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Secrets of Glessner House Part 45: The Dining Room Furniture Part II
In this second installment about the recreated dining room furniture, installed in December 2023, we examine the research, design, and production phases of the two-year project.
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 44: Dining Room Furniture Part I
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In this first of two installments about the dining room furniture, we explore the design and history of the sideboard, table, and chairs. The furniture was designed by architect Charles Coolidge in the office of Henry Hobson Richardson.
Secrets of Glessner House Part 43: Double Bough Wallpaper by Morris & Co.
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In this installment, we examine the history of the Double Bough wallpaper design by Morris & Co. and explore the research that went into recreating it for installation in the corner guestroom. To see Morris wallpaper being printed with the original hand-carved wood blocks, watch this three minute video from the Victoria and Albert Museum: How was it made? Block printing William Morris Wallpaper...
Secrets of Glessner House Part 42: The Limestone
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In this installment of Secrets, we examine the limestone used in the courtyard of the house, which, as will be revealed, is actually dolostone. To learn more about the other stone used on the house, see our earlier video Secrets of Glessner House Part 16: The Masonry: czcams.com/video/PUrnjYmCEC4/video.html As noted in the video, an excellent book on the stone used on buildings throughout Chica...
Secrets of Glessner House Part 41: The Balusters
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In this installment of Secrets, we examine the elegant design of the stair balusters, which were based on those in the home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Secrets of Glessner House Part 40: The Kitchen
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In our final video about the kitchen wing of the house, we examine the kitchen itself, including the materials and conveniences that made it state of the art in 1887. To learn more about the gas range, watch Secrets Part 22: czcams.com/video/ahDpUBm9_-U/video.html To hear the annunciator, watch Sounds Part 2: czcams.com/video/RrwNATBonjI/video.html To learn more about Glessner House, please vis...
Secrets of Glessner House Part 39: The Servants' Hall
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In this installment of Secrets, we explore the servants' hall, which served as both dining room and sitting room for the live-in staff. Referenced in the video: Secrets of Glessner House Part 38: The Dry Pantry czcams.com/video/R4yiSw1h6eo/video.html Cooking with Mattie www.glessnerhouse.org/cooking-with-mattie (Scroll down to ". . . and at the back of the house . . ." posted February 28, 2023)
Secrets of Glessner House Part 38: The Dry Pantry
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In our newest installment of Secrets, we explore the pantry, an essential space in the kitchen of a large home, and some of the products that would have been found on its shelves. To learn more about Glessner House, visit: www.glessnerhouse.org/
Secrets of Glessner House Part 37: The Butler's Pantry
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This is the first of several videos that will explore the rooms that comprise the kitchen wing of the house. In this installment, we examine the butler's pantry.
Secrets of Glessner House Part 36 The Bathrooms, Part II
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In our second and final installment examining the bathrooms in the house, we discuss how surviving photographs informed the restoration of the guest bathroom in 2014. PLUS - a short history of toilet tissue!
Secrets of Glessner House Part 35 - The Bathrooms, Part I
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This installment of Secrets is the first of two parts exploring the bathrooms at Glessner House, beginning with a brief overview of life before indoor plumbing.
Secrets of Glessner House Part 34: The Conservatory
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In this installment of Secrets, we explore the history, construction, and current reuse of the Glessners' second floor conservatory. For more information on Glessner House, please visit: www.glessnerhouse.org/
Secrets of Glessner House Part 33: The South Wall
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In this installment of Secrets, we discuss the history of the south wall of the courtyard, originally not part of the house at all, but an essential part of its overall design. For more information on Glessner House, please visit: www.glessnerhouse.org/
Secrets of Glessner House Part 32: The Arch
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In our newest installment of Secrets, we consider the arch, an iconic component of Glessner House specifically, and the Richardsonian Romanesque style in general. For further information on Glessner House, please visit: www.glessnerhouse.org/
Secrets of Glessner House Part 31: A Horse's Life
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In this installment, we examine all the considerations that were made to accommodate the horses who called Prairie Avenue home from 1887 until 1906. Special thanks to Tina Strauss for sharing her extensive knowledge of horses, and helping us to understand the building specifications and floorplans. For more information on Glessner House, please visit: www.glessnerhouse.org/
Secrets of Glessner House Part 30: The Parlor Wallcovering
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 30: The Parlor Wallcovering
Secrets of Glessner House Part 29: Before There Was A House, Part II
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 29: Before There Was A House, Part II
Secrets of Glessner House Part 28: Before There Was a House, Part 1
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 28: Before There Was a House, Part 1
Secrets of Glessner House Part 27: The Servants' Passage
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 27: The Servants' Passage
Secrets of Glessner House Part 26: Richardson's Portrait
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 26: Richardson's Portrait
Secrets of Glessner House Part 25: The Cold Closet
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 25: The Cold Closet
Secrets of Glessner House Part 24: The Ouroboros
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 24: The Ouroboros
Secrets of Glessner House Part 23: Portieres
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 23: Portieres
Secrets of Glessner House Part 22: The Range
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 22: The Range
Secrets of Glessner House Part 21 - Summer Cooling
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 21 - Summer Cooling
Secrets of Glessner House Part 20 - The Cork Alcove
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 20 - The Cork Alcove
Secrets of Glessner House Part 19 - The Coachman
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 19 - The Coachman
Secrets of Glessner House Part 18 - Framing the House
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 18 - Framing the House
Secrets of Glessner House Part 17 - Underground
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 17 - Underground
Secrets of Glessner House Part 16 - The Masonry
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Secrets of Glessner House Part 16 - The Masonry

