'The Lost Gilded Age Mansions of Newport' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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While Newport, Rhode Island still contains a collection of mega mansions from over a century ago, a great many — from French inspired chateaux and Italian Palazzos to English Manors and even some castles — are gone and long forgotten. That's because by the 1930s, many were already neglected and boarded up by their descendants, who weren't interested in assuming the costly expenses of then out-of-fashion residences. What are the stories behind these magnificent properties destroyed by fire, demolition, and abandonment? And who were the original owners who once called them home? It's time to uncover the compelling history of some of Newport's most spectacular private properties that are no longer standing.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the history and legacy of a collection of lost Gilded Age mansions and estates from Newport, Rhode Island — America’s most famous summer resort city during the Gilded Age.

Led by historian, architect, and author Gary Lawrance, our virtual exploration of Newport's lost mansions through rare vintage photos will include:

• A look at the magnificent Whiteholme Estate — built in 1902 for railroad heiress Mary Garrett Jacobs by architect John Russell Pope as an Italian style villa, this residence overlooked elaborate gardens with statuary, clipped yews and abundant flowers
• Numerous period photos of Castlewood — built in 1905 for banking heiress Josephine Bruguière by architect Edward Payson Whitman, this red brick Georgian mansion — which sat on a high hill in the northern section of the city — had sumptuous interiors expected of a Newport summer residence
• A discussion of Villa Rosa — built in 1901 for Wall Street Banker, E. Rollins Morse by architect Ogden Codman, the interiors were notable for their simple French design and a circular ballroom with the early use of lattice and mirrors
• A deep dive into Lippitt’s Castle — built in 1899 by architect R. H. Robertson for Charles W. Lippitt, the 44th Governor of Rhode Island, this castle by the sea was a Newport landmark for most the of the Gilded Age
• A then-and-now look at the former private properties and what eventually replaced them

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about the lost mansions of Gilded Age Newport 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!

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About Gary
Architect, Author, and Historian Gary Lawrance is an architect from Stony Brook, New York. His firm, Lawrance Architectural Presentations, provides design presentations, architectural models, digital renderings, and design development services to architects, landscape architects and interior designers.
Mr. Lawrance has an extensive background in the history of Gilded Age architecture, landscapes, and society, and co-authored the bestselling book, “Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930” with Anne Surchin (Acanthus Press 2007, Revised 3rd Printing 2013).
Mr. Lawrance’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Newsday, New York Social Diary, Southampton Press, and more. Mr. Lawrance has written for Architectural Digest, Dan’s Papers, Quest magazine, and his two blogs, Mansions of the Gilded Age and Houses of the Hamptons in addition to founding and contributing to the two very successful Facebook groups, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society with over 160,000 members combined. Mr. Lawrance also manages two equally popular Instagram accounts, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society.

Testimonials
"I loved seeing all the old photos." -Andrea
"Pictures, since mansions no longer exist." -Catherine
"I was able to see the great estates on the North Shore of Long Island that are gone." -Laura
"Gary Lawrence's webinars are always so well researched and the images he shares are very compelling." -Carolyn
"I enjoyed being able to learn about estates that I did not knew existed as well as learning about the families who occupied the estates." -Teresa
"Being very familiar with the subject of this webinar, I was most impressed by the number of mansions presented never before featured or that I was personally aware of. It provides a platform for further study and research into this topic. Additionally, I enjoy how the presenter is able to expand upon previous webinars to focus on new mansions." -Matthew
"The speaker was great! He covered a lot of material and properties." -Lisa
"Historic facts and photos. I enjoyed his personal stories." -Natasha
"The content; knowledgeable presenter." -Lisa
"Wonderful photographs that accompanied the chat." -Susan
"I love the photos and stories, Gary knows so much!" -Ellen
"Loved the photos and personal details about the families and times." -Paul
"The presenter's enthusiasm." -Rick
"The pace and the breadth of material shown, including the narration." -Rick
"Historical information and pictures of mansions." -Susan
"I always enjoy Gary's knowledge and presentation." -Judy
"I found it fascinating." -Ellen
"You always take away new information from these programs." -Susan
"All the pictures." -Patty
"I love the photographs, information about the mansions." -Joel
"Presenter was very knowledgeable and interesting. Enjoyed this very much!" -Laurie
"All the photos of the mansions and the maps." -Isabelle
"I know present-day Newport pretty well, so it was very interesting to learn about the great houses that one were part of it." -Jan
"I loved the pictures and history behind them. The maps and postcards were very interesting." -Lisa
"The extensive work that Gary has done to acquire all those vintage photos." -Robert
"The extremely interesting content and how it was presented." -Gabrielle
"I really enjoy the subject matter and I liked the ease of use." -Rachel
"I like everything about it." -Anna
" I have been to Newport and visited the mansions 15-20 years ago. It was wonderful to learn about the homes that were no longer standing. Excellent presentation." -Lisette
" Interesting stories. Never seen buildings." -Ed
" I was interested in the topic. Since these were lost houses, I liked that the presenter included why the buildings were demolished, and what was there now." -Danny
" Loved all the research that went into the event!" -Marty
" The presenter was very knowledgeable and did a great job in the Q&A" -Anna
" The topic and thoroughness of the presentation." -Richard
"Extremely informative. Loved the backstories on the various people. Enjoyed everything about it. Look forward to the next one." -Roger
"Fascinating history...I had not known of the the houses that were presented -- it's fascinating to think they existed and then were torn down and disappeared -- all that history lost." -Ken
"I love Gary’s webinars, I love everything about them." -Cara
"Gary Lawrence has in depth knowledge of architecture and the gilded age topic and presents the lecture very clearly." -Fanny
"I love the speaker's historical knowledge of the area, the homes, and the families that lived there." -Vega
"I’ve never been to Newport so all the presented history was new to me. It was fascinating" -Wendy
"Presenter is very knowledgeable and I enjoy his webinars" -Lennie

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