On June 7th I will be a guest speaker at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum during their annual garden party luncheon. This event will be open to the public. This includes a book signing afterwards. Please join us! More information can be found @bartowpellmansionmuseum.org! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #Lectureseries #webinar #virtualevent #educator #bartowpellmansionmuseum
Details for my upcoming lecture event on May 19th! @historicalsocietynj Date: May 19, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Blairsden, 30 Blair Drive, Peapack, NJ Architecture of the Gilded Age – A Signature Event to benefit The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills. Step into the grandeur of Blairsden, a breathtaking example of Beaux-Arts architecture that will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and opulence. Built from 1897 to 1903 for Clinton Ledyard Blair, a visionary investment banker and founder of Blair and Company, this magnificent home was designed by the renowned Gilded Age architects Carrère and Hastings. Their impressive portfolio includes iconic landmarks such as the Frick Mansion in New York and the New York Public Library. Join us for a delightful lunch at Blairsden and immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of the “Gilded Age” era. Afterwards, stroll the grounds while you observe Blairsden with a different perspective. Renowned author Phillip James Dodd will enlighten us on the splendor and allure of the Beaux-Arts architecture in New York and New Jersey. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for classical and traditional architecture, Mr. Dodd is sure to captivate and inspire. Born in the United Kingdom and educated at the prestigious Prince of Wales’ Institute of Architecture in London, Mr. Dodd brings a unique perspective to the world of architecture. As a Fellow Emeritus of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, he is a respected authority in his field. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to lunch and learn at the enchanting Blairsden, where the spirit of “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” awaits you. Tickets @somersethillshistoricalsociety.org! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #somersethillshistoricalsocietynj
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Tickets to my lecture event on May 19th are still available but seating in limited! Please visit the @historicalsocietynj website for tickets and event details @somersethillshistoricalsociety.org! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
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Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant) was born on this day, April 27, 1822. He was an American military officer, politician, and the 18th president of the United States, who served from 1869 to 1877. General Grant National Memorial, also known as Grant's Tomb was completed on this day in 1897. "...the remains of this nation's eighteenth president and his wife, Julia, are entombed here in matching sarcophagi, within the largest mausoleum in North America- testimony to the unparalleled devotion that Ulysses S. Grant(1822-1885) inspired among the American people of the Gilded Age."- Phillip James Dodd, excerpt from An American Renaissance Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City. #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #Grantstomb #UlyssesSGrant #GrantNationalMonument #GeneralGrantNationalMemorial
Last chance to register for today's virtual lecture hosted by the @nyadventureclub 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Skyscrapers of the Gilded Age' Webinar- 4/26 at 8PM ET. Register @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #newyorkadventureclub #virtuallecture #webinar
Today, April 24th 1913 the Woolworth Building officially opened. The Woolworth Building is a residential building and early skyscraper at 233 Broadway in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City, United States. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930, with a height of 792 feet (241 m). More than a century after its construction, it remains one of the 100 tallest buildings in the U.S.. "On the evening of April 24th, 1913, American "five-and-dime" retailer Frank W. Woolworth hosted a gala banquet on the twenty-seventh floor of his eponymous building to celebrate the accomplishments of his architect Cass Gilbert."- Excerpt from An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City by Phillip James Dodd #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #woolworthbuilding #frankwwoolworth
I've just returned from a delightful weekend in Palm Beach at The Colony Hotel, where the Florida Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art hosted their annual Addison Mizner Awards. Thank you to everyone associated with the Chapter for making the weekend such a great success, and for making everyone feel so welcome. Also a big thank you to the judges - Mark Ferguson, Victoria Hagan, and Mitchell Owens - for selecting my design in the Estate Section of Palm Beach as one of the winners. The highlight of the weekend was undoubtably Mitch's poetic description of my design during the award ceremony - that I just have to share: "On a disquietingly long, narrow lot in the Estate Section, architect Phillip James Dodd conjured up the grandeur of old Palm Beach for a contemporary family, with a slender and inventive house that recalls the talents of the namesake of tonight’s awards. The jury was struck by its eccentric grace notes, among them the charmingly lowkey entrance pavilion that is crowned by a scrolling baroque pediment and a central tower that peeps above the tiled roofs like a friendly sentinel. The house, enriched with visual diversions and stylistic delights, makes the most of the lot’s proportional challenges. A cunning sequence of setbacks compress the lengthy building’s footprint while adding variety and interest as well as room for columned loggias that face the pool and primary garden. This year’s jury all thought that Mizner himself would have been proud." From one storyteller and wordsmith to another - thank you Mitch - and thank you to the Florida Chapter of the ICA&A. #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #mizneraward
I am in Palm Beach, FL today to receive the 2023 Addison Mizner Award for best residential design (over 10,000 sq. ft). This award is truly an honor. It is given out each year by the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and I am grateful to be recognized by them for my achievement in classical and traditional architectural design. Thank you Institute of Classical Architecture & Art ~ Florida Chapter! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #addisonmizneraward #addisonmiznerawardwinner #mizneraward #ICAA #award
