Elkins Estate: A Jewel for Everyone

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  • A documentary on the Elkins Estate as managed by Food for Life and the Land Conservancy of Elkins Park. Elkins Park is in Cheltenham Township adjacent to Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
    Credits
    Directed by John Roberts & Carmella Vassor-Johnson
    Produced by Nadine Patterson & Marlene Patterson
    Narration by Toni Nash
    Dancer- Daniela Galdi of Blind Faith Productions
    Appearances by: David Dobson, John Gallery, Bill Chambres, Monica Lewis, and Diana Fine Luks
    Edited by Sharon Mullally
    Camera and Sound: Carmella Vassor, John Roberts, and Nadine Patterson
    Music (first to last on the soundtrack)
    "Casey's Last Breath" Performed and Composed by Warren Oree (Bass & Vocal)
    "Fleetin Blues" Composed by Diane Monroe. Performed by Diane Monroe (Violin) and Tony Miceli (Vibes)
    "Vince Guaraldi" Composed by Tony Miceli. Performed by Tony Miceli (Vibes) and Diane Monroe (Violin)
    Photographs: Courtesy of Seva Retreat & Land Conservancy of Elkins Park
    Additional Wedding & Event Video Footage: CinemaCake www.cinemacake....
    Executive Producer: Land Conservancy of Elkins Park
    To learn more go to: www.savetheelki...

ความคิดเห็น • 31

  • @longlegs7881
    @longlegs7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It has since been sold again and now abandon. The people who bought it started renovating the inside and a lot of it is dismantled and rooms tore up and left this way, It is now just sitting, abandon, and wasting away. Its so sad to see this once beautiful home now sitting and nothing being done.

  • @DedxEye
    @DedxEye 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I did the landscaping here when Dave dobbson owned it. Such a privilege it was to spend time on the property and work for such wonderful people.

  • @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr
    @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing work of art. The woman playing the violin is OUT-Standing!

  • @opelske
    @opelske 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    There's a college on I think on John's Island in South Carolina, a wonderful school that teaches the old methods used in building these beautiful mansions. One of the problems with maintenance and rehab with these structures was the lack of skilled workers. Would be interesting if these homes while being rehabed could also be a training or learning experience for the students of that college.

  • @Paxton344
    @Paxton344 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    William Elkins daughter, Eleanor was on the Titanic with her husband George Dunton Widener and their son, Harry. Eleanor survived but she lost both her husband and son. Very sad.

  • @naimakelly7581
    @naimakelly7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love ❤️ homes 🏡 like that so elegant to live in with such rich history brilliant 🤩 landscapes while as the homes are such gorgeous villas , mansions , chateau too .

  • @sjgreene785
    @sjgreene785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a great place to get married.
    Just GRAND!!💚💚💚

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew6535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Using the estate for public use is the best idea. Having weddings, conferences and musical events could be in a substantial sum. Also, giving tours of the estate would help as well.

  • @Figgatella
    @Figgatella 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The problem with these estates is that they are so very expensive to maintain because you can’t get the same materials to repair them. It is cost prohibitive. Unless a philanthropist buys it and has some continuing foundation to help fund it they just go by the way side. It’s a shame but this is why there are so many abandoned mansions and which is why they do not build these anymore. At today’s prices one cannot afford all the staff that is required to keep them up.

    • @carolweaver3269
      @carolweaver3269 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Downtown Abbey was staged in a mansion, and that would be an idea too if it could be handled and money brought in somehow for it?

  • @judyimel5697
    @judyimel5697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow would love to see

  • @cindygoodwin5119
    @cindygoodwin5119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope it was saved

  • @TomoyoTatar
    @TomoyoTatar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's truly sad is that there are mansions sitting empty like this when there are so many homeless people. Even the original owner gave money for an orphanage.

  • @bettygitzke4131
    @bettygitzke4131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just don’t get why people think they need a mansion so large. To me it’s just a waste of space.

  • @Macbasil
    @Macbasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greatest showman house 🥡

  • @brandoncausey645
    @brandoncausey645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching that girl dance down the stairs was extremely awkward who actually does that in real life

    • @charleswalker1185
      @charleswalker1185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I do

    • @rgrndu
      @rgrndu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They were showing the different uses of the home now. Apparently performance art is one of them.

    • @beatrixjones2982
      @beatrixjones2982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I thought it was wretched.

  • @sheilakeaton4603
    @sheilakeaton4603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, I am an Elkins however I believe that I am from the other side of the track.... :(

    • @TheMelindaZombie
      @TheMelindaZombie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why is your last name of your username keaton??

  • @rgrndu
    @rgrndu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The house at 0:36 & 0:41 is the same house? They’re two completely different styles.

  • @miguelamaya6246
    @miguelamaya6246 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to buy Mr. Elkins estate but, I am shown too many buildings at the same place... I can't separate either or from each one? I want the building with white walls... It's a beautiful estate...

  • @jthrilla9147
    @jthrilla9147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro he got this shit for 1.5 mil holy shit I wonder what the resto cost were an are they done yet

  • @CarAhvvahk
    @CarAhvvahk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He never built the home it existed pre 1800 the columns pillar and arch ways on the doors show you the true erectors stature

  • @sunspotdawn1261
    @sunspotdawn1261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grifters. Wow.
    The estate is now in the hands of the family thankyou

    • @cynthialambert9067
      @cynthialambert9067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it was sold to a developer to be made into a hotel.

  • @zombiestory6353
    @zombiestory6353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell the rich Neighbors that they're going to build low-income housing you will get your money