tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post4059855035552064826..comments2024-03-16T10:01:48.154-07:00Comments on Chronica Domus: A Visit To Hyde HallChronica Domushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-2551890696141946562017-10-12T10:24:32.278-07:002017-10-12T10:24:32.278-07:00Yes, I bet that's how. Do report back on your...Yes, I bet that's how. Do report back on your findings. I wasn't even aware such curves were made with steam - brilliant!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-42186185723246757072017-10-11T18:59:40.008-07:002017-10-11T18:59:40.008-07:00Fascinating! "steam bent"! I had an ar...Fascinating! "steam bent"! I had an artist make two benches to fit in an oval entry hall.....I will ask him if that is how he did it!<br /><br />Penelope Bianchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863486521957665886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-68669826986600000722017-10-11T14:58:05.508-07:002017-10-11T14:58:05.508-07:00Thank you, Gary, for filling in the missing piece ...Thank you, Gary, for filling in the missing piece to the puzzle on how that terrific door was fashioned (steam-bent!), and what hides behind it, or once did. Please do keep me posted, if you are able to, with the restoration of this fascinating and important little piece of HH.<br /><br />CDChronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-73314296630794869572017-10-11T14:55:46.918-07:002017-10-11T14:55:46.918-07:00Hello Gary,
What a nice surprise to find your com...Hello Gary,<br /><br />What a nice surprise to find your comment. Thank you for adding to the discussion on these outstanding lamps. In fact, I recall the entire house being filled with fabulous examples of early-nineteenth century lighting so I'm not at all surprised to learn about the vapor lamps being the only example still around.<br /><br />I've always been fascinated by lighthouses and it must have been a real treat for you to visit the one in Truro, and to discover the Argand lights within it.<br /><br />Thank you again for a wonderful tour of Hyde Hall. It was a highlight of a memorable trip out East and one that I hope to repeat in the future.<br /><br />CDChronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-19580345874217910212017-10-11T14:30:51.966-07:002017-10-11T14:30:51.966-07:00Hi - Gary again - we do love the new Argand lamp i...Hi - Gary again - we do love the new Argand lamp in the Entry Hall - and there are a number of smaller Argand lamps around the house - but our pride and joy are the two vapor lamps in the Dining Room, as noted in the body of the post. Hyde Hall is the only place in America, and perhaps the world, where you will see vapor lighting hanging in it's original position - and they work! We light them for special occasions, and it is a treat. On a similar note: we toured the Highland Light (or Cape Cod Light) in Truro, on Cape Cod, this week, and discovered that at one point (if I am remembering this correctly), the light was a large array of Argand lights inside a huge Fresnel lens.Gary Koutnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431656279660089067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-90426214644923250302017-10-11T14:20:31.757-07:002017-10-11T14:20:31.757-07:00Hi! This is Gary, your guide. Thanks so much for ...Hi! This is Gary, your guide. Thanks so much for such a thorough presentation of Hyde Hall! Behind that gorgeous steam-bent, faux painted door was the first flush toilet west of the Hudson River. George Clarke was a high tech gadget guy and in 1830 he had a water closet shipped from London, and installed in this alcove. The servants kept the tank filled through a very high cabinet door off the hallway. The best part: we still have it! At least the iron parts, anyway. We will be restoring and replacing it in the future, so keep in touch!Gary Koutnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431656279660089067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-75734590849044415322017-10-11T13:49:25.735-07:002017-10-11T13:49:25.735-07:00Definitely ahead of its time. Now, if only I coul...Definitely ahead of its time. Now, if only I could see it for myself (another trip is in order perhaps?).Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-22427319389794357412017-10-11T13:02:59.069-07:002017-10-11T13:02:59.069-07:00Oh! I am delighted it was, in fact, a "powde...Oh! I am delighted it was, in fact, a "powder room"! I was hoping! Ahead of its time!Penelope Bianchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863486521957665886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-53690620633219052652017-10-11T12:29:38.590-07:002017-10-11T12:29:38.590-07:00Well, dear Penelope, it appears that you are indee...Well, dear Penelope, it appears that you are indeed correct about the curved doorway and what lies beyond. Please see the final comments to this blog post. Very enlightening indeed!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-49477388927898824712017-10-11T12:28:38.016-07:002017-10-11T12:28:38.016-07:00Hello Susan Monroe,
Thank you so much for taking ...Hello Susan Monroe,<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, and for your effusive praise of my scribblings about my visit to Hyde Hall. I am amazed that the builder of Hyde Hall had the foresight to accommodate a functioning toilet beneath the stairs, a feature I did not thing was around back in the early 1800's. I shall be sure to take a peek the next time I find myself visiting this marvelous country estate. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-82168107473181156932017-10-11T12:24:38.165-07:002017-10-11T12:24:38.165-07:00Hello John Bower,