My next lecture will take place at the The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills in Sommerset Hills, NJ on May 19th. Please see their website for more information! May 19th - Historical Society of Somerset Hills, NJ -open to the public. Includes a book signing of in An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City by Phillip James Podd. The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills 15 West Oak Street Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Tel: 908.221.1770 #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Today in Beaux Arts history the Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, was established today, April 13th 1870 in New York City. It is the largest art museum in the Americas and fourth-largest in the world. Its mission was to bring art and art education to the American people. The museum's permanent collection consists of works of art ranging from the ancient Near East and ancient Egypt, through classical antiquity to the contemporary world. It includes paintings, sculptures, and graphic works from many European Old Masters, as well as an extensive collection of American, modern, and contemporary art. The Met also maintains extensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine, and Islamic art. The museum is home to encyclopedic collections of musical instruments, costumes, and decorative arts and textiles, as well as antique weapons and armor from around the world. Several notable interiors, ranging from 1st-century Rome through modern American design, are installed in its galleries. Photographs by Jonathan Wallen as featured in An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City by Phillip James Dodd #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #metropolitanmuseum
ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT to register for my virtual lecture on Friday, April 12th 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Mansions of the Gilded Age'. Please visit the events section of my Facebook page or @nyadventureclub.com! Join @nyadventureclub as we explore five of New York’s most notable Beaux-Arts mansions still standing along Fifth Avenue, from stories of the millionaires that commissioned them to an extensive look at the ornate exteriors and lavish interiors that, as Downtown Abbey and The Gilded Age creator Julian Fellowes notes, "still reek of money." Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience of these European-inspired chateaux and palazzos will include: Calvert Vaux's transformation of two separate Greek Revival Townhouses in Gramercy Park into one grand mansion for Samuel Tilden, along with why Tilden is central to the demise of infamous Tammany Hall leader Boss Tweed, the contested Presidential election of 1876, and the founding of the New York Public Library The story behind the “Petite Chateau” designed by Richard Morris Hunt for Alva Vanderbilt, and how one house changed the course of residential architecture in New York A discussion of Joseph DeLamar (nicknamed The American Count of Monte Cristo), including his imposing Beaux-Arts chateau designed by C.P.H. Gilbert — which was created to impress high-society and host opulent balls — and its current home as the Consulate General of Poland and more. Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Phillip — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #nyadventureclub
Road Trip on June 1st! Join us as we venture up to Hyde Park to see the beautiful Vanderbilt Mansion that dates back to the 1890s. After a tour of this historic Gilded Age jewel, we'll enjoy a buffet dinner in Rhinebeck then head back to NYC. Carl Raymond, host of the Gilded Gentleman Podcast, will be hosting this exclusive all-day bus trip. Tickets: $259 What's included: - Private bus transportation to and from Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park from Midtown Manhattan - Cost of tour and gratuity, and group admission to the Mansion - An early buffet dinner at Beekman Arms Use this link to see more details: https://www.boweryboyswalks.com/walking-tours/vanderbilt-mansion-tour/ #roadtrip #newyorkhistory #gildedage #vanderbilt #gildedagemansions #gildedagemansion #gildedagearchitecture #vanderbiltmansion #hydepark #rhinebeck #beekmanarms #bustour #architecturetour #buffetdinner #upstate #nationalparkservice Photo: National Park Service
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Friday, April 12th my virtual lecture 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Mansions of the Gilded Age' Webinar still has spots available. Please visit the events section of my Facebook page or @nyadventureclub.com! Join @nyadventureclub as we explore five of New York’s most notable Beaux-Arts mansions still standing along Fifth Avenue, from stories of the millionaires that commissioned them to an extensive look at the ornate exteriors and lavish interiors that, as Downtown Abbey and The Gilded Age creator Julian Fellowes notes, "still reek of money." Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience of these European-inspired chateaux and palazzos will include: Calvert Vaux's transformation of two separate Greek Revival Townhouses in Gramercy Park into one grand mansion for Samuel Tilden, along with why Tilden is central to the demise of infamous Tammany Hall leader Boss Tweed, the contested Presidential election of 1876, and the founding of the New York Public Library The story behind the “Petite Chateau” designed by Richard Morris Hunt for Alva Vanderbilt, and how one house changed the course of residential architecture in New York A discussion of Joseph DeLamar (nicknamed The American Count of Monte Cristo), including his imposing Beaux-Arts chateau designed by C.P.H. Gilbert — which was created to impress high-society and host opulent balls — and its current home as the Consulate General of Poland and more. Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Phillip — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #nyadventureclub
After learning of LYNNEWOOD HALL some twenty years ago…this week I was finally able to visit this legendary gilded age masterpiece. Sometimes referred to as the Titanic mansion…its owners son and his grandson went down with the ship… is located in the elegant northern Philadelphia suburb of Elkins Park. After years of neglect and passing through several owners…the Hall, nearing certain demolition, has finally been saved and is in the beginning stages of a complete restoration. The LYNNEWOOD HALL Preservation Foundation Inc., its new owner, was formed and is undertaking the gargantuan task of bringing the 110 room mansion back to its original glory! Breathtaking! #lynnewoodhall #gildedage #gildedagemansions #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagestyle #architecture #greekrevival #greekrevivalarchitecture #greekrevivalrestoration #architecturephotography #mansionsofthegildedage #archituredesign #historichouse #historicmansionsofamerica #titanic #blessed #cheers #lynnewoodhallpreservationfoundationinc.
