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The E.T.
Stotesbury Guestbook Entries 2006 – 2012
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Gale
A. Sinclair
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I
have just finished reading about the architecht Traumbauer and his magnificent houses. I am enthralled
with the Stotesbury family and with Whitemarsh Hall. I am curious as to
where I might find information on the foundations used to support such
massive structures with the weight of the stone and marble interiors. It
seems such a shame that so many of these grand old houses have been lost
even though times have greatly changed since they were built. Thank you for
any information you can provide. Gale A. Sinclairf
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June 2012 - North Port, Florida
Webmaster
comments Your best bet would be to ask the knowledgeable group
at the Facebook group "Fans of Whitemarsh Hall"
(http://www.facebook.com/groups/whitemarshhall/). You have to have a
Facebook account in order to see what they are discussing, but you do not
have to be a member of the group to view the blogs and photos. It is well
worth it!!
--WCW
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Paul
Stefanowicz
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Wayne
- How is it going on your book about Stotesbury? Are you still in the
research stage, or have you written most of it yet? Regards, Paul
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April 2012 - NJ
Webmaster
comments After many years of compiling a large amount of new and
interesting information about E.T. Stotesbury, I am nearly finished with my
research. I have an outline, and have written several chapters (the fun
part). Stay tuned!
--WCW
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Duane
Parker
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I
worked aboard the Shore Leave in the early 80s, my skipper and the owner
was captain Jim Dykes. Shore Leave was a beautiful old girl back in those days, we took good care of her. I spent many days
working on her exterior and in the engine room. One day
captain Jim called and asked me if I wanted to go to Alaska as first mate,
with any hesitation, I agreed. We met up on lake Washington and for two
weeks worked to get Shore Leave ready for the trip. The trip took us four
and a half days to reach Ketchikan Alaska, It was
my first time to Alaska, what a beautiful trip it was. I miss her and her
skipper and remember the days I enjoyed working aboard a wonderful ship.
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February 2012 - New Mexico
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Marvin
Wilker
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My
late wife and I had a painting that her father had bought at auction over
30 years ago. It was the Viggi Le Brun self portrait with Marie
Antoinette on the canvas. There was a sticker on the back of the painting
"Ufizzi " and a date. The painting has
since been sold in St.Louis, at auction, 2008.
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December 2011 - Franklin, TN 37069
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Sandra
Pinnel
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I
just viewed the 3 videos, and I found the third one most unsettling. The
first house I lived in as a child was on Delphine
Rd., and directly adjacent to the estate. I used to run through the woods
to arrive on the grounds, where I would play for endless hours - and I
developed such an attachment to the place that still holds a special place
in my heart. To view the 'before' & 'after' photos in Video #3 was so
heart-wrenching for me; and I still cannot fathom why nothing was done to
protect this Historically-significant, magic-evoking, Architectural wonder.
I seek not to offend you, but there is just something wrong with showcasing
destruction like this; it demonstrates a statement of the thoughtless
negligence & vandalism that led to the estate's demise; as well as the
directive of the money-mongering developers who chose the Almighty Buck
over preserving America's Heritage. What does that teach our children, and
what does it say about who & what we Americans
are by making such a choice?
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December 2011 - Silicon Valley, California, USA
Webmaster
comments So many of us share your sadness about the loss of this
magnificent architectural treasure. Perhaps future generations can learn
something from this.
--WCW
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Bill
McGowan
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Phenomenal
website. Easily one of, if not THE greatest loss to American architecture.
I'm a big fan of Trumbauer's work. I currently
live in Boston, Mass. and routinely drive 1.5 hours to Newport, RI to see
many of his remaining masterpieces such as The Elms, Clarendon Court, and
Miramar. Thanks for all of your exhausting work assembling this info. And
thanks to the person who did a Google SketchUp of
the estate.
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November 2011 - Brighton, MA
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Barry
Kwasny
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Where
are the Stotesbury's interred?
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October 2011 - Stroudsburg, Pa
Webmaster
comments Edward T. Stotesbury is buried with his first wife and
other members of his family at the Woodlands Cemetery in West Philadelphia.
