http://podcasts.newportmansions.org en-us Copyright 2008 60 Newport Mansions Newport Mansions Newport Mansions Newport Mansions Newport Mansions No The dining room and library at Chateau-sur-Mer are among the greatest Victorian rooms in America, with hand-carved walnut woodwork and silver-stamped leather walls. Architectural Historian John Tschirch takes us inside. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:15:00 -0500 Newport Mansions No The dining room and library at Chateau-sur-Mer are among the greatest Victorian rooms in America, with hand-carved walnut woodwork and silver-stamped leather walls. Architectural Historian John Tschirch takes us inside. The dining room and library at Chateau-sur-Mer are among the greatest Victorian rooms in America, with hand-carved walnut woodwork and silver-stamped leather walls. Architectural Historian John Tschirch takes us inside. 00:02:21 The Preservation Society's Conservation Department is studying the condition of the Asian lacquer wall panels in the Breakfast Room of The Elms, in preparation for an extensive conservation effort. Chief Conservator Jeff Moore tells us about the project. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:15:00 -0500 Newport Mansions No The Preservation Society's Conservation Department is studying the condition of the Asian lacquer wall panels in the Breakfast Room of The Elms, in preparation for an extensive conservation effort. Chief Conservator Jeff Moore tells us about the project. The Preservation Society's Conservation Department is studying the condition of the Asian lacquer wall panels in the Breakfast Room of The Elms, in preparation for an extensive conservation effort. Chief Conservator Jeff Moore tells us about the project. 00:02:17 Experiencing the Newport Mansions leaves differing impressions on our visitors. Seven National Historic Landmarks, along with 4 other important historic properties on over 80 acres of gardens and grounds cannot be summed up in a few words, or even many words. This podcast instead explores the subjective experience of the mansions narration free - in images and music. This podcast was the pilot for a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Thurs, 11 Sept 2008 00:15:00 -0500 Newport Mansions No Experiencing the Newport Mansions leaves differing impressions on our visitors. Seven National Historic Landmarks, along with 4 other important historic properties on over 80 acres of gardens and grounds cannot be summed up in a few words, or even many words. This podcast instead explores the subjective experience of the mansions narration free - in images and music. This podcast was the pilot for a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Experiencing the Newport Mansions leaves differing impressions on our visitors. Seven National Historic Landmarks, along with 4 other important historic properties on over 80 acres of gardens and grounds cannot be summed up in a few words, or even many words. This podcast instead explores the subjective experience of the mansions narration free - in images and music. This podcast was the pilot for a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. 00:01:52 Many new themes were emerging in American fine and decorative arts and architecture as the wealth of the nation grew in the last quarter of the 19th century. While most people conjure up visions of gleaming white stone and glass mansions as the best known expressions of this period, other enduring and uniquely American themes were also being created. This podcast explores the “Shingle Style” home of Isaac Bell, a wealthy New England merchant, created by Stanford White in the 1880s. In it we find the seeds of what would later emerge as the Prairie School under the inspiration of Frank Lloyd Wright. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Thurs, 11 Sept 2008 00:15:00 -0500 Newport Mansions No Many new themes were emerging in American fine and decorative arts and architecture as the wealth of the nation grew in the last quarter of the 19th century. While most people conjure up visions of gleaming white stone and glass mansions as the best known expressions of this period, other enduring and uniquely American themes were also being created. This podcast explores the “Shingle Style” home of Isaac Bell, a wealthy New England merchant, created by Stanford White in the 1880s. In it we find the seeds of what would later emerge as the Prairie School under the inspiration of Frank Lloyd Wright. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Many new themes were emerging in American fine and decorative arts and architecture as the wealth of the nation grew in the last quarter of the 19th century. While most people conjure up visions of gleaming white stone and glass mansions as the best known expressions of this period, other enduring and uniquely American themes were also being created. This podcast explores the “Shingle Style” home of Isaac Bell, a wealthy New England merchant, created by Stanford White in the 1880s. In it we find the seeds of what would later emerge as the Prairie School under the inspiration of Frank Lloyd Wright. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. 00:02:28 Within 20 years of the end of the Civil War the United States had emerged from economic ruin and begun its entrance onto the world stage. The 1880s and 1890s saw an explosion of industrialization, discovery, innovation and economic change. Wealth brought social change and the opportunity for the exploration of new themes in American fine and decorative arts and architecture, nowhere better expressed than in Newport, Rhode Island. As this podcast documents, Americans today can revisit this era at the properties of the Preservation Society of Newport County. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Thurs, 11 Sept 2008 00:15:00 -0500 Newport Mansions No Within 20 years of the end of the Civil War the United States had emerged from economic ruin and begun its entrance onto the world stage. The 1880s and 1890s saw an explosion of industrialization, discovery, innovation and economic change. Wealth brought social change and the opportunity for the exploration of new themes in American fine and decorative arts and architecture, nowhere better expressed than in Newport, Rhode Island. As this podcast documents, Americans today can revisit this era at the properties of the Preservation Society of Newport County. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. Within 20 years of the end of the Civil War the United States had emerged from economic ruin and begun its entrance onto the world stage. The 1880s and 1890s saw an explosion of industrialization, discovery, innovation and economic change. Wealth brought social change and the opportunity for the exploration of new themes in American fine and decorative arts and architecture, nowhere better expressed than in Newport, Rhode Island. As this podcast documents, Americans today can revisit this era at the properties of the Preservation Society of Newport County. This podcast is an excerpt from a 48 minute documentary available online at http://stores.newportmansions.org or at any Newport Mansions Store. 00:02:32