Tag Archives: Greek Revival

A Modern Man: A. J. Downing and the American Gentleman’s Country Seat

Posted on June 20, 2022 by mansionmusings

A. J. Downing (1815–1852) was full of modern ideas about landscape gardening. And he particularly wanted to create a tradition in the United States that was inspired by—but separate from—British and European precedents. He also recognized the need to adapt … Continue reading →

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Cheerful and Bright (and Smoky): Staying Warm in 19th-Century American Homes

Posted on November 15, 2018 by mansionmusings

Stories about the effects of cold weather in the 19th century are plentiful. Ink sometimes froze. Pitchers cracked and broke overnight when the water in them turned to ice. Bitterly cold wind made its way through poorly sealed windows and … Continue reading →

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A New Floor with an Old Look: Bartow-Pell’s “Floor Cloth”

Posted on July 20, 2017 by mansionmusings

Bartow-Pell learned in September 2017 that it is the proud winner of a Greater Hudson Heritage Network 2017 Award for Excellence for its Historic Preservation Floor Covering Project. Kudos to our curatorial committee and to artist Franklin Tartaglione for their … Continue reading →

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Greek Revival Mystery: Who Designed the Bartow Mansion?

Posted on July 17, 2016 by mansionmusings

The present proprietor has lately erected a fine stone house, in the Grecian style, which presents a neat front with projecting wings. Robert Bolton Jr., A Guide to New Rochelle and Its Vicinity, 1842 Robert and Maria Bartow wanted to … Continue reading →

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