Eva Stotesbury is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery in South Chicago, where her
parents, her stepmother, and daughter Louise are also interred.
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Bob
Mutch
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I
have been trying to find a collection of E.T. Stotesbury's papers as part
of the research I am doing on the financing of Theodore Roosevelt's 1904
presidential campaign. (Stotesbury was one of TR's biggest fundraisers.)
You said last year that you had located a few items. Can you tell me what
they are and where they are?
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October 2011 - Washington, DC
Webmaster
comments Unfortunately, there are very few remaining papers of
E.T. Stotesbury. My research therefore has had to focus on family and
secondary sources. Although this has taken longer than I expected, it has
been fruitful. You are correct in that Stotesbury was one of TR's biggest
fundraisers in 1904, but most of the money raised under his name was as a
result of his skills as a "bundler" of donations from others in
Eastern Pennsylvania. Please do let me know if you learn of anything new in
this regard, thanks.
--WCW
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Colin
Smythe
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Lady
Elizabeth Conyngham was born on 16 February 1799
(G.E.Cockayne's Complete Peerage). You state that
Lawrence painted the portrait beteen 1810 and
1815, in which case she could have been only 11-16 years of age. From the
portrait, her size in relation to the harp and obvious maturity, she must
surely not have been painted before 1814-15.
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August 2011 - Berkshire UK
Webmaster
comments You are correct! I checked my records, and the portrait was done by Sir Thomas Lawrence in late
1824. Allegedly the mother of the two sisters who were subjects of the
portraits, the Marchioness of Conyngham, was the
mistress of King George IV, and the order to Lawrence to paint the portrait
of Lady Elizabeth was a royal command. The source of the error on the date
was the O'Toole catalog of the Stotesbury collection that was displayed in
the early 1940s. Good catch!
--WCW
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Andy
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I
have a detailed 1919 map of Haverford township, PA that shows a fairly
large tract of land belonging to E T Stotesbury. It shows there was a house
there called "The Orchard". Is there any background information
on that property? (It appears to be about the same spot as the house I grew
up in was built years later)
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July 2011 - New York, NY
Webmaster
comments Up until the 1920s, E.T. Stotesbury owned large plots
of land on the Main Line, among other places around the country. Much of
this land was acquired from the estate of Anthony J. Drexel after the
latter died in 1893. Consistent with the development of Wayne, PA in the
1880s by Anthony J. Drexel and George W. Childs, Stotesbury continued to
purchase and develop raw land in various locations for many years. It is
not clear whether Stotesbury had a specific connection to "The
Orchard" or not.
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Richard
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Thank
you for creating this beautifully constructed and exhaustively researched
website, Mr. Willcox. How did you come across such wonderful photographs?
It showcases the recherche lifestyle of an
American gentleman in all his tasteful glory. Sumptuous houses, a
magnificent art collection, luxurious yacts and
winters in Palm Beach -- Stotesbury and Eva lived the good life. I
especially like the song "The Old Family Toothbrush" and Kiallmark's upbeat tune. The original lyrics by
Woodward are romantic and evoke a gentler time, and Stotesbury's lyrics are
hilarious and perfect for a self-made man worth $100 million in 1927. I can
picture him, dressed in coat and tie, sporting white shoes and hat, singing
this song at his birthday celebrations.
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July 2011 - Cherry Hill, NJ
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Susan
Stotesbury Stills
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I
am from the North Carolina branch of Stotesburys. My father was Arthur
Edward Stotesbury and my grandfather was Isaac Stotesbury from Pantego, NC. There are alot
of interesting facts under the Hyde County, NC geneology
site. I have been researching the family.
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June 2011 - Fairview, NC 28730
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Anthony
J. Leach
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My
father, Nichloas Leach worked for the Stotesbury
Estate. Worked in the 1920's until 1938. My grandfather, Anthony DeLecci, also worked on the estate. I have fond
memories of my dad telling me stories about working there.
