Here's the Victoria Mansion on the corner of Park and Danforth Streets in the city. Designed and built by New Haven architect Henry Austin in 1858-60. It is one of the grandest Italian villa style residences in the country. I remember on a field trip in high school, it was a real treat to walk up its grand staircase turn back and to notice the elaborate ornamental design seen on every cornice and chandelier. I haven't been back in it in a while, and in the Christmas season it's suppose to be amazingly decorated. Maybe this season, it'll be in the cards.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
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Here's the Victoria Mansion on the corner of Park and Danforth Streets in the city. Designed and built by New Haven architect Henry Austin in 1858-60. It is one of the grandest Italian villa style residences in the country. I remember on a field trip in high school, it was a real treat to walk up its grand staircase turn back and to notice the elaborate ornamental design seen on every cornice and chandelier. I haven't been back in it in a while, and in the Christmas season it's suppose to be amazingly decorated. Maybe this season, it'll be in the cards.
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It's been taken care of very well -- it's quite stately. There's so much that's interesting, but I really like the variety of windows. I bet it's stunning at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSo grand and pleasing; would love to go inside. . .
ReplyDeleteSuch a grand house. I hope get a chance to take some Christmas photos here and share them with us.
ReplyDeleteThis does indeed look like an elegant residence. I would love to see the interior, especially at Christmas.
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Hope you get back there for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI bet this ornate home is beautiful when decorated for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteIf I win the Powerball lottery, then I'll buy that mansion! It's a gem!
ReplyDeleteThe lighting really makes this shot. Very beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant place. You and I do indeed both show steps today, but we're at the opposite ends of the economic spectrum.
ReplyDeleteNice shot! Magnificient place!
ReplyDeleteThis how I imagine a mansion should be!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of your shadow))
Wow! Beautiful house!
ReplyDeleteWe old cities have a few of these. You won't find them in Denver or Seattle.
ReplyDeleteStunning architecture and I do hope that you will take your camera if you get inside at Christmas-time!
ReplyDeleteWow you said it - grand is right!
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