I cannot thank you enough for c...Hello John Bower,<br /><br />I cannot thank you enough for clearing up that little mystery. I must have missed the second smaller curved door, but would enjoy a return visit just to peek into both doors. <br /><br />Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-18751979873193750892017-10-11T11:13:41.598-07:002017-10-11T11:13:41.598-07:00The curved door under the stairs hides the water c...The curved door under the stairs hides the water closet with what was once one of the first functioning toilets west of the Hudson River. Thank you so much for your glowing article. Hyde Hall is truly magic! Susan Monroe, Hyde HallSusan Monroehttp://hydehall.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-27153288976108522962017-10-11T10:58:28.763-07:002017-10-11T10:58:28.763-07:00The Curved door under the grand staircase one of t...The Curved door under the grand staircase one of two. The smaller one, not pictured was used to store firewood for the wood stove in the entrance hall which is fed from the rear.<br />The larger door pictured was the door to the water closet. George Clarke (1768-1835) the builder of Hyde Hal installed the the first water closet west of the Hudson River. This was imported from James Bramah from England.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377977278675957961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-49323265974548056272017-10-05T10:44:25.131-07:002017-10-05T10:44:25.131-07:00Hello Toby,
I agree, the newly installed Argand l...Hello Toby,<br /><br />I agree, the newly installed Argand lantern is a thing of beauty. It also happens to be perfectly scaled for the space in which it hangs. Can you imagine how it looks lit during the evening hours?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing the title of the book which features Hyde Hall and other architectural gems around New York. I'd greatly enjoy taking a gander and will keep an eye out for it.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-20320292206887824942017-10-05T10:31:19.459-07:002017-10-05T10:31:19.459-07:00Many thanks for sharing your visit to Hyde Hall. S...Many thanks for sharing your visit to Hyde Hall. Seeing the details were of particular interest--for instance the Argand lantern in the entrance hall. Now that is something to covet!<br /><br />It may be of interest to know that Hyde Hall was featured in a book called "Historic New York: Architectural Journeys in the Empire State", written and conceived by Richard Reisem, with photographs by Andy Olenik. Published by The Landmark Society of Western New York. Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494294732826925579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-24511221456751312502017-10-02T12:45:25.768-07:002017-10-02T12:45:25.768-07:00Ah, yes, Beauport. It is on my list for the next ...Ah, yes, Beauport. It is on my list for the next time I find myself in Massachusetts. We got close though, just down the road in Salem, but lacked the time required to tour this house and the insanely dense and varied collections held within.<br /><br />Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-80959829032648270552017-10-02T10:49:15.745-07:002017-10-02T10:49:15.745-07:00I wrote a comment before; but it disappeared into...I wrote a comment before; but it disappeared into the ether. I wanted to recommend that you see the house museum to end all house museums in my book, Beauport in Gloucester, Mass. The first time I went, I bought 8 tickets because I couldn't keep up with the guide. (they eyed me rather suspiciously). Now, everytime we visit our daughter in Marblehead, I buy at least 4. Over and over, and I still can't see everything in that incredible place. I have visited 10 times. Fascinating! Do not miss if you haven't seen it! Penelope Bianchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863486521957665886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-57348456367025334972017-10-02T08:10:30.317-07:002017-10-02T08:10:30.317-07:00Hello Naomi,
Perhaps another trip to New York is ...Hello Naomi,<br /><br />Perhaps another trip to New York is on the works soon? Goodness knows there's plenty to keep you busy and a pilgrimage to Hyde Hall should be a must so put it on your list.<br />Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-29158324653639810172017-10-02T08:08:33.877-07:002017-10-02T08:08:33.877-07:00So glad to have introduced Hyde Hall to you, Dioge...So glad to have introduced Hyde Hall to you, Diogenes. Perhaps now you can make plans to visit the next time you find yourself out East. <br /><br />Did you notice the flags flying from the Tin Top Gatehouse, a nod to both the British and American influences of the house?Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-73777307890956935462017-10-02T08:06:14.782-07:002017-10-02T08:06:14.782-07:00Hello KL Gaylin,
As I wrote above, I could have b...Hello KL Gaylin,<br /><br />As I wrote above, I could have been perfectly content upon a chair, gazing at that heavenly view of the lake all afternoon. It was dreamy!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-67131466445892818442017-10-02T08:04:39.207-07:002017-10-02T08:04:39.207-07:00Hello RD,
I can only imagine the state the house ...Hello RD,<br /><br />I can only imagine the state the house was in when you ventured there so long ago. Perhaps you'll consider visiting again, and soon, or at least once the kitchen wing is complete. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-41662177141348595952017-10-02T07:57:19.898-07:002017-10-02T07:57:19.898-07:00The carpender that constructed that door was indee...The carpender that constructed that door was indeed a talented fellow. <br /><br />I've been in many houses where a powder room has been squeezed into the space beneath the stairs but I doubt that's the case at Hyde Hall. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-67875389652451279832017-10-01T07:44:11.803-07:002017-10-01T07:44:11.803-07:00I dont [know why though you might be able to artic...I dont [know why though you might be able to articulate it better it is a beautiful house but it does feel very American even though it has classic elements to it. I should have gone when I lived in NY!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-5194312175370639162017-09-29T21:19:27.116-07:002017-09-29T21:19:27.116-07:00Thank you Chronica for posting this! What a wonde...Thank you Chronica for posting this! What a wonderful neoclassical building. I'd never heard of it. It does look like the country seat of an English family. Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-78129347774671294352017-09-29T16:07:26.790-07:002017-09-29T16:07:26.790-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Aspiring physicianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527560044335627537noreply@blogger.com