2,174 Comments for Bennett School for Girls
wanderer wrote:
ratchet man , got my clipping from the Indrpendent today with the pic of Halcyon hall debacle- wow- looks like it's taking itself down -- the village says the demo is Oct 1 and more visitors to see since the mess happened- very interesting- the owner doesn't want to put up a fence so they sit with their collective hands tied -what's your take on this and what's new ? i don't get the Independent to keep up onthe news
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Frajing wrote:
There are definately many spirits roaming the halls!
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Frajing wrote:
This photo is lovely, Mr Motts. Your work is grand!
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Frajing wrote:
This photo is beautifully sad.
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Frajing wrote:
Seriously it is not in that bad of shape as of 6/11. Mostly water damage from a leaky roof. The vines have managed to stay out andn the seats are still very much in tact.
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Frajing wrote:
Completely amazing. Beautiful...
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Frajing wrote:
This place is a gem. It saddens me that the town of Millbrook has not tried to restore it for historical purposes.
I was privileged to have gone through the estate, quietly as a ghost hunter and feel it is quite haunted. Although I wound up falling through a hole in the basement (it was a strange occurance). I would go back again to complete my hunt. I found many orbs, aparations and heard old music being played. I have one photo where it appears that an aparition is walking through a wall. It was quite an experience.
I was privileged to have gone through the estate, quietly as a ghost hunter and feel it is quite haunted. Although I wound up falling through a hole in the basement (it was a strange occurance). I would go back again to complete my hunt. I found many orbs, aparations and heard old music being played. I have one photo where it appears that an aparition is walking through a wall. It was quite an experience.
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wanderer wrote:
stay with us here as I want to see the finished Masterpiece of yours got my ticket and am chomping at the bit to get there maybe I can attend something great in the old girl's history -originally started going to Millbrook for another reason unrelated to Bennett school- saw this magnificent place and have been intrigued ever since - I travel to MIllbrook via baltimore { my home} enuff rambling on a silly fool's history
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pat ratchet wrote:
well wanderer,sad as it is to see Halcyon go, I feel gratified to be able to
celebrate the larger architectural legacy it represents.
My book on James Ware has made major strides. I have the
assistance, input, and blessing of Ware's family, who are graciously providing me invaluable material and data, to supplement the tremendous amount that i have compiled for almost a quarter century.
I am about half through my manuscript, which i think tells a very compelling story, about innovation, progress, luxury, and social justice.
It is also very much a story about family.
I am in negotiations with multiple publishers, at least two of whom
have confirmed that they will find a home for this project, even if not with them.I have recieved the assistance of so many enthusiastic
researchers, historians, and institutions, it has been energizing
and a thrill to see it finally realized. It is deeply gratifying and very
humbling to be able to shed an appreciative light on what is
an almost hidden artistic legacy.
I have photographs of Ware and his charming family that are amazing.
Very photogenic, straight out of central casting...
This book is going to be magnificent, a quintessentially American, and even more quintessentially New York story.
Within the next year I hope to see it go into production.
It would be nice if it were before the Hall falls.
celebrate the larger architectural legacy it represents.
My book on James Ware has made major strides. I have the
assistance, input, and blessing of Ware's family, who are graciously providing me invaluable material and data, to supplement the tremendous amount that i have compiled for almost a quarter century.
I am about half through my manuscript, which i think tells a very compelling story, about innovation, progress, luxury, and social justice.
It is also very much a story about family.
I am in negotiations with multiple publishers, at least two of whom
have confirmed that they will find a home for this project, even if not with them.I have recieved the assistance of so many enthusiastic
researchers, historians, and institutions, it has been energizing
and a thrill to see it finally realized. It is deeply gratifying and very
humbling to be able to shed an appreciative light on what is
an almost hidden artistic legacy.
I have photographs of Ware and his charming family that are amazing.
Very photogenic, straight out of central casting...
This book is going to be magnificent, a quintessentially American, and even more quintessentially New York story.
Within the next year I hope to see it go into production.
It would be nice if it were before the Hall falls.
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wanderer wrote:
i hope she hangs on as i am flying in to see her in Oct - maybe she won't make it- a very nice person from the 'Independent' will send me the paper to see the article about it- I imagine she looks like one of her teeth are missing and it won't be long before we can say 'TIMBER' then what will we beat our gums about "a bighole in the ground' this has been a 26 yr trekk for me alas where to go then ? any ideas Mr. Ratchet
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pat ratchet wrote:
the right side one of the two smaller center gables has imploded,
you can see right into the building now.
you can see right into the building now.
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wanderer wrote:
will she self destruct before the wrecking ball --which one callopsed
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pat ratchet wrote:
one of the pair of center gables of Halcyon's facade collapsed
this month.
after 119 years, Halcyon Hall is beginning to fall down.
this month.
after 119 years, Halcyon Hall is beginning to fall down.
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Kathy L wrote:
I remember driving past this wonderful building many times in the past. Its such a shame it has been left to deteriorate. With all the historical buildings that have been preserved. Why? Why has this one been abandoned? It was, obviously, a masterpiece in its day. If only it had been preserved for generations to come. A beautiful work of art.....lost forever. Extinct.
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