Comments by "William Tyre" (@williamtyre523) on "This House" channel.

  1. Another great video and tour. So glad the building has been preserved to interpret this period in the history of Texas. Hopefully there is adequate interpretation of the treatment of the Indigenous communities by the Spanish as they colonized this part of the "New World."
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  2. Great selection of photos at the beginning showing the approach to the house from the front gate. I'm a sucker for a great library and the two-story library in this house was really something! Thanks for this glimpse of Staten Island in its prime.
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  3. A great story of survival. So often it is just one or two people that initially have the foresight to save buildings such as these, before the idea catches on with a broader audience. Thank goodness for those two women for giving us this architectural legacy that generations will continue to enjoy.
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  4. Thanks for another great video. I had the chance to visit his DC house a number of years ago, and your photos brought back nice memories of this lovely home. I especially enjoyed seeing photos of things like the clothes dryer, heating plant, etc. which one rarely gets to see on a tour.
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  5. Beautiful estate, I was especially intrigued by the outbuildings including the stables and servants quarters, and the most interesting generator building, which no doubt would have peaked interest with its modern technology for the day.
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  6.  @ThisHouse  Thanks, that makes perfect sense.
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  7. There is also a replica of the house in Ticonderoga, New York, built for the Ticonderoga Historical Society.
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  8. Beautiful home, I really liked the breakfast room. And what a pleasant surprise to find that it still stands!
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  9. Thanks for another great video and introducing us to this wonderful house, and its inspiration, Compton Wynyates. I can certainly see the similarities! I found the library of the Bicknell mansion to be strikingly modern for its time, with the recessed bookshelves, and unadorned paneled walls.
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  10. Another great video. And agreed, the smell would NOT be one of the things I would enjoy if I could travel back in time!!
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  11. Plasterwork is exceptionally fine, thanks for another great video!
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  12. Really enjoyed seeing the images of the Algerian Court, one of those house that I would love to see in color!
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  13. A beautiful elegant house inside and out. I was drawn to the long wall of glassed-in bookcases.
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  14. Beautiful house, I really like the painted beams in the library! I hope the house has a bright future, especially since it sounds like it is in good condition.
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  15. Wonderful house, why would anyone feel the need to gut and redo the interior?!?
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  16. Thank you for gathering these images, great to see what the inside of this legendary house looked like. The stone carving of the entry hall/stairway was amazing, although if I had seen these pictures and not known what I was looking at, I would have assumed a hotel or prominent public building, not someone's home!
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  17. My favorite feature was definitely the historic bathtub shown at the end, thank you for including that!
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  18. So glad to hear about the survival of the grounds as the Planting Fields Arboretum. A must see when I make it to Oyster Bay. I could pretty much plan my getaways just by watching this channel!
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  19. A great story of survival during the earthquake and thank goodness it remained in the family for generations so that it survived subsequent threats like redevelopment that claim so many of our architectural treasures. I was particularly intrigued by the blue walls with gold stenciling in the hall and stairway, quite striking.
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  20. This was a spectacular house, what a tragedy it stood for such a short time. I have seen a few fragments that survived, showing the beautiful thistle motif Maher used throughout the design, and they are wonderful. Nice idea to add the minute mansions videos!
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  21. Thank you for this interesting but sad story. I have a beautifully bound and illustrated copy of his Revolutionary War-era novel "Love Finds the Way," published posthumously in 1904, so it is nice to know more about the author.
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  22. What a magnificent building it was! How sad it stood for such a short time before being consumed by fire. I have seen pictures of the distinctive structure before, but didn't know much of its history. Thanks for remaking this video and adding to the story!
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  23. Thanks for another great video! I remember seeing the plaque on the State House fence noting it as the site of the Hancock house. Glad to learn more about that house, and the opulent mansion that followed before the State House was expanded.
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  24. Great video and wonderful house. My favorite space was that incredible bathroom! So pleased to learn the house still stands and is well maintained.
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  25. Another great video, and such an interesting central character. Once again, the story proves the old adage, "money doesn't buy happiness." There is a great biography that came out a couple of years ago entitled "Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick" by Andrea Friederici Ross, for those who want to learn more about Edith.
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  26. I love seeing presidential homes, thank you! And this one really captures the spirit of its (former) occupants - comfortable and unassuming.
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  27. Beautiful house and grounds, I especially liked the gallery with its large windows.