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June 2011 - Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Graham
Hueber
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The
Woodmere Art Gallery in Chestnut Hill has two large (probably 5' tall)
carved limestone pineapples flanking its front door which
were once part of Whitemarsh Hall.
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June 2011 - Princeton Junction, NJ
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Andy
K. Wick
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The
nedeva is actually located in Bremen on the river
Weser and is under reconstruction and restoration by Mr. Georg Papp. It
will be possible to visit the boat in Bremen, Germany approximately in
2012. Any Information concerning the history of the Nedeva
is welcome. thank you.
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April 2011 - Bremen, Germany
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Jacqueline
Strauss
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This
is a fascinating site, and I commend you for it. I can only add that at
around age 9, in 1952, I attended a day camp called "Camp
Robinson" on and in the Stotesbury Estate. Our "bunks" were
the bedrooms, and each of the bedrooms seemed to have its
own marble bath with sunken tubs and gold ornate faucets. Our wading
pools were the fountains, and our lunches took place in the dining room. I
don't believe the camp existed for more than a year or two before the
mansion was sold to the Pennsalt Chemical Co. But
what a fascinating place to go to day camp!! I'll never forget it. A day
camp in a palatial mansion!! I never really liked roughing it anyway!!
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March 2011 - Strafford, Pennsylvania
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J.
Scott Blackman
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My
grandfather, Daniel S. Blackman, worked for E.T. Stotesbury at Drexel and
Co. in Philadelphia until 1921 when he and another Drexel employee, Charles
Schibener, left to form their own investment
banking firm in Philadelphia. For years I have had a set of photographs
(negatives) of a baseball game that I was unable to identify. Just this
week while doing some internet research, I found an article in the June 5,
1915 Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger that finally solved the mystery.
The baseball game was between the New York office of J. P. Morgan and Co.
and the Philadelphia office of Drexel and Co. The article states that the
"Philadelphia men were headed by E. T. Stotesbury
." The times were certainly different! The New Yorkers traveled
by Philadelphia and Reading special train to the Tabor station then walked
with the Philadelphians to the Philadelphia and Reading Athletic
Association field led by each office's band. By the way, according to the
article, my grandfather played right field that day.
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January 2011 - YARDLEY. PA
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Don
Dunscomb
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IÕm
curious about the organ that is mentioned briefly in some of the articles
about the mansion. I also see from the architectural drawings that there
was indeed an organ room. Do you have any information about the instrument
or its fate?
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January 2011 - Bend, Oregon
Webmaster
comments The
organ at the mansion was built by the Aeolian Organ Company of New York,
allegedly for a cost of $60,000. It supposedly was one of
the finest instruments in the country, with three manual keyboards and five
individual sections: great, swell, choir solo, echo and pedal. Eva
Stotesbury wanted the organ installed in the Grand Ballroom at Whitemarsh
Hall, but architecht Horace Trumbauer was opposed
to the idea. They finally compromised on a hallway leading out of the
ballroom for the site of the organ.
Mrs.
Mabel E. Linch played the organ at social
functions. Mr. Stotesbury liked to have the organ playing when he came home
from work each day.
The
organ was sold or donated to the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville,
Virginia in 1944. This church was destroyed by fire in about 1977; it is
not known if the organ was removed prior to the fire.
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Roy
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What
was the horror film that was filmed at Stotesbury in the 1970's?
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January 2011 - Pennsylvania
Webmaster
comments There are rumors that a low-budget horror movie was
filmed there, but I never have been able to substantiate them. Perhaps
someone who lived in the neighborhood forty years ago and who remembers the
event will see this and share the knowledge with us. Perhaps it got a
mention in a local newspaper. During roughly that same time period, a man
named Charles Riggs took a time lapse photograph
of the mansion at night with lights or candles in each window. He named the
resulting haunting image "Midnight Ghosts at Stotesbury." This
may have been the origin of the story about a horror movie having been
filmed there.
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Barbara
Stotesbury D
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It's
always exciting to read info regarding the Stotesbury's. I'm researching
the NY Stotesbury's. If you are or think you are part of the larger
'Stotesbury" family, think about joining a most interesting project.