Komentáře

  • @Bingledwop
    @Bingledwop Před 3 dny

    Cool to see... Former top of the line domestic refrigeration

  • @DangerousPictures
    @DangerousPictures Před 12 dny

    take a shot every time "Glessner" is mentioned

  • @alexarcadia7289
    @alexarcadia7289 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @stephenburns3678
    @stephenburns3678 Před 5 měsíci

    Valuable information. Thank you.

  • @cheryllakin6736
    @cheryllakin6736 Před 5 měsíci

    Lots of detail went into getting that Just so.

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před 6 měsíci

    Can't wait for part 2!

  • @nokomarie1963
    @nokomarie1963 Před 9 měsíci

    Yes, we did enjoy.

  • @yankong8290
    @yankong8290 Před 9 měsíci

    Saw this singing bowl in my tour today and was wondering its function. Learned a great deal and really want to come back for another tour! Thank you, Mr. Tyre!

  • @alternativeenergyresearch4857

    Who is living now take interview of the owner

  • @lindapendergrass921
    @lindapendergrass921 Před 10 měsíci

    Anyone know what the piece that extends out below the relief arch, above the door is? I am really enjoyig these videos, have learned several new things about old homes by watching these.

  • @alternativeenergyresearch4857

    I love this series old is gold

  • @user-sc6fr5qe1c
    @user-sc6fr5qe1c Před rokem

    Fascinating!!!

  • @AnnFisherYooperann
    @AnnFisherYooperann Před rokem

    Absolutely fascinating.

  • @davidharrington7015

    I love your videos! Well researched and very informative!

  • @jeffwhite291
    @jeffwhite291 Před rokem

    Nice to see these behind the scenes views of Glessner's "engine" that ran the "train"

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    So cool!!

  • @JohnMartin-cd1qm
    @JohnMartin-cd1qm Před rokem

    Awesome detail and explanation. Wonder if the 4 batteries were as centrally located to all the lights as possible, or if that even mattered.

  • @Zachariah_Haske
    @Zachariah_Haske Před rokem

    This channel and playlist is underrated.

  • @Zachariah_Haske
    @Zachariah_Haske Před rokem

    What’d you call me?! ;)

  • @sopcopotoptop
    @sopcopotoptop Před rokem

    What is the make and year of the range in this and earlier episodes featuring the service portions of the mansion? We have a Garland commercial range very similar to what you show. It dates from the early/mid-1930’s. Thank you!

    • @GlessnerHouse
      @GlessnerHouse Před rokem

      The range shown is a Garland, but we don't know what year it was made, other than it was sometime after 1915, as it has a thermostat for the oven, and that is the first year thermostats were added. The range is not original to the house but was given to us by a local club in downtown Chicago when they were renovating. The Glessners had Mason & Davis ranges.

    • @sopcopotoptop
      @sopcopotoptop Před rokem

      @@GlessnerHouse Thank you very much for the reply. You had stated that thermostats on Garland ranges were first added in 1915. From what resource did you derive that information? I'd like to learn more about my range and so I'd like to reference any resource I can find pertaining to the Garland. Thank you again for the response and also for the entire series on the Glessner House. I really enjoy the in depth details of the house and life at that time.

  • @sopcopotoptop
    @sopcopotoptop Před rokem

    Super interesting! Is the current replacement range a "Garland?" If so, we have a 10 burner, two oven mid-1930's in our kitchen and most serious cooks would kill to have our range. It's a real pleasure to cook with and a distinctive prominent feature of our kitchen. Love this series of the Glessner House tours!

  • @LJB103
    @LJB103 Před rokem

    I'm glad that you stated that Braggville granite is also known as Milford Pink (what I've always heard it called) because on my first time at the Glessner House I mentioned to the guide before he started his description that the stone looked like Milford Pink (born and raised in Milford, MA) but was told "No. It's Braggville granite." Of course that's like saying that the Cubs play in Wrigleyville and not in Chicago. My grandfather was a stone cutter and polisher at the quarries. I also watched a block (est. at 36 tons - 2 tons over the crane's max!!) get quarried when one quarry was reopened to match the granite on the then new wing of the Boston Public Library with what was used for McKim's original. Excellent and informative video.

  • @leelangstaff2034
    @leelangstaff2034 Před rokem

    I love these stories!

  • @chuckandmax7313
    @chuckandmax7313 Před rokem

    I really look forward to seeing these videos, im fascinated with this house and love all the details you share about how things operated in the time period of the Glessner family. It’s really wonderful that the house has been so lovingly restored to its original condition and the detailed drawings and architectural notes are very much appreciated.

