I’m probably in the minority, but the Iranistan is one of my favorites. Imagine riding in your carriage in the quaint New England countryside, and seeing that building, particularly illuminated at night. I also have a bit of a soft spot for Gingerbread style homes; their interiors are almost always replete with intricately carved paneling, shelves, and fireplaces.

@irishtaz44017

Жыл бұрын

It is my favorite as well! I love the Royal Pavilion & Iranistan was the Pavilion on a much grander scale!! I wish there were some interior shots for comparison.

My family lived in the next town. We grew up knowing so much about Barnum. Streets named after him and Iranistan Avenue. A beautiful cemetery as you enter Bridgeport is where he’s buried and also Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia Warren. And the museum was rebuilt.

"P.T. was now filled with unshakeable grief...and returned with a new wife, the 22 year old Nancy Fish." 😂

@smorgasbroad1132

Жыл бұрын

I know right? He shook off his unshakable grief very quickly huh?

Mostly unknown is that Waldemere was not completely bulldozed. A section of it was kept intact and floated by barge to an adjacent area in Stratford, CT called Lordship. It is believed to be the center section. It is located at 1 Pauline Street, Stratford, CT and was once owned by the noted actress Nancy Marchand of the TV series “Lou Grant” fame. It might still be owned by her daughter Katie Bowe. I grew up in Lordship and we often admired this home’s gingerbread style on the bluff overlooking Long Island sound.

@gerihughes1290

Жыл бұрын

I also grew up in lordship during the 50's. Mfs. Fleck owned the home and would invite us kids upstairs by the servants staircase of course and delite us with stories of African Safaris that she had been on. A small women in a beautiful 4 poster bed. We would leave out back where the "Phineas T" rowboat was tied up. What great memories!

@UncaDave

Жыл бұрын

@@gerihughes1290 Lordship was really an ideal and special place to grow up in. Even Lordship Elementary School was such a great school and I always have remembered my teachers there, MSs. Everette, Bason, Donning, Koverchek and Cannon but especially our Principal Mrs. Coles. There is a great website for Lordship history which has much information. Many great places for us too, Gerstills Drug Store later Community Pharmacy with Marty and Nina Palukis, and soda fountain, the Long Beach Skating Rink, Pansy’s later Nick’s Hideaway and later Marnick’s, Eddie Mariano’s, Malafronts Grocery actually called East End Market, our churches, Our Lady of Peace, the Congregational Church, Boys and Girl Scouts, the Lordship Fsthers Club, Aherns, later Maracis, Howies, the Cricket, and many more. Hope you check it all out down memory lane!

@gerihughes1290

Жыл бұрын

@@UncaDave oh yes, i've checked it out many times. Not many can say that they had a sea captain live on their street, (4th. Ave.) And summers on 5th. Ave. When Jack Palance rented and took lots of us kids to the beach, the Lighthouse and Remington skeet shoot, Skiorskis watching helicopters perched up on Birch st. What a blast. Every day was the fourth of July!

Marina seems so solid and beautifully built 👍🏻

@smorgasbroad1132

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Less formal, but more welcoming.

I do enjoy this quirky channel. I had no idea Barnum owned so many mansions. The first, crazy one was the most interesting, although obviously not very well fire-proofed.

Great documentary as usual Ken - I liked Marina❤

He was a monster

For the period, Marina looks unusual and interesting.

It is a well put together summary video, and i appreciate all lf the photos and original sources of images/flyers/sketches. But I gotta say I laughed when it started with "He came from a humble family" and immediately talked about his family owning several inns and him owning a general store at 18. I have to say, it doesn't fit my idea of "humble beginnings" .

I'd have to say my preference would be for Marina, but Waldemere without the tower would be a close second.

I'd pick Marina to live in, but would definitely love the opportunity to explore Iranistan!

Is there any other city in the USA besides Bridgeport that exercised such a complete disregard for its architectural heritage? What was once considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country is now just a testament to the wreckers' ball.

@solongago57

Жыл бұрын

Haverhill Mass was utterly destroyed by "urban renewal." It's probably the saddest case in America.

@elainehoffstadt6677

Жыл бұрын

Bridgeport is a dump. I never go there unless I have to. My great-grandparents are buried in the same cemetery as Barnum and Thumb, I'm too afraid to visit them. As a side note: When Paul Newman (a CT. resident) was filming The Sting, a scene was shot at the Bridgeport Train Station. He made a comment to a newspaper reporter saying "Bridgeport is the armpit of New England". It was printed in some newspaper and residents of Bridgeport were not pleased. lol.

@anjolimartorell4107

5 ай бұрын

Yes Bridgeport destroyed all its historical places. Tom Thumb house mysteriously caught fire when the city want to demolish it too. They hate putting money into these places. If they were smart they should of took care of those places to bring in people and have a tour. Bridgeport had so much history but they ruined themselves. I grew up there and it was a run down place at the time.

I'd lie if I said any of them were particularly appealing to me, but the first and the third one would be very interesting to have around today.

I'd definitely like to keep Waldemere if I could only choose one.

This guy was a straight hustler vs Kelloggs

Iranistan and Waldamere are both my favorite.

That's wild!

THE FIRST HOUSE I WOULD SAVE

rgthWhat an incredible story! I cannot believe how many different styles of mansions that PT had built! I wasn't too happy with the way that he acquired a slave and then put her on display for him to earn money which as a slave shoe received nothing as far as we know. He then made money off of her autopsy, that's disgusting, but those were different times but I should not judge him through my 21st Century eyes. I have to try to remember that because there will be those in the comments that would shred me alive (maybe not in this TH channel?)!

I'd save Marina. A beautiful style home. 👍

I need to have my doctor prescribe fresh, ocean air so I can go live in a queen Anne palace by the ocean!

My favorite is Marina. I guess I’m hopelessly conventional.

Iranistan definitely, took my breath away when I saw that picture.

@astralenlightenment1743

Жыл бұрын

Same here. You have good taste

Marina.

I would save iranastan bc it’s so beautiful and different

I'm so happy he didn't have his... HEAD CUT OFF / FROZEN. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤☦️

The house in Royal Pavillion style in my opinion is The most interesting, despite the others. The Royal Pavillion built by the architect John Nash it is an example of The Victorian Style also called Ecletism. The Barnun' s house was "up to date" With this time

The onion dome, definitely

Marina for me and then Iranistan

I shall save the palace

iranistan for sure

Marina

$$$💰🌎

@ladyhonor822

Жыл бұрын

I understand completely WHY everyone... RUNNING AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS 🎪

@ladyhonor822

Жыл бұрын

They don't build them like they used to ❤

Iranistan was so unique. Would have been my choice to save.

None of them. The interiors were horrendous.

@smorgasbroad1132

Жыл бұрын

Agree. I'm only picking mine by exteriors this time. Marina just looks like a happy place at first impression. For the period all interiors were dark and gaudy--an obscenity of riches. ☹️

It would have been nice to save Iranistan.

Definitely Iranistan unfortunately P.T. Barnum sounds like a crook.

first :D

He was a disgusting human. I wish you would’ve kept it focused on the homes.

Made his money off the suffering of people and animals. Turing them into a side show. No thank you!

I would save the palace