Google Family Tree DNA to find out more!
5
December 2010 - Ft Myers FL
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Gloria
Sulc
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I
am a decendant of the Stotesbury's from North
Carolina. I just found out about the china and Mr. E T Stotesbury while
attending a family reunion. This is all so interesting. My father was Isaac
Lelon Stotesberry and
my grandfather was Isaac Stotesberry.
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October 2010 - Washington, North Carolina 27889
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Gerry
M. Serianni
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Nice
job! Thank you for the Stotesbury com web site!!! We are now cross-linked.
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October 2010 - Thorndale, PA USA
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Steven
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The
other day I had a brainstorm. Why should the ruins of Whitemarsh Hill go
unused? What I was thinkIng was that (first get
permission from the owners) then try and raise
money to turn the old entrance collonnade of the
estate into a little park/garden. The columns would be the perfect
containment walls around a little garden or seating area. I have already
drawn some simple design proposals which would
boast the beauty of the columns, while providing a seating area which would
over look the other remains of the estate. We must treasure the things we stil have left of the old estate. Maybe we could even
get relatives of the Stotesbury family to help. If anyone is intetested, please contact me at stevenglepore@gmail.
com.
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September 2010 - New York
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BLH
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Just
wanted to bring your attention to four YouTube videos on "Rose
Terrace" the Anna Dodge estate. Search - rose terrace - at YouTube. If
you know the story of the Stoesbury's you would
know of the friendship between Eva and Anna. "Rose Terrace" was
inspired by that friendship. Anna had Horace Trumbauer build her
"Whitemarsh Hall" in Grosse Point, Mi. This was after Anna Dodge
had purchased her Mizner designed Palm Beach
palace - just like Eva. Another Trumbauer design for Anna was "Marly" outside of Washington DC that Anna leased
to Eva after she sold "Whitemarsh Hall". First three YouTube
videos are from a 1970's broadcast of a tour of the estate at its peak,
right before demolition. Fourth video is a copulation of photos and text
about this now demolished home.
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September 2010 - GRR,Mi
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David
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Former
Secretary of State James Baker once said, "Someone asked me what was
the most important thing I had learned since being in Washington. I replied
that it was the fact that temporal power is fleeting." Baker went on
to observe that once driving through the White House gates he saw a man
walking alone on Pennsylvania Avenue and recognized him as having been
Secretary of State in a previous administration. "There he was alone -
no reporters, no security, no adoring public, no trappings of power. Just
one solitary man alone with his thoughts. And that mental picture
continually serves to remind me of the impermanence of power and the
impermanence of place." - With fondest regards & memories from
Henry, Helen, Harry and WalterÉand all the gang on Tulpehocken
Street
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September 2010 - Philadelphia, Pa
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Terrie
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I
remember the Gargoyles, the basements and the crumbling stairway to the
rooftop. Used to go there to explore in the late 70's. We made it up to the
roof, luckily no one fell in to the giant holes.
The place was just fantastic. I would have loved to seen it in its beauty
days. I was so sad when I drove by it to see it was totally gone.
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August 2010 - Warrington, PA
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Lynn
Quirk
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My
grandfather, James Quirk, worked as Mr. Stotesbury's personal bodyguard for
a number of year in the late 1920's and early 1930's. The family lore
contends that an old writing desk in our home was a gift from Mrs.
Stotesbury on the occasion of my grandparent's wedding in 1928. James Quirk
was killed in an accident in 1933 and again, family lore suggests, Mr. Stotesbury
and Mr. Drexel paid off the mortgage on my grandparents house so his widow
and their only child (my mother) would always have a place to live. I was
wondering if the personal papers of Mr. Stotesbury are stored anywhere as I
would love to see if there is a mention of my grandfather.
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July 2010 - Bryn Mawr, PA
Webmaster
comments What a fascinating story! Sorry to hear about your
grandfather's tragic death. It would have been consistent with Mr. and Mrs.