Tonight, Friday, April 5th, my 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age' Webinar hosted by @nyadventureclub begins at 8PM ET. There is still time to reserve your spot by visiting the events section of my Facebook page or nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Tickets are still on sale for my virtual lecture coming up this week. Please join me for my webinar 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age' this Friday April 5th at 8PM ET. Hosted by the New York Adventure Club, this webinar will explore the stories and architecture of New York’s finest public and private libraries, located in buildings that aren't just Beaux-Arts monuments in New York, but monuments of New York. Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #nyadventureclub #newyorkevents #webinar #virtuallecture #beauxartslibraries
Pierpont Morgan Library (North Room) 1&2 Rotunda 3-5; West Room 7&8; vestibule 9&10 #pierpontmorganlibrary #morganlibraryandmuseum #mckimmeadandwhite #charlesfollenmckim #ca1906 #palladianarchitecture #gildedagearchitecture #librariesofinstagram #archilovers #archihunter #sitevisit #nycarchitecture #murrayhill #manhattan #ceilingmurals #ceilingswithfeelings #historicarchitecture #architecturephotography #nycflaneur #architecturephotography #carnegielibrary #jpmorgan 📸10pics @themorganlibrary @beyerblinderbelle
Space is still available for my virtual lecture next Friday April 5th at 8PM ET 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age'. Please visit the events section on my Facebook page for tickets or visit nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Just announced! A Private VIP Tour through the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park with an early dinner at the Historic Beekman Arms Date: Sat, June 1st - Limited tickets! Join Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman history podcast for an exclusive full day bus trip to Hyde Park in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley for a truly unique visit to the great Gilded Age mansion built between 1896 and 1899 and owned by Frederick Vanderbilt and his wife Louise. You’ll board a comfortable private coach in midtown Manhattan for the journey to Hyde Park, enjoy an exclusive tour of the Mansion with our private guides and then savor an early buffet dinner (included!) at the historic Beekman Arms inn (considered America’s oldest continuously running inn since 1766.) and then return to Manhattan. Tickets: $259 More info and details: https://www.boweryboyswalks.com/walking-tours/vanderbilt-mansion-tour/ #gildedage #vanderbilt #gildedagemansions #gildedagemansion #gildedagearchitecture #vanderbiltmansion #hydepark #rhinebeck #beekmanarms #bustour #newyorkhistory (National Park Service image)
Following the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago’s moneyed class began migrating south from Michigan Avenue to Prairie Avenue. This resulted in the construction of dozens of stately yet ornate urban mansions, often built in “exotic” revival styles. These included the likes of Marshall Field, Philip Armor, and more of the city’s heaviest industrial and financial hitters. One such example, sitting at Prairie and 18th Street was commissioned by William Wallace Kimball of Kimball organs and pianos in 1890 and was completed two years later. Largely considered one of the finest examples of Châteauesque architecture in the country, the Kimball Mansion was loosely inspired by the Chateau de Josselin in Normandy, France. Designed by Pullman architect Solon Spencer Beman, the 3-story home was comprised of pale limestone and featured multiple turrets. Facing Prairie Avenue was an ornately-carved gable set above an eliptical bow window. On the roof, dramatic pinnacles and finials further emphasized the mansion’s French origins. Although unconfirmed, rumors persist that Kimball only built his mansion at 1801 Prairie Avenue at the behest of friend and neighbor George Pullman, who all but demanded that whatever be built at the site appease his personal tastes. Regardless, after the passing of Kimball’s widow in the 1920s, their former home served multiple purposes, including a boarding house. The property was eventually purchased in tandem with the neighboring Coleman-Ames house by the U.S. Soccer Federation, to whom it still belongs today. #chicagohistory #nearsouthside #southsidechicago #gildedagearchitecture #chateauesque #thenandnowchicago
I am sharing this again, in gratitude for this incredible honor, for those who may have missed it the first time. I am honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Addison Mizner Award for best residential design (over 10,000 sq. ft)! This award is given out each year by the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and I am grateful to be recognized by them for my achievement in classical and traditional architectural design. Thank you Institute of Classical Architecture & Art ~ Florida Chapter! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #addisonmizneraward #addisonmiznerawardwinner #mizneraward #ICAA #award
Reflection of the Biltmore #biltmore #janecampart #architecture #northcarolina #gildedagearchitecture #reflection
Please join me on Friday, April 5 for my virtual lecture 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age' Webinar, hosted by the @nyadventureclub ! Tickets on sale now @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #webinar #virtuallecture #lectureseries
The link to listen to my appearance on @carlthegildedgentleman podcast is now live on all streaming services! #applemusic #spotify #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #podcast #thegildedgentlemanpodcast
