Its a shame to see one of this nations greatest mansion's ever built completely destroyed with only small remnants(ruins) left to remind us of its past glory. This home was part of american history and culture and should of been embraced and preserved but it was completely disregarded for and left to rot, now i can never enjoy the privilege of experiencing the history of Whitemarsh Hall first hand because it is gone forever.
Sad to see so much work and beauty go down the drain. To think about the money spent to build it. Hundreds of hours artisans spent on the panelings, stonework, the gardens... the feeling of pride in the outcome of their creations. The daily lives of the people who lived and work there. At the and of the day it's about income tax and leverage. And the archives are the only thing left to tell the story.
Twenty or thirty years from now it would worse if the area might became a slum.
It's hard to believe that a house with so much time, money and energy put into it, was left just so it could rot....I guess some people have so much money they don't know what to do with it.
Truth is the house and grounds were only kept up for about two seasons before the money got tight and the grounds were allowed to go wild. The owners only lived here part of the year they had other houses in florida and maine. The maine house was demolished to create a train hub. This place has a sister building owned by the widner family and was open to the public as a museum way way back. Alas it now sits unused and decaying while the owners do nothing but keep urban explorers out.
although whitemarsh wasnt appreciated when it was here,long after the houses that pushed it out are gone and forgotten the whitemarsh ruins will remain as a reminder of what once was
Absolutely devastating. I remember visiting it several years ago, and seeing just the portico and the west belvedere. What a ghost of something that should never have been allowed to die.
While quite a devastating loss to the US's collection of great mansions, I must admit that the photos of the house in the 1980's were quite evocative. There is something about a house in ruins that evokes emotions and curiosity like no other. It draws you in, wanting you to learn its story and share its memories one more time.
@jackievasq Hi. I know. This home was a piece of art and should have been preserved like the other fine and beautiful American castles like Biltmore, Lyndhurst, the Newport homes, San Simeon......the list goes on, and this home is a part of that list. It should still be here. > :-(
Another fine peice indeed,ty.....I wonder what Mr and Mrs Stotesbury would say if they were still alive.He had this built to last more than 90 years in sure and also had it built as a gift to her,a gift that is now gone.......Only small reminders remain...
GREED! is why the GRAND OLD HOUSE is gone today on the last day of 2011!
1966asn 2 months ago
Its a shame to see one of this nations greatest mansion's ever built completely destroyed with only small remnants(ruins) left to remind us of its past glory. This home was part of american history and culture and should of been embraced and preserved but it was completely disregarded for and left to rot, now i can never enjoy the privilege of experiencing the history of Whitemarsh Hall first hand because it is gone forever.
Gc2020 3 months ago
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Gc2020 3 months ago
It makes me so angry, to see this amazing mansion, go to ruins... HOW could someone demolish something so wonderful?
babygot17 5 months ago
Sad to see so much work and beauty go down the drain. To think about the money spent to build it. Hundreds of hours artisans spent on the panelings, stonework, the gardens... the feeling of pride in the outcome of their creations. The daily lives of the people who lived and work there. At the and of the day it's about income tax and leverage. And the archives are the only thing left to tell the story.
Twenty or thirty years from now it would worse if the area might became a slum.
laken1804 6 months ago
It's hard to believe that a house with so much time, money and energy put into it, was left just so it could rot....I guess some people have so much money they don't know what to do with it.
tjjtjjt 6 months ago
Truth is the house and grounds were only kept up for about two seasons before the money got tight and the grounds were allowed to go wild. The owners only lived here part of the year they had other houses in florida and maine. The maine house was demolished to create a train hub. This place has a sister building owned by the widner family and was open to the public as a museum way way back. Alas it now sits unused and decaying while the owners do nothing but keep urban explorers out.
touristinexile 7 months ago in playlist Abandoned Places
Stupid people let it die,instead of preservation for a crappy neighborhood......those homes will NEVER compare to what this Mansion was.
jeepers2655 7 months ago
SO SAD! HOUSES HAVE A STORY TOO
freeangel21 8 months ago
I live near that.
Janera981 8 months ago
Lovely video ..thanks. Too bad that the builders could not foresee that the money and desire to maintain these mansions would never last.
beckyhigh 11 months ago
although whitemarsh wasnt appreciated when it was here,long after the houses that pushed it out are gone and forgotten the whitemarsh ruins will remain as a reminder of what once was
landofmetalgods 1 year ago
Super job on this. Glad I found my way here. What is the music by the way? Thanks.
MrBrooklynScott 1 year ago
Absolutely devastating. I remember visiting it several years ago, and seeing just the portico and the west belvedere. What a ghost of something that should never have been allowed to die.
HvonS 1 year ago
While quite a devastating loss to the US's collection of great mansions, I must admit that the photos of the house in the 1980's were quite evocative. There is something about a house in ruins that evokes emotions and curiosity like no other. It draws you in, wanting you to learn its story and share its memories one more time.
oberon85937 1 year ago 5
This is the saddest thing ever... I can't believe it was demolished... Just so sad.......
jackievasq 1 year ago
@jackievasq Hi. I know. This home was a piece of art and should have been preserved like the other fine and beautiful American castles like Biltmore, Lyndhurst, the Newport homes, San Simeon......the list goes on, and this home is a part of that list. It should still be here. > :-(
TheSupernova247 1 year ago
Another fine peice indeed,ty.....I wonder what Mr and Mrs Stotesbury would say if they were still alive.He had this built to last more than 90 years in sure and also had it built as a gift to her,a gift that is now gone.......Only small reminders remain...
Puzsst 1 year ago 5
I used to live there in 2006 my address was 8614 trumbauer dr. i loved that grass field and i sledded there all the time!!!
ApplePhenom 1 year ago
An Excellent 3 part production done by you , you went though alot of trouble to make, this and i have to say its been done PERFECT.....A+++
DuoArtDanOz 1 year ago