Stotesbury's generous nature to come to the aid of the Quirks. They cared
very much for their employees, and some of the staff were
like family to them. Unfortunately, the personal papers and effects of Mr.
Stotesbury have proved elusive. I only have been able to find a small
number of these personal items, but I will keep my eye out for any mention
of your grandfather.
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Sandra
Pinnel
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My
parents purchased some of the land that was sold from the Stotesbury Estate
and built a home on it - on Delphine Rd.; in 1951
- the home in which I resided from birth through my sixth year. From the
moment I began walking, I'd accompany my two older sisters
as we'd run through the woods to arrive on the grounds of the estate; where
we'd play for endless hours. The time I spent playing there are the fondest
memories of my childhood. When a dear friend of mine showed me the Serianni site, I was stunned to learn it had been
demolished. I've learned through extensive research that it met more than
one necessary criteria to be considered an
Historic Landmark. Why did none of the descendants strive to preserve the
heritage and architectural wonder that was The Stotesbury Mansion ?(as we locals called it.) The place evoked and
emanated an undeniable feeling and force that is so intangible I cannot
find the words to describe it - that still haunts me to this day. I have a
friend who is an architect who restores stone farmhomes
in Umbria, Italy - when I sent him to the Serianni
site that showcases the Mansion, he responded within an hour; saying that
the destruction of such a place bordered on criminal; and that such a thing
would never occur in Europe . it
wouldn't even be thought of. We lost all of the things that Whitemarsh Hall
encompassed for what? The Almighty Buck .
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June 2010 - Silicon Valley, California
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Anthony
Rivera
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I
spent the last 3 days working non-stop using old photographs and blueprints
of Whitemarsh Hall to recreate it on google sketchup, its a good way to be able to enjoy the house
as it was in the 1920's, but you have to have google
sketchup to view it (free program) I have 2
models up. the first is the main house, I did the
landscaping on it and added trees, the 2nd is the house and the lower
gardens, but without the trees and other plants too keep the file low. I'd
like a little constructive criticism on it too so i
can make it even more accurate, I used every
photograph I could find on it to make it. model 1:
sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5bbbeedc827cb9df6e21aef
e5d25f2e6 model 2:
sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7087a6ff85809e3f6e21aef
e5d25f2e6
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March 2010 - Tempe, AZ
Webmaster
comments Looks great! Obviously, you spent a lot of time to
capture the look of Whitemarsh Hall. Terrific job!
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roy sanders
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I
would like to view a catalog of the auction held by Samuel Freeman Co. in
1946. Can you tell me where to look for one?
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January 2010 - houston texas
Webmaster
comments You could try contacting Samuel Freeman Co. in
Philadelphia, or you could see if your local public or University library
has an interlibrary loan arrangement with some other library that has a
copy available for loan.
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Cherish
Shinners (Grand-daughter of Mary Stotesbury)
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I
did some research on Whitemarsh Hall a few years ago. I vaguely remember
mention of a film company using the building and grounds for a b-movie, slasher film in the
early 70's. Is this correct? If so, do you know the title of the film?
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January 2010 - Lansdale, PA
Webmaster
comments I have heard this same story but never have been able
to substantiate it. About the same time this film was supposedly made, a
man named Charles Riggs took a time lapse
photograph of Whitemarsh Hall at night with lights or candles in each
window. He also appeared in one of the windows, and the resulting photo was
a very haunting image that he named "Midnight Ghosts at
Stotesbury." This may have been the origin of the story about a movie
having been made.
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Ward
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How
were you able to find the bed from El Mirasol?
Any idea of where any other items from the Mizner designed home are? I know that all the
contents of the house were auctioned off, do you
have a copy of the auction catalog? Great website by the way!
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December 2009
Webmaster
comments Thank you. An acquaintance of ours who is a Stotesbury
descendant owns the bed from El Mirasol. Most of
the contents of the house were auctioned off on the premises in 1947 under
the gavel of Samuel B. Freeman & Co. of Philadelphia. In the Patio
restaurant in Vero Beach, Florida, the wall separating the main dining room
from the bar is made from some of the garage doors from El Mirasol. The Driftwood Resort and Waldo's restaurant in
Vero Beach also may have a mantelpiece and window grills from El Mirasol.