Another mini painting on the way! 6x8 oil on board. Really loving the warmth of this piece! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #artistsoninstagram #buylocalart #artcollectors #artlover #arte #contemporaryrealism #contemporaryart #notanantique #painteveryday #dailyartpost #ashevilleart #ncart #nyart #hudsonriverschoolpainting #hudsonriverschool #americanartist #albertbierstadt #thomascole #gildedagearchitecture #sketchbook #giltwood #highlandsnc #interiordesign #mountainart #cashiersnorthcarolina #paintlife #oilonboard #gessobord #gamblinoils
Please join me for my lecture event today! Lecture- March 7th - Hosted by the American Friends of The Georgian Group, NYC held at the Central Park Arsenal and open to the public. #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Please join me on March 7th at The Arsenal Central Park for my lecture: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Avenue For more information visit @americangeorgians.org! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Lecture Event Announcement: May 5th - The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills , NJ -open to the public. Includes book signing. The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills 15 West Oak Street Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Tel: 908.221.1770 #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #lecture #lectureseries #baskingridgeNJ
I am honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Addison Mizner Award for best residential design (over 10,000 sq. ft)! This award is given out each year by the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and I am grateful to be recognized by them for my achievement in classical and traditional architectural design. Thank you Institute of Classical Architecture & Art ~ Florida Chapter! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #addisonmizneraward #addisonmiznerawardwinner #mizneraward #ICAA #award
My next lecture that will be open to the public takes place on March 7th at The Arsenal Central Park in New York City, hosted by the American Friends of the Georgian Group, NYC. All are welcome to attend. Please see the event section on my Facebook page @phillipjamesdodd for details. #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Avenue was designed by McKim, Mead and White in 1887-88. This first photo is from around 1890. Second and third photos taken on Tuesday. You’ll notice a slight change on the ground floor. The plans in 1887 had the setback too close to the sidewalk and therefore in violation. Construction continued as the City of Boston initiated a suit to get the code enforced. The projecting windows were not the problem, it was the continuous wall. The City won the court case and the Algonquin Club had to remove the continuous wall. That’s how it is in the second and third photos. Algonquin Club remained a private club until 2018 when they decided to sell the building to Sandy and Paul Edgerley. The new ‘Quin has been open for 3 years and it remains a private club. The redecoration of the main rooms follows what was there with a new interpretation by designer Ken Fulk. At first I was not too crazy about the project, but it has grown on me. My main concern was what had happened to the old art collection. I’m sure some was sold, but other art works remain. Most of the AH Davenport furniture survives in new upholstery. The interior photos were taken by Jenna Peffley. In one of my pictures from Tuesday you’ll notice the townhouse to the left. It was built in 1883-84 with Cabot and Chandler as architects. It was lived in from the 1880s to the 1920s by Charles and Edith Perkins. He was president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy RR. Edith died in 1926 while at her vacation house in Santa Barbara when an earthquake caused damage to her house. Thanks to Back Bay Houses. Org for the information on the court case and Edith Perkins. #backbayarchitecture #backbayboston #archi_ologie #privateclub #quinboston #mckimmeadandwhite #gildedagearchitecture #gildedage #kenfulk
Coming up on Tuesday March 5th I have the pleasure of being a guest on The Gilded Gentleman Podcast by Carl Raymond! Listen on their website or your favorite streaming service. @thegildedgentleman.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #thegildedgentlemanpodcast #carlraymond #podcast
Originally built on Beacon Street in the Back Bay in the 1860s, but totally remodeled in 1905 for Clarence and Jessie Barron. Architects for the remodel were Cram, Goodhue and Ferguson. Clarence Barron was Publisher of the Wall Street Journal and owner of Dow, Jones. In 1921 he started Barron’s as well. He began in the 1880s as a financial journalist with the Boston Financial News Bureau and was known for being a thorn in the side of the robber barrons. He lived here for around 35 years and at his estate on Cohasset Harbor. The estate there was expanded by his daughter and son in law Jane and Hugh Bancroft. It was Bancroft heirs about 15 years ago who sold the business empire to Rupert Murdoch. #cramgoodhueandferguson #ralphsdamscram #backbayarchitecture #backbayboston #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #dowjones #wallstreetjournal #archi_ologie #townhouseliving #barrons #townhouse
