"I dream't I dwelt in marble halls"
Devoted to the histories and current state of the great mansions of America's Gilded Age.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

"Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930" Revised Edition Book Signing Today

 
Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930 Revised by Gary Lawrance & Anne Surchin
“Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930” Book signing today in East Hampton at Authors Night! Today at 5pm I will be signing copies of my new revised edition of, “Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930”, with my co-author Anne Surchin. Authors night is now in its 9th year and it is a great event to meet many local authors and have them sign books. All proceeds go to the East Hampton Library. http://www.authorsnight.org/

Monday, August 5, 2013

Mansions of the Gilded Age on facebook

Ralph Lauren's Home, Oatlands in Katonah, New York when first built.
My group, Mansions of the Gilded Age on Facebook has been mentioned in the September 2013 issue of Architectural Digest, page 42. Under the column AD HEARS, " Mansions of the Gilded Age is one of the liveliest design groups on Facebook, with members celebrating (and denigrating lavish examples of late-19th century and early-20th century domestic architecture". If you are on Facebook, please ask to join the group, Mansions of the Gilded Age. The group has over 3300 members and growing. You can participate, by adding photos, links or comments, or just enjoy it and read the postings of the members. It is also a wonderful venue to ask questions about historic mansions, estates or social life of the Gilded Age.
Also every issue of Architectural Digest is not to be missed, but this month there is a story about Ralph Lauren's many homes. The photo above is a vintage view of his Katonah, New York home when first built.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Will the Inisfada Mansion be demolished?

Inisfada at Manhasett, New York
Will Inisfada, the former estate of Nicholas and Genevieve Brady at Manhasett, Long Island, New York be the next great Gilded Age Mansion to be destroyed?

Please click the following links to find out.

Mansions of the Gilded Age for photos of the house in it's Heyday.

New York Times
Forbes
Newsday
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