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Mike
Roth
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The
5th Nedeve Yacht has been sold to an owner in
Germany. He will be restoring the vessel. A crew of 3 made the transit to
Victoria B.C. from Westport after 3 hard days of systems repair. Even in
her current condition she is a wonerful boat .
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November 2009 - Port Townsend Wa
Webmaster
comments Hooray!!!!!
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Robert
Harper
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If
you watch old episodes of "The Nanny", it looks like the
Elizabeth-Louise Vigee LeBrun
Self-Portrait is hanging on the stairway of the set.
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November 2009 - Roslyn, PA
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L.
Kicey
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I
was discussing local historical architecture a few years back with my boss
and he told be about exploring Whitemarsh Hall in his youth, curious I
decided to check out the site and did a bit of photographing while I was
there. I was interested in using the space for an editorial fashion shoot,
but wasn't sure if there would be issues with being allowed to photograph
on the property since I recalled having seen signs on later visits
regarding the park being for residents of Stotesbury Estates only. I was not
sure if that was strictly enforced or if anyone knew who
I might contact about getting permission to shoot there. Any direction you
could give me on who to speak to would be much appreciated!
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October 2009 - Ambler PA
Webmaster
comments You could try contacting the Springfield Township
municipal offices in Wyndmoor in order to obtain
the names of the officers of the homeowners association. Perhaps they could
help you. Good luck!
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Terry
Hunter jr.
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I
am a descendent of John Stables and would like to know if there is any way
that I could see any kind of a print or anything like that of the paintings
of John Stables in Color. I am desirous of knowing the actual color of the
Uniforms he was wearing in the paintings. I would also like to know where
the paintings are currently located. Can you also tell me in the paintings
the color of his hair, eyes, and skintone. I will greatly appreciate any information you can
provide me. Thank You Terry Hunter Jr.
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October 2009 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Webmaster
comments Unfortunately, I do not have a color photo of the 1777
Romney portrait of Captain John Stables. The most recent record I have is
that it was sold by Parke-Bernet
Galleries, Inc. in New York at public auction on Thursday, October
22, 1970 for $35,000, presumably to a private collector. The previous owner
had been the estate of the late Mrs. A. Hamilton Rice.
The
Parke-Bernet catalogue described the portrait as
follows: "Three-quarter length in scarlet uniform coat, trimmed in
green and gold, buff waistcoat and breeches, holding his sword reversed
under his left arm," with a note stating that John Stables (1744-1796)
was a Director of the East India Company and a member of the Supreme
Council of Calcutta.
The
James St. L. O'Toole Galleries catalogue of the Stotesbury collection
(1941) described the 50 x 40 inch portrait as follows: "This fine
soldierly figure is shown in three-quarter pose, facing slightly to the
right. He wears the red coat of the active service, showing on the sleeve
the three buttons of his captain's rank, the coat is close to the chest and
then hanging open showing a buff waistcoat with brass buttons. His right
hand is in the trouser pocket and he holds in his left arm the sheath of
his sword, held by the left hand at the hilt in a natural and engaging
posture."
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E.
Renz
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Recently
found a very badly rusted but still fairly heavy placard on the side of a
railroad embankment in Asheville, NC. It's about 9 1/2" across, and
upon cleaning it was able to make out; "E.T. STOTESBURY, TRUSTED
OWNER." Safe bet it fell off a train car at some point in history, but
I know nothing else about it.
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September 2009 - Asheville, NC
Webmaster
comments What a great find!! Commencing in at least as early as
1899, E.T. Stotesbury began to serve as lessor and trustee for various
multi-million dollar equipment leases to a number of railroads, including
the Reading Co, the Chesapeake & Ohio, the Southern Railway Company,
the Erie Railroad, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. Such leases were
then assigned to insurance or trust companies. Although the agreements
never mentioned it, it is probable that Stotesbury was acting for a
syndicate sponsored by Drexel & Co. in these transactions. Your plaque
is surely a souvenir off of one of these railroad cars.