Continuing with sharing a series of Podcasts I have been a part of, this week it is Broadway at The Russian Tea Room from 2021. Here we discuss the architecture of Broadway Theaters from The Gilded Age. "Broadway at The Russian Tea Room celebrates everything about the performing arts in New York City covering everything on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and every venue in between. Host Rob Taub brings Broadway news and gossip plus interviews with stars, writers, producers and all the people who make the business of show like no other." Listen @omny.fm! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #podcast #broadwayattherussiantearoom
The Library at The Elms aka The Red Room Photographed for The Preservation Society of Newport County @newport_mansions . . . . . . . . . #architecturelovers #architecture #architecturephotography #design #engineer #historical #mansion #thelms #newportri #photographer #photography #historic #designphotography #gildedagehbo #gildedage #architects #rhodeisland #newportmansions #history #picoftheday #newportri #builtenvironment #canonphotography #canon #canonusa #structure #photooftheday #gildedagearchitecture #tiltshift #instagood
Lynnewood Hall near Philadelphia is a spectacular Neoclassical Revival masterpiece and is considered one of the greatest surviving Gilded Age mansions in the United States (we’re just not sure about that light fixture?...).
On March 5th I will be featured on The Gilded Gentleman podcast! You can listen your favorite streaming service. @carlthegildedgentleman #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
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Gilded Age ghost or Gilded Age actress? Now that Season 2 has aired and Season 3 has been green lit I can start sharing my BTS photos from The Gilded Age! Relocating to Newport, RI, acting on location in Gilded Age mansions, all whilst wearing a custom tailored 19th c. costume? As an actress and historian, it's a dream come true! I have lots of lovely shots so watch this space ✨ #thegildedage #gildedage #gildedagemansions #marblehousenewport #marblehousemansion #newportmansions #onlocation #gildedagehbo #thegildedagehbo #gildedagearchitecture #19thcenturyarchitecture #19thcenturyfashion #perioddrama #historicalcostume #actress #actresslife #tvactress #historian #setlife #sagactress #behindthescenes🎬
Gould Memorial Library, Bronx NY, Stanford White/McKim, Mead and White. During 2015 Open House NY. “The Gould Memorial Library (GML; also nicknamed Gould) is a building on the campus of the Bronx Community College (BCC), an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), in University Heights, Bronx, New York City, United States. The building was designed by Stanford White of the firm McKim, Mead & White. Constructed between 1895 and 1900 as the central library of New York University (NYU)’s Bronx campus, it was part of the New York University Libraries system. The library is named after railroad magnate Jay Gould, whose daughter Helen Miller Shepard funded the project in his memory. Gould is no longer used as a library, instead serving primarily as an event space. Gould’s facade and interior are New York City designated landmarks, and it is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New York University’s Bronx campus was developed in the 1890s. Construction on the library started in 1895 after Shepard anonymously donated $200,000. During the 20th century, NYU used the library for commencement ceremonies and other events. The university installed numerous busts of artists inside the library during the 1920s and 1930s. NYU built additional campus libraries in the 1950s due to a lack of space at Gould, and the auditorium was rebuilt after an arson attack in 1969. After NYU sold its Bronx campus to CUNY in 1973, the Gould Library was converted into an event space, and the library fell into disrepair. The auditorium was restored in 2000, and the library was further refurbished in the early 21st century.” @wikipedia for text #openhouseny #gouldmemoriallibrary #bronxcommunitycollege #bronxny #archilovers #archihunter #neoclassical #mckimmeadandwhite #stanfordwhite #nyu #nyubronx #oldnewyork #gildedagearchitecture #architecturephotography 📸 10pics
Announcing a new Gilded Age tour with Bowery Boys Walks! Join author, historian, and native New Yorker Esther Crain for an unforgettable walk through the Upper West Side. "The Gilded Age Mansions and Memorials of Riverside Drive Tour" is filled with stunning architecture and amazing stories of the builders and the actors, artists, and eccentrics who made their homes here. Upcoming Dates: Sunday, March 24th at 1 pm Sunday, April 14th at 1 pm https://www.boweryboyswalks.com/walking-tours/gilded-age-riverside-drive/ #gildedage #gildedagemansions #riversidedrive #architecture #gildedagearchitecture #memorials #upperwestside #walkingtour #nychistory
Set amid the magnificent achievements of an American Renaissance, this book recounts not only the fascinating stories of some of New York's most famous and significant Beaux-Arts landmarks, it also recalls the lives of those who commissioned, designed, and built them. These are some of the most acclaimed architects, artists, and artisans of the day―Daniel Chester French, Cass Gilbert, Charles McKim, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Stanford White―and some of the most prominent millionaires in American history―Henry Clay Frick, Jay Gould, Otto Kahn, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and the ubiquitous Astor and Vanderbilt families. Names that―as Julian Fellowes (the acclaimed director of Downton Abbey) notes in the Foreword―“still reek of money.” Excerpt from the Introduction An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City -by Phillip James Dodd Hardcover edition is available on Amazon.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
