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What Happened to William Vanderbilt's Triple Palace in Manhattan?

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William Vanderbilt didn't have the largest mansion in his family, but he certainly had the most interesting. Hear the story of the Triple Palace as we explore 3 mansions under one roof.

Location: Manhattan, New York

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Fair-use Photos from: The Met: Watson Library Digital Collections, Mr. Vanderbilt's House and Collection https://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/dig...
John Butler Snook (1815-1901), ca. 1837. Oil on canvas: 30 x 25 1/4 in. ( 76.2 x 64.1 cm ). New-York Historical Society, 1971.6.
Mausoleum photo by Bobby Kelley
Music by Epidemic Sound

20 Comments

@giantsizegeek 4 years ago

When we visited Europe, we wondered why we saw so many great buildings with wonderful design. We asked, why don’t we have these in the United States? The answer: they existed at one point, but they were demolished!

@MsLogjam 4 years ago

If William hadn't demanded that the house not be sold, it might have gone to someone or a group of someones who were in a position to maintain it. While houses like this seems ridiculously indulgent for a private family, they did give many crafters, builders, and designers a chance to showcase their abilities and create a work of art that could have been a beautiful school, apartment building, or museum if it were still standing.

@kenziej4301 4 years ago

I wish we could’ve kept all these castles and palaces and manor homes today

@kenziej4301 4 years ago

Great craftsmanship is never “out-dated”

@bellaggio1770 4 years ago

What a monumental waste to destroy a fabulous home! It hurts to know that all of this incredible work of art is demolished and replaced by a concrete block.

@annettepora8091 4 years ago

When you think that buildings in Europe are esteemed for their heritage and how we dishonor ours is appalling.

@toddjohnson7133 4 years ago

We simply did not and do not understand the value of history. We will never see grandeur like this again...ever!

@carlfrano6384 4 years ago

Wonderful video. It's tragic the way our forebearers had a complete disregard for our architectural heritage.

@twistoffate4791 4 years ago

I could never be a part of any crew demolishing such a beautiful home. I could not destroy the exemplary work of all the highly-skilled craftsmen who created the best parts.

@KatyWatson173 4 years ago

I went to school in Connecticut in an old Vanderbilt mansion and my mom worked with a Vanderbilt descendant in Pennsylvania.

@msallegrad 4 years ago

I would love to see the architect's houses. I'm pretty sure they were extremely wealthy men with beautiful homes.

@michaelgraham7106 4 years ago

The Vanderbilt Mausoleum is in the woods behind the neighborhood I grew up in on Staten Island. Spent many years exploring the surrounding woods and grounds of the mausoleum.

@LS-jh7lb 4 years ago

What were they thinking tearing down these gorgeous buildings and giving the furnishings to Hollywood for props? I can only imagine the cost of the furnishings were in the tens of thousands. I wonder what happened to that bronze carved door?

@monumentstosuffering2995 4 years ago

How lovely were their dwelling places. Perfect taste. Those who built America. A tragic loss.

@rare.phukin.spotted.halibut 4 years ago

It's a shame when a "one of a kind" structure is demolished, especially when so much work, and care went into it.

@chriskarp1 4 years ago

Another beautiful day of This House😁

@virginiaeckley3047 4 years ago

Absolutely Gorgeous, sad that it was demolished

@kertmustapha2367 4 years ago

What a shame to lose such a masterpiece.

@loriboufford6342 4 years ago

Sir, you do a stellar narration along with your guidance. Thank you.

@patriciahill4492 4 years ago

It's upsetting to hear of so many beautiful mansions being demolished for modern ugly buildings or even very expensive plain apartments. History done away with, forever. Sad 😔