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Racquel Pasquelucci
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What
is the value of the Nedeva china made for the
yacht by Lenox. Is something like that worth a
lot?
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September 2009
Webmaster
comments I do not know how much any pieces of yacht Nedeva china would sell for these days, as they are
rare and typically cherished by family members or descendants/friends of
former employees. It would be interesting to see what would happen if a
piece came up for auction on eBay! After all, the silver ladle from the Nedeva sold for $504.99 in 2007!
--WCW
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Vincent
Grannetino
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I
understand that there was a painting commisioned
of Eva Stotesbury. Is there any record of its whereabouts or an image of it
available online or anywhere to see?
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September 2008 - Philadelphia, PA
Webmaster
comments Eva Stotesbury had several portraits painted of her in
her lifetime, and there are three of which I have definite knowledge.
In
1926, art dealer Joseph Duveen commissioned the artist Douglas Chandor to make a pastel portrait of Eva wearing her
famous emeralds. Duveen then presented the portrait to Mr. Stotesbury as a
Christmas gift. Eva was so pleased with the likeness that she had
photographs made of it, which she inscribed and gave to close friends and
family members. The original portrait has stayed in the family. You can see
a picture of it on page 15 of "The Twilight of Splendor" by James
T. Maher (Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1975), photograph number four in
"The Grandes Dames" by Stephen
Birmingham (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1982), and page 31 of
"Palm Beach Entertains" by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches,
Inc. (1976).
An earlier portrait of Eva was painted in Paris by Francois Flameng in 1912, the year of her marriage to
E.T. Stotesbury. It hung first in the Stotesbury's townhouse at 1925 Walnut
Street and then in the second floor Gallery Hall at Whitemarsh Hall. The
latest information that I have is that it most recently was the property of
a lady in Philadelphia. You can see an image of it on page 56 of the book
"Whitemarsh Hall: The Estate of Edward T. Stotesbury," published
in 2004 by Edward and Charles Zwicker and the
Springfield Township Historical Society as part of Arcadia Publishing's
"Images of America" series.
The
Polish artist Joseph Sigall painted Eva
Stotesbury's portrait in 1927, but I do not know where it is now.
I
heard that several years ago, an unfinished portrait of Eva was on display
at a decorators' showcase house in the Philadelphia area. Yet another
portrait supposedly hung at one time in the window of an antique shop in
Delray Beach, Florida.
I
would love to hear from anyone who has seen these or any other portraits of
Eva Stotesbury.
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christine
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what role did ET Stotesbury/the stotesbury
family have in the ownership of Northwestern Stables or in the Riders and
Drivers of the Wissahickon? My understanding is
that Strawbridge owned the stables and sold it to the Fairmount Park
commission.
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September 2008 - phila, pa
Webmaster
comments I have yet to come across any connection E.T.
Stotesbury may have had with Northwestern Stables. Perhaps the Fairmount
Park archives hold the answer. Stotesbury's horses were stabled at his Winoga Stock Farm, a forty-acre property at East and
Mermaid Lanes in Springfield Township. After his death in 1938, the land
was sold to the federal government and became the Eastern Regional
Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture. Stotesbury was an honorary
President of the Philadelphia Riders and Drivers Association and served as
President of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia from 1912
until his death.
--WCW
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BLH
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Any
news on Lynnewood Hall??????????????
5
August 2008 - Mi.
Webmaster
comments Lynnewood Hall, the magnificent Trumbauer mansion built
for P.A.B. Widener, is still standing, although it is in need of a lot of
attention. It currently is owned by a New York-based
church.