"I don't want a mere building. I want something that will be an ornament to the city"- Frank W. Woolworth "Although crowned the tallest building in the world, the 792-foot-tall Woolworth building was only the second tallest structure behind the 984-foot-tall Eiffel Tower in Paris."- Expert from An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City by Phillip James Dodd #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #woolworthbuilding #woolworth #NYC #newyorkarchitecture
Snow Outside the Studebaker ❄️🎙️ A few shots from @waitwaitnpr at the gorgeous @studebakertheater in the @fineartsbuilding. #Chicago #StudebakerTheater #FineArts #NPR #waitwaitdonttellme #radio #theater #architecture #gildedagearchitecture #nightphotography #winter #snow #streetphotography #architecturephotography #igers #igerschicago #olympusomd #omsystem #iphonephotography #latergram
Last chance to secure your spot in tonight's virtual lecture Thursday, January 18 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Murals & Sculptures of the Gilded Age' Webinar beginning at 5:30PM ET. [email protected]! @nyadventureclub #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #newyorkadventureclub #webinar #virtuallecture #virtuallecturetour
Please join me on January 18th at 5:30PM ET for my virtual lecture "'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Murals & Sculptures of the Gilded Age' Webinar" The Gilded Age, also referred to as the American Renaissance, marked the first time that the titans of American finance and industry had more wealth than their European counterparts. With that wealth came the need to have any property they touched dripping in architectural detail and embellishment that rivaled the great cultural capitals of the world like London, Paris, and Rome — enter the Beaux-Arts movement. How did this style define New York City, and specifically, it's centers of knowledge? It's time to get an exclusive glimpse at some of the city's greatest Beaux-Arts rooms and buildings, and dive into the lives of the most prominent millionaires in American history. Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns Join us as we explore some of the finest examples of sculpture and murals that still adorn many of New York’s Beaux-Arts landmarks built during the American Gilded Age.
General Grant National Memorial 1897 "There was a time when New York's most popular tourist destination was not the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building, but the General Grant National Memorial- Better known as Grant's Tomb. Nowadays few even know of it's existence, and those who do remember it as the subject of a trick question on the 1950's television quiz show You Bet Your Life- when Groucho Marx asked contestants "Who is buried in Grant's Tomb?"" - Excerpt from An American Renaissance Beaux Arts Architecture in New York City Photography by Jonathan Wallen #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
Please join me for my virtual event 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Murals & Sculptures of the Gilded Age' Webinar Jan. 18th at 5:30PM ET. Join New York Adventure Club as we explore some of the finest examples of sculpture and murals that still adorn many of New York’s Beaux-Arts landmarks built during the American Gilded Age. Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience surrounding these stunning murals and sculptures will include An overview of the City Beautiful movement, which believed that monuments honoring America’s past would beautify its cities as well as providing a sense of civic pride and social harmony. A deep dive survey of the statues and memorials added during NYC's City Beautiful movement, including the Washington Square Arch, Augustus Saint-Gaudens statues of General Sherman and Admiral Farragut, and the work of Daniel Chester French at both the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial and the Manhattan Bridge Arch and Colonnade A look at murals that were an essential expression of New York's Beaux-Arts architecture and the spirit of the American Renaissance, with special attention given to the work of Ezra Winter at the Cunard Building; the murals by Henry Siddons Mowbray at the Morgan Library and the University Club; and allegorical depictions by C. Paul Jennewein at the Woolworth Building and much more. Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Phillip — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually!" Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #webinar #gildedageNYC #Virtualevent #lecture #NewYorkAdventureClub
The Hotel Ponce de Leon, also known as The Ponce, was a luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida, built by millionaire developer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler. Built between 1885-1887, the winter resort opened in January 1888. The hotel was designed in the Spanish Renaissance Revival style as the first major project of the New York architecture firm Carrère & Hastings, which gained world renown for more than 600 projects, including the House and Senate Office Buildings flanking the US Capitol. Their final project was the New York Public Library. The hotel is the first of its kind constructed entirely of poured concrete, using the local coquina stone as aggregate. The hotel is one of the first buildings in the country wired for electricity from the onset, with the power being supplied by DC generators installed by Flagler's friend, Thomas Edison. Since 1968, with the founding of Flagler College, the original building and grounds of the hotel serve as the centerpiece of the campus Flagler College. #henryflaglermorrisonmuseum #poncedeleonhotel #flaglercollege #spanishcolonialrevival #spanishcolonialarchitecture #archilovers #archihunter #archi_ologie #carrereandhastings #ca1888 #newyorkflorida #snowbirds #historyofflorida #architecturephotography #elevatedperspective #archidrone #jmhdroning #staugustine #staugustineflorida #gildedage #gildedagearchitecture #americanexpansionism 📸10pics @flaglercollege