    • @xserve2472
      @xserve2472 Před rokem

      I agree, the amount of detail which is put into these videos of Glessner house is astonishing and the history it tells.

    • @GlessnerHouse
      @GlessnerHouse Před rokem

      Thank you, we appreciate your comment and are glad to hear you enjoy the series. Look for a new video the first Wednesday of each month.

  • @blmi5591
    @blmi5591 Před rokem

    stupid owners wired the widows and placed sharp metal picks that doves could not live in the place which was built for them

  • @MargaretPinard
    @MargaretPinard Před rokem

    I wonder why there are only two box stalls but 4 standing stalls. Was this because they leased extra horses for specific trips and didn't let them loose before retuning them? Trying to piece it together, timing wise...

  • @MargaretPinard
    @MargaretPinard Před rokem

    It really gives you a sense of the how much cost and space was involved in owning and maintaining a stable. Not unlike the leap one makes to paying insurance, registration, and gas for a car nowadays!

  • @chrismaraccini8108
    @chrismaraccini8108 Před rokem

    Love this series. Just one question is at 8:37 is that toilet paper sitting on the foot bath?

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    These videos are so awesome

  • @jackthompson4352
    @jackthompson4352 Před rokem

    ✨ *Promo SM*.

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    This is incredible

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    Are all these visitable ?

    • @LJB103
      @LJB103 Před rokem

      Not to my knowledge. Only the Glessner is a museum. The others are homes, condos, or institutional offices. There is something about a Glessner walk, but I do not know how often (or if it was a one time only event) this happens.

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    Do you think it would be possible to take about the plumbing material used like the kind and sizes of the piping used. These videos are so great.

    • @GlessnerHouse
      @GlessnerHouse Před rokem

      Yes, good idea, will need to do some research on that.

    • @PlumberWRX
      @PlumberWRX Před rokem

      @Glessner House thank you very much man. Watching your videos had spiked a big interest on historical homes. I will tour glessener house. I would imagine pipe used had to be lead , copper , galvanized steel , cast iron , or clay. Thank you very much I would show that video to my plumbing class.

    • @PlumberWRX
      @PlumberWRX Před rokem

      @Glessner House also sizing would be cool if possible to see how the stranded sizes have changed over the years. Drain pipe sizes and vent pipe sizes are based off DFUs and I'm sure plumbing code was much much different or not inforced.

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX Před rokem

    Man I've taken lots of plumbing classes where they go into history but I've never seen a earth closet

  • @johannlaufenberg9798

    It’s kinda funny that the original desk lamp plug is safer than modern plugs. The ground prong is longer than the bare contacts so that you can’t touch them without it unplugged. Modern plugs can hang halfway out while still live.

    • @gtb81.
      @gtb81. Před rokem

      no ground actually, it is just a pin to open the shutters, likley because it seems to be installed in the floor

  • @korenng5553
    @korenng5553 Před rokem

    👍ñ9k

  • @MargaretPinard
    @MargaretPinard Před rokem

    The ghost -wallpaper image of the mirror! How cool, it's like fossil excavation :)

    • @GlessnerHouse
      @GlessnerHouse Před rokem

      That was a very exciting find, exactly what curators hope for!

  • @cheryllakin6736
    @cheryllakin6736 Před rokem

    I had that exact toilet paper dispenser in a Chicago apartment, the building was built in 1914

  • @michaelplunkett8059

    #1 way Go to NH mountains every year for 5 months. Who cares what happens in Chicago except skeleton staff.

  • @MargaretPinard
    @MargaretPinard Před rokem

    Loving the photos of original contemporary conservatories--great for inspiration in hist fic books! 😉

  • @dmitry3290
    @dmitry3290 Před rokem

    House history so scary, reminds me story of season 1 in American Horror Story

  • @dmitry3290
    @dmitry3290 Před rokem

    Love it, the house, the video

  • @mscupcakedreamson36

    I love it!

  • @alternativeenergyresearch4857

    Please explore more

  • @alternativeenergyresearch4857

    I loved your series explore all please

    • @GlessnerHouse
      @GlessnerHouse Před rokem

      Thanks! Many more to come.

    • @alternativeenergyresearch4857
      @alternativeenergyresearch4857 Před rokem

      @@GlessnerHouse please explain all ancient architecture ,mechanism ,purpose and use .I love all and passionate to have house like this .Unfortunately I don't have own house .I dream I could have same house with gas lights all ancient and traditional things .Vintage car ,cycle along with house . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @sssantuli
    @sssantuli Před rokem

    My last name brought me here

  • @leelangstaff2034
    @leelangstaff2034 Před rokem

    So interesting! Thank you!

  • @hollyw9566
    @hollyw9566 Před rokem

    This was interesting. I think that they should clear the ivy around the wrought iron covering the basement "windows" and take care of it and give it a good coating of paint, likely black but maybe white? Old wrought iron is too beautiful to be covered over. 🪟🕯🦋🖌😺

  • @tombrydson781
    @tombrydson781 Před rokem

    It’s pronounced doocoote in Scotland

  • @ezinafauda4394
    @ezinafauda4394 Před rokem

    You can keep food warm in these too according to some books.