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THE LETTER Y ~ YELLOW
A soft yellow glow fills the magnificent two story grand entrance hall of the Garrett Jacobs mansion as I enter on this sunny afternoon. Built in 1853, and located on Mt. Vernon Place in Baltimore it is just around the corner, and an easy place to stop and enjoy the grandeur.
The stained English oak glistens like warm gold, enriched from light streaming through Tiffany windows, wall sconces and the elaborate Venetian lamps high above. On other days the hall may offer up tones of deep red, yet whatever colorings one sees the detail and carvings of the wood and every appointment please the eyes.
The property has an extraordinary history and its original reconstruction by the Garrett and Jacobs families lasted over 32-years. Around 1939 and into the 1950s, it sat largely empty, falling into disrepair with lack of consistent ownership until 1962 when purchased by The Engineers Club (Engineering Society of Baltimore). Fundraising and a dedicated effort to return the home to its original beauty, always a work in progress, were achieved and today the Garrett Jacobs mansion offers public and private events and has received recognition as a National Historic Landmark.
The wood is so warm and beautiful and I love the fabulous stained glass window!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most stunning architecture.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful, love the wood and the golden look. Tiffany is a favorite of mine and I have never owned anything in Tiffany. not even a fake one. the steep stairs appear as though my 6'5'' son might bump his head, but it may be the perspective. ti is a stunning old home. so glad they saved it
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is pretty, pretty, pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. XO
ReplyDeleteThe wood and the windows are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building. We're glad to hear it found a good owner and has been restored to its original beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe design and craftsmanship of that space are amazing, and we love how you captured them. The stained glass -- WOW.
ReplyDeleteWhat grandeur! They sure knew how to make beautiful things back then, and I am glad it was restored and preserved.
ReplyDeleteLove how you captured tthe grace and peaceful atmosphere of that building. What a lovely stained glass window!
That certainly is a beautiful place! Yellow perfectly employed in the design!
ReplyDeleteThat is one spectacular place to visit. Yellow is such a happy color.
ReplyDeleteSuch a brilliant window
ReplyDeleteIt looks stunning!
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