Abbey Room @bplboston Edwin Austin Abbey, a 19th century Harper’s Bazaar illustrator, painted this room in the impressive new library building in 1893. The panels depict the myth of Sir Galahad and his quest for the holy grail. Make sure you don’t stop at the iconic reading room next time you visit the Library and check out this stunning gilded age room. . . . . . #bpl #mckimmeadewhite #gildedagearchitecture #beauxartsarchitecture #bostonigers #bostonpubliclibrary #libraryinteriors #mythologypainting #holygrailmyth #historicinteriors
Only 24 hours left to secure your spot online for my virtual lecture 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age' hosted by New York Adventure Club. Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #webinar #virtuallecture #newyorkadventureclub
The holiday season is known for being a time of spirits, so what better place to spend a crisp December evening ghost hunting than @belcourtofnewport? Although no specters manifested, the home's unusual architecture and rich history made the visit well worth it! Belcourt Castle in Newport, Rhode Island, stands as a remarkable testament to architectural fusion and historical intrigue. Built in 1894 by Richard Morris Hunt, the renowned architect, this enchanting estate was commissioned by Oliver Belmont. The castle's design is a mesmerizing amalgamation of various architectural styles, showcasing elements of French Renaissance and Gothic influences that create an otherworldly ambiance. Belcourt Castle's history intertwines with the vibrant life of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, a leading figure of the Gilded Age and Oliver Belmont's second wife. Alva played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of Newport. The castle's narrative takes a mysterious turn during the tenure of the Tinney family, who resided within its walls after the Belmont era. Legends and tales emerged during this period, speaking of eerie occurrences and purported hauntings within Belcourt's chambers. The Tinney family reportedly experienced ghostly sightings, unexplained sounds, and mysterious happenings. Some believe spirits were attached to items brought in as part of the Tinney's large and eclectic antique collection. These tales of hauntings during the Tinney family's residency became part of the local folklore, intertwining with the rich history of Belcourt Castle. While the exact veracity of these stories remains elusive, they've contributed significantly to the castle's reputation as a haunted location, attracting enthusiasts of history, architecture, and the supernatural to explore its captivating mysteries. Today, Belcourt is owned and being lovingly restored by jewelry mogul and entrepreneur Carolyn Rafaelian, who continues to share its beauty and rich history with the public. #BelcourtCastle #GildedAgeArchitecture #AlvaBelmontLegacy #NewportHistory #ArchitecturalFusion #HauntedLegends #TinneyFamilyHauntings #HistoricalMysteries #GothicSplendor
Happy Birthday Horace Trumbauer! Buried at Laurel Hill West, Trumbauer is one of the most important architects of the Gilded Age, and we have him to thank for many of Philadelphia’s beautiful buildings and personal estates. His firm designed the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Jenkintown train station and the Jefferson Medical College main building among others. Trumbauer designed many of these famous buildings along with his chief designer and first Black student of the University of Pennsylvania’s architecture department, Julian Abele. Trumbauer designed the private estates of multiple other Laurel Hill residents, pictured here: 1. Lynnewood Hall, estate of Peter A.B. Widener @lynnewood_hall 2. Grey Towers Castle, estate of William Welsh Harrison @arcadiauniversity @au_greytowerscastle 3. Elstowe Manor & Chelten House, estate of William L Elkins Happy Birthday Horace 🥳 Photos Courtesy of Arcadia University, Arcadia's Society for Castle Restoration and Montgomery County Planning Commission . . . . . #horacetrumbauer #TheGildedAge #thegildedage #gildedagemansions #gildedagearchitecture #historicarchitecture #lynnewoodhall #greytowerscastle #ArcadiaUniversity #arcadiauniversity #historicmansions #historicphilly #HistoricPhiladelphia #laurelhillcemetery #laurelhillphl #LaurelHill #friendsoflaurelhill
Join me and the New York Adventure Club on 12/28 for my virtual webinar 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Skyscrapers of the Gilded Age'. Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #webinar #virtualevent #nyadventureclub
Mark your calendars for January 4th and join me and the New York Adventure Club for my virtual webinar 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age'. Tickets available @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #webinar #virtualevent
More Newport gilded age “cottages” Some “ #antiques #newportri #antiquedealersofinstagram #architecturaldigest #magazineantiques #decorativeartssociety #newportsgildedage #gildedagearchitecture gone with the wind”in inventory from our ephemera collection.
