A Renaissance Gem! - Marvelous Abandoned Millionaire's Palace in the United States

Опубликовано: 15 Октябрь 2024
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While the inside of this place makes you dream away to a European palace, it is in fact, located on a rolling 42-acre estate in the United States.
This astounding manor was built in 1898 for Philadelphia businessman William. L. Elkins, designed by architect Horace Trumbauer. The 45-room mansion was built in the style of the Italian High Renaissance, and is decorated with Gilded Age interiors and neoclassical architecture. It speaks to a time when Philadelphia’s utility magnates treated themselves like royalty and articulated their accomplishments in the grandeur of their manors.
And that grandeur is still present today: this historic manor has beauty throughout every detail of the space. The interior was designed by esteemed French interior designers Allard et Fils, with beautiful frescoed ceilings, carved panels, marble columns, and breathtaking crystal chandeliers. The rooms are adorned with gold leafing and exquisite gilded molding.

In 1932, the grandson of the family, William H. Elkins, sold the Elstowe manor property to the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de' Ricci, that operated the building as a women's religious retreat for 75 years.
The sisters sold the property to Landmark Developers in August of 2019 who planned to turn the property into a boutique hotel. But that plan did not move beyond its proposal stage.
In point of fact, Elstowe manor is re-opening its doors again this Spring, and the remarkable property will be hosting events, and have overnight accommodations for wedding guests on the grounds.
Today we’ll show you one last insight into this place in a state of desolation, as we explored this wonderful historic jewel in 2021, right before renovation started.

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