--WCW
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Tracey
Jane Stotesbury
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Hi,
I have grown up and cherish the fact that I have always been a 'stotesbury' . I am based in
the UK and now I am married to a 'Butcher'! It is really weird to go onto
the internet and find that mine is not the first union of a 'stotesbury' - 'butcher' partnership. I would be really
keen to learn more and be very interested in the book when it comes out. I
would be grateful if anyone could let me know and is there a 'Stotesbury'
coat of arms? Look forward to hearing from someone soon, Tracey
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April 2008 - UK - Berkshire
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Jon
Christopher
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I
have become crazy about this house. it started out
with the photo from " Philadelphia the and now". then I purchased the book "Whitemarsh Hall".
How the hell did people let this house go??? I don't understand why there
wasn't a foundation set up. my god, the people
that stayed here. I'm gonna post my email so if
anyone wants to give me any Information or contact me.I can't wait to read Ned's Biography. The
pictures alone are so interesting, I can't imagine
reading about his entire life. this should dead
become a movie. but can you imagine building a set
that looks like WMH??? jonchristopher+at
sign+comcast dot net
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April 2008 - Philadelphia, Pa
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Jon
Christopher
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I
have become crazy about this house. it started out
with the photo from " Philadelphia the and now". then I purchased the book "Whitemarsh Hall".
How the hell did people let this house go??? I don't understand why there
wasn't a foundation set up. my god, the people
that stayed here. I'm gonna post my email so if
anyone wants to give me any Information or contact me.I can't wait to read Ned's Biography. The
pictures alone are so interesting, I can't imagine
reading about his entire life. this should dead
become a movie. but can you imagine building a set
that looks like WMH??? jonchristopher-at
sign-comcast dot net I only hope that I see a
movie made in my lifetime about this man
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April 2008 - Philadelphia, Pa
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jsfmt99
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Thanks
for whoever posted the link to my youtube video
about Whitemarsh Hall on this site. I have vivid memories of exploring the
mansion and the underground basements. In the basements we found the
bowling alley, a coal car on the tracks, the giant boilers and the wine
area. I remember clearly the window moldings, the detail in the
woodcarvings surrounding each window. That 80-foot tunnel under the main
garden fountain lead into a huge room beneath it. One of the elevators was
stuck in-between floors and one of my friends slid down the elevator cable
from the second floor all the way down to the basement. A few of my
relatives worked for the StotesburyÕs during the depression and they were treated very well by them. My piece of the mansion
in my youtube video was from one of the archway
windows. It saddens me that it is all gone.
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December 2007 - Wyncote, Pa
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BLH
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Check
out the Whitemarsh Hall Youtube video.
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October 2007 - Somewhere,Mi
Webmaster
comments Cool! This video can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdoB9xpB46s
--WCW
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Jane
Masterson
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My
grandfather, John F. Masterson, was part owner and Secretary of New York
Yacht, Launch & Engine Co. I visited the Shorleave
in Sept. 2002 at Dock Street Yachts in Seattle, WA. It was up for sale but
needed extensive work. The owner was an elderly man, in poor health, who
had lived aboard for many years. the Shorleave was looking for a wooden boat lover with the
means to return her to her original beauty. Fortunately there are about 10
other NYY, L & E yachts that are loved and maintained by true wooden
boat lovers
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September 2007 - Punta Gorda, FL.
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FM
Sherman
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Grew
up on Stotesbury Road in the 70's just down the hill from the then decaying
mansion. Still have a few hazy memories of actually exploring inside
Whitemarsh Hall, specifically remembering the black and white marble floor
in the foyer.
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July 2007 - Now Los Angeles, CA
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William
C Near ( William Earl Stotesbury Jr. )
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I
have read the many articles I could find about Mr
Stotesbury and it is overwhelming. So many great achievements and such a
total diminishment at the end. It is only a flash and we are no more. But
still it all has to be. Always your friend
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June 2007 - Richmond Virginia
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BLH
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Check
out wikimapia-dot-org for maps using Google Earth
showing location of their homes includung MARLY wherer Eva lived after Edward's death.
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May 2007 - Somewhere,Mi
Webmaster
comments Thanks for this valuable and helpful information! For
those new to wikimapia.org, type the word Stotesbury into the search box
and links to these sites will appear. I have added the location of a
still-standing wall fountain from El Mirasol to
the Palm Beach map.
--WCW
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