1913. Betty Blythe wrote “I think that what pleases me most is its simple dignity. There is absolutely no suggestion of the ornate, no display of highly polished wood, no gingerbread work apparent, as to either house or furnishings.” The greenhouse, she noted “…is one of Mr. Fisher’...
The iron-buildings business at one time had occupied a former floorcloth factory in Hill Street (Trevor Place), but by the early twentieth century was largely carried on in Pimlico, the company’s offices and showrooms remaining at Albert Gate Mansions.Humphreys himself became a well-known loca...
from the beautifully preserved antebellum homes to the grand mansions that showcase the city's rich history. Savannah City Center is a haven for art enthusiasts, with numerous galleries showcasing local talent. Explore the Telfair Museums, which house an impressive collection of American and European...
From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit...
The kitchen at The Breakers, one of the many grand Belle Epoque mansions constructed for, and lived in by, the stupendously wealthy Vanderbilt family. Here, meals for the entire household – upstairs, for the family, and downstairs, for the servants, would’ve been produced, at least three...
You can be inspired at the legendary mansions, be energized by the vibrant nightlife, and savor local flavor at our many celebrated restaurants, wineries and breweries. Read more Washington DC From the National Mall’s monuments and memorials to vibrant neighborhoods filled with character and ...
Carl G. Fisher, and Charles B. Sommers. Allison’s and Wheeler’s Mansions were discussed in a Historic Indianapolis article back in 2011, which you can readhere. Allison and Fisher were discussed in a Historic Indianapolis article last May, which you can readhere. The Sommers Mansion was ...
and charming hospitality. The Gastonian is comprised of two adjacent mansions, both of which were built in 1868. Constructed of local handmade bricks, the mansions feature white stucco in clean-lined Regency-Italianate style. The freestanding house at 220 East Gaston Street was built for Savannah...
I have no aesthetic problem with these symbols of high modernity. Would I feel different if I lived in one of the mansions on this bluff, my expansive ocean views interrupted by a power plant? Possibly. But altered views were not the argument that opponents most often ...
Savannah's #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor One of Savannah's most elegant and grand mansions, The Gastonian consists of two beautifully restored 1868 residential homes on Gaston Street. Our guests enjoy delicious food, luxurious guest rooms, and warm Southern hospitality that makes for memorable moments. ...