A sneak peek behind the scenes! This photo was taken with Carl Raymond when he interviewed me for his podcast The Gilded Gentleman (which is produced by The Bowery Boys). This was recorded in the Stitcher/Sirius XM studios at 5 Bryant Park. The episode will be released in the Spring. More details to come! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #theboweryboys #siriusXM #thegildedgentleman #CarlRaymond
From our collection of over 1000 images of The Gilded Age(most of Newport, RI) shown are interior pictures of The James F. D. Lanier Residence, also known as the James F. D. and Harriet Lanier House; an 11,638 sq ft historic house located at 123 East 35th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Architect Francis Hoppin.—-some of these interior views may be of Sherwood in Newport…
Join me on Thursday December 28th at 5:30PM ET as we explore some of New York’s most notable Beaux-Arts skyscrapers built during the early 20th century, from stories of the commercial titans and business conglomerates that commissioned them to an extensive look at their opulent interiors and exteriors. 'New York City’s Beaux-Arts Skyscrapers of the Gilded Age' Webinar hosted by @nyadventureclub tickets are only $10! "Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience surrounding the evolution of the skyscraper during the tail-end of the Gilded Age, and race to be the tallest building gracing the Manhattan skyline, will include: -How unprecedented technological advancements, rising property costs, and a desire to fluent newly acquired wealth set the stage to create a new distinctly American form of architecture — one that unabashedly promoted capitalism and showed that wealth could indeed defy gravity. -The history of the fabled Newspaper Row, which included many of the earliest skyscrapers in the city — while some of these structures remain standing, lost are The New York Tribune Building and Joseph Pulitzer's New York World Building, once the tallest building in the world and more. Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Phillip — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually!" Tickets @nyadventureclub.com! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns
These three Gilded Age row houses are all that remain of a block-long row of nine houses at CPW and West 83rd Street. They were built in 1887, but the other six were gone by 1930. These are thought to be the last remaining single-family row houses on Central Park West. #upperwestside #upperwestsidecentralparkwesthistoricdistrict #centralparkwest #west83rdstreet #newyorkcity #newyork #noblehouses #rowhouses #edwardangell #queenanne #circa1887 #gildedagearchitecture #shotoniphone14promax
#TheBreakers in #NewportRI Pt. 2. Gilded Age 101. @newport_mansions #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #renaissancerevival
#TheBreakers in #NewportRI Pt. 1. Talk about over the top! @newport_mansions #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #renaissancerevival
Please join me on December 12th for my virtual lecture "New York City’s Beaux-Arts Libraries of the Gilded Age Webinar" Join AARP New York and New York Adventure Club as we explore the stories and architecture of New York’s finest public and private libraries, located in buildings that aren't just Beaux-Arts monuments in New York, but monuments of New York. Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience will include: The founding of the New York Public Library with the merger of the Astor, Lenox and Tilden Libraries, and the design of what is one of the most recognizable Beaux-Arts buildings in America The story behind Stanford White’s design of The Gould Memorial Library, a Beaux-Arts Pantheon of Learning — that history has forgotten — overlooking the Harlem River, on what used to be the campus of NYU The founding of The University Club “for the purpose of literature and art by establishing and maintaining a library,” and the design by Charles McKim of what is arguably the greatest room in New York City and much more. Register @AARP.org! #PJD #PhillipJamesDodd #AmericanRenaissance #BeauxArts #BeauxArtsArchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #gildedage #julianfellowes #gildedagearchitecture #gildedagemansions #gildedageNY #GildedAgeNewYork #thegildedage #author #speakingengagement #PJDBespokeDesigns #virtualevent #webinar #mansionsofthegildedage #newyorkadventureclub
So many cool things to see at #RoughPoint in #NewportRI Pt. 2. @nptrestoration #newportrestorationfoundation #roughpointmansion #roughpointmuseum #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #manorstyle
Absolutely loved #RoughPoint in #NewportRI Pt. 1. @nptrestoration #newportrestorationfoundation #roughpointmansion #roughpointmuseum #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #manorstyle
#MarbleHouse in #NewportRI Pt. 2. Def check out the Tea House if you go! @newport_mansions #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #BeauxArts
#MarbleHouse in #NewportRI Pt. 1. Absolutely wild! @newport_mansions #newportmansions #Newport #mansion #historicmansion #GildedAge #GildedAgemansions #GildedAgearchitecture #BeauxArts