
I'd like to see some colorized pictures once in a while.
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Chrysler would be rolling if he knew the downward spiral of his legacy...
Wished l kept my competition spec E38 Charger!
Where was his home in Detroit?
WPC bought Dodge but launched Plymouth and DeSoto from his own corporation in 1928.
I think as a home it is rather practical for the time it was built, considering the wealth of its owner. Was it worth saving? I don't know. If it serves a purpose and doesn't cost so much to preserve and upkeep, then okay.
😃!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he's spinning in grave ! his company has been sold !
Doesn’t Detroit fit into this story somehow? Did he build his cars in New York ?
WE DID NOT BUILD THE OLD WORLD BUILDINGS.
And not to forget about the crossfire because the being Mercedes did not want their name on a car like thatComing from the same people who made the 3.6 pentastar junk motor and you know why they're not fooling me Chrysler's are cool as long as they don't break down that's the problem they break down and then you have to work on them
And seriously how can you bury a CD heater core and heater box so far deep into the dashboard on on the newer Dodge durangos which I'm proud to say I did do successfully
Chrysler hasn't made a quality product since the 60s.
Could you please only focus on the family mansions and not include the history!?
No one cares about the "big three," anymore. Bring full design and production back to the United Stares, and we'll talk. Otherwise, no one cares anymore.
A little too much history and not enough house
We had a station wagon.....chrysler,,,,,as I grew up,.......horrible car. trash. My mother nailed a car and ended our torment.
Who cares