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  28. Thanks to you and Dalton for sharing your home with us. It has great bones and the perfect new owners to bring it back to it's former Arts & Crafts glory. I have no doubt the house is very happy you are there! I look forward to seeing updates as your plans come to fruition, and will be curious to see which William Morris wallpaper you select for the bedroom, as his designs have always been a favorite of mine.
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  29. Thanks for another great video. I was familiar with the exterior of Harrose Hall, but was delighted to see interior views showing the elaborate Gothic detailing. So sad that it met the wrecker's ball like so many other grand houses of the period.
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  30. Interesting video and too bad the idea of the side by side houses for the sisters had such an early and tragic end. The exterior of the house is lovely, as are the grounds and the overall setting.
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  31. A great commentary on the multiple benefits of historic preservation. I especially like the concept that the bricks and mortar of buildings are the tangible links to our shared stories. I am reminded of a Native American saying which refers to preserving the natural environment but applies equally to the built environment. Paraphrasing, the saying notes that we don't inherit these places from our ancestors, we borrow them from our children. Once these wonderful structures with their stories are torn down, they are gone forever. We all need to be responsible stewards so that future generations will have the same opportunities we do to be enriched by the beauty and history that these buildings provide.
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  32. Thanks as always for a great video. The dining room ceiling is really unusual, I can't think of another instance of something quite like it.
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  33. Fascinating story, I knew nothing of this building, and what a tragic loss, especially since there had been successful efforts to restore it. When I first saw the title of the video, I thought it was a reference to the Idaho Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, another very large log structure. It was purchased at the end of the Fair, dismantled, and rebuilt at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, but sadly was lost long ago.
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  34. I enjoyed seeing the two images of the suite starting at 3:40 with the Morris & Co. "Utrecht" cut velvet on the walls. How luxurious indeed!
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  35. Great story, I'm surprised I haven't heard about this couple before. My favorite was the Long Island estate BEFORE it was remodeled, especially the spectacular staircase wrapping to either side of the main entrance.
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  36. Thanks for shedding light on this often overlooked individual and his wonderful homes. I like the Newport house with its removable wall for large dinner parties, but was most drawn to the interesting village he built to house his live-in staff.
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  37. Thanks for another great tour. I was especially impressed by the fantastic Japanese-inspired portieres in the library, wish I could see them in color!
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  38. Well titled video! I think a lot of people who lived the five and dime lifestyle were much happier than the family who built the stores in which they shopped.
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  39. Thanks for another great video. I had the privilege to visit in person many years ago and was blown away by the staircase. This house is definitely among the best of the best.
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  40. Fascinating to see the numerous homes built/completed/merged by one family. I recall looking at the exterior of the home in Washington, D.C. that is now the Haitian embassy. I hope you'll do more videos with the backstory of those wonderful houses on and around Massachusetts Avenue that now serve as embassies.
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  41. Thanks for another great video. I've always been struck by how the facade of the original part of the house reminds me of the work of architect Bruce Price, especially his houses in Tuxedo Park.
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  42. Another great video, I would definitely prefer living in Southside. Delightful to see they are both still standing. Interesting that the video was sponsored by the VSA, I believe their Newport Summer School includes a tour of Ochre Court!
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  43. It certainly wouldn't win any awards for an efficient and functional floorplan, but there were a few nice details here and there. I hope the European treasures gathered within the house were salvaged prior to demolition.
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  44. I remember visiting Maymont about 20 years ago and being impressed by the beautiful wood mouldings. A great video and an unexpectedly happy ending - both houses have survived!
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  45. Really glad to see the pictures of the historic bathrooms and to hear that the house continues to function in welcoming guests. A really nice, comfortable house, and a great video, as always!
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  46. Interesting to see a house of that size constructed of wood. I think grandpa would have been pleased with the ambitions of his grandson!
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  47. Great house, but perhaps I was most impressed by the pair of enormous storks which showed up in a couple of the images (in different parts of the house).
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  48. A really interesting story, and a good example of "the butler did it!" I wonder if anyone thought to salvage any of the wonderful architectural details in the house when it was demolished? Probably not, as the house would have seemed old-fashioned and antiquated by the time it came down in 1929.
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  49. Beautiful house, but I think my favorite part is the beautifully designed coach house. Thanks for another great video!
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  50. Great video and beautiful images; I really like the Winter Garden.
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