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William Waldorf Astor: From American Tycoon to English Lord: An evening with Curt DiCamillo

Sarah Coyne
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William Waldorf Astor: From American Tycoon to English Lord.  Presented by Curt DiCamillo, Architectural Historian, Author and Authority on the British Country House In this richly illustrated talk, historian Curt DiCamillo will trace the extraordinary life of one of the world’s most enigmatic tycoons who became an English lord. Astor’s most magnificent houses will be featured,…
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Exploring the LGH Kitchen – The Beehive Oven

Sarah Coyne
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We continue our spotlighting of notable historic details in one of the most popular rooms in the house – The Kitchen! Article by LGH board member Carol Garfield (Click any photos to see them larger.) The LGH Beehive Oven beside our modern gas stove with the coal stove beyond (left) and inside the oven (right)…
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Exploring the LGH Kitchen – The Servants Bells

Sarah Coyne
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We continue our spotlighting of notable historic details in one of the most popular rooms in the house – The Kitchen! Article by LGH board member Andrew Hatcher (Click any photos to see them larger.) Almost the earliest communication technology in the American home was the mechanical servant bell. In the Loring Greenough House, seven…
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Exploring the LGH Kitchen – The Shutters

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Over the next few months we will be spotlighting notable historic details in one of the most popular rooms in the house – The Kitchen! Article by House Committee member Jonathan Brush (Click any photos to see them larger.) In pre Revolutionary Boston, windows were a very important source of light and ventilation, and glass…
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