Youtube hearted comments of Jeff Lawrentz (@jefflawrentz1624).

  1. I’m glad there is a developer out there willing to see the value in what is left of this house. I’ve often heard the expression “ Keeping up with the Joneses” but never knew where it originated. Thanks Ken!
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  2. It’s what you would expect - they tore down 4 architectural landmark buildings to replace it with a stunningly ugly high rise. Very disappointing. But at least that added fuel to the preservation movement. Thanks Ken!
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  3. While I can appreciate their opulance, for me I don’t find any of the houses to be home-like. I do appreciate their history. It would be interesting to know if any Vanderbilt descendants watch this and see what they have to offer on them. Thanks, Ken; you did an excellent job presenting this!
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  4. That’s a pretty spectacular place. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite spot in that house but so glad it’s a national trust property. Thanks for sharing !
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  5. I have read articles on them and stumbled across their story first on Google. You did a wonderful job presenting this- thank you Ken!
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  6. The world needs more people like the Newmans. I’m sorry their house wasn’t adaptively reused. This was a very nice tribute to them. Thank you, Ken!
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  7. I had never read anything on this town house till watching this. I like the nice restrained Regency style simplicity of it. “The Last Mrs Astor” by Frances Kiernan was an excellent read. Well done, Ken. Thank you!
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  8. You all have a wonderful home and I’m glad you’re going to give it back the character and dignity it deserves. Thank you for the tour!
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  9. I had never seen a lot of the earlier Duke homes in Durham before. Thanks Ken!
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  10. I think this is one of my favorite of all the houses you’ve ever shown.
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  11. I really enjoyed this vlog. I wonder what became of her home in the Adirondack’s ?
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  12. I’d like to try living in a museum. ( or settle for just the library 😂). I toured this a decade ago and loved it. Wonderful that he was able to acquire the Blue Boy and Pinky paintings. Thanks, Ken for another wonderful episode!
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  13. I did remember your first video on this. You did a wonderful job in the revision and it’s a great bio. Thank you
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  14. The last home was my favorite but had they reassembled the Savannah plantation home that would have been my favorite. This was a fun video- well done
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  15. The grandfathers house was my favorite.
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  16. Looks like Wingwood made a lot of architectural salvage for someone. Let’s hope it all didn’t end up in a landfill.
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  17. There’s an octagonal house in Circleville, Ohio which was acquired by their historical society and moved to be saved when a Walmart was built. I remember hearing that Walmart even helped finance the move. This was very interesting. Thanks!
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  18. Wow! I would love to check out their book collection next time I’m in Baltimore. The library was probably my favorite room. At abt. 4:46 you described the furniture as stenciled but I think it is actually either Dutch or Italian marquetry inlaid. Thanks Ken for letting us know about this treasure house!!
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  19. I read that Mrs Jack Gardner (Boston) visited and Mrs Palmer showed her their gold table service for 50. Mrs Jack then asked “ But what do you do when you have a large dinner party?”
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  20. The library was my favorite. I’ve driven past this home but did not have time to visit. I’m going to have to tour this one.
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  21. Very interesting. I think the neighborhood can be revived. If they market it right it can be a success.
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  22. I’m visited this house several times. It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite room or feature as I love it all. I’m thankful the Drayton family allowed this to become a National Trust property to share with the world. I think the dependencies had been taken down because of earthquake damage.
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  23. Reminds me of a house that could be used to film a Batman Movie. I’ve never heard of this home before. Thanks, Ken for introducing us to this place.
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  24. I’ve never been, but would like to see this place. If memory serves me correctly, in 2019 Freeman’s Auctions in Philadelphia sold over 450 objects deaccessioned from the collection of this house. It’s definitely on my places to see list. Nice work, Ken!!
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  25. That’s a charming cottage. I’m so glad they saved it after the fire.
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  26. His last mansion looked more like home to me. The first one was nice, but rather big and empty. I’m glad they both survive.
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  27. I was at Versailles years ago but want to go back to see the restored private apartments of Madam DuBarry. I enjoyed this. Thanks, Ken and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
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  28. I liked the portraits of Mr/Mrs Stokes- I wonder if they were painted by Sargent or Boldini ? I think they had a place in Palm Beach.
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  29. Of the houses you showed, the Tennessee plantation was my favorite. It reminds me somewhat of President Polks house looked like, had it survived. Very interesting tours, Ken. Thank you!
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  30. Happy Birthday, Mr Editor 🎉🎂🍰🍷
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  31. That’s a beautiful house. The portico side reminds me somewhat of the portico at Tudor Place in Georgetown, DC.
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  32. Ken, you did great on colorizing those photos. I could just imagine Ward McAllister standing there at the entrance hall 😉. Of the interior, I believe the picture gallery was my favorite. Well done!!
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  33. I’ve been a couple of times and really enjoyed my visits. The first time the house was mid- restoration. The second time they had the Gilmore log home restored and that is also wonderful to see. Thanks for another fascinating vlog!
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  34. Wow, that’s a beautiful place. I’ll have to put that on my places to see list. Thank you !
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  35. I’m torn to pick a favorite among so many favorites shown. I have been to Drayton Hall several times and hope to go back again. Bacon’s Castle in Surry, Va is another favorite finished in 1665 by Arthur Allen. Great episode, Ken!!
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  36. Probably Aloha Lodge.
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  37. The Greek revival in Columbus, Georgia would have been my pick. Lots of potential there.
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  38. I think it would be interesting to know where all the architectural salvage went after being sold. Thanks Ken for another great episode!
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  39. Yes that was very cool! Would love to visit
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  40. I remember this making the news when it was moved the last time and some discussion being made that it was not oriented the same way as when it was originally built in Harlem, as they wanted the natural sunlight to hit the rooms as it did in Hamiltons time. I would love to go see this now that it’s finished. It’s gorgeous. Thank you, Ken!
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