Small log cabin on the grounds of Biltmore House, with men, women, and children doing various jobs
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- MSS1218_B012_I048 and dams:167180
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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- Creator:
- Lindsey, T. H. (Thomas H.)
- Date Created:
- 1897
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.38 x 08.51 inches
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- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: Published by T.H. Lindsey, Asheville, N.C., copyright 1897, by T.H. Lindsey, Thanksgiving morning, Scenes in Western North Carolina, 1013, Views of Western North Carolina; Verso: Biltmore House, the southern home of George W. Vanderbilt. Situated on a beautiful eminence near the city of Asheville, N.C., surrounded by every charm this delightful climate affords, Biltmore House stands out against the sky, a monument to the architect who designed it, and a joy forever to its founder. Looking to the westward, and almost at your feet, rolls the beautiful French Broad (Tahkeeostee), beyond which a landscape of unequaled beauty stretches away until the lofty peaks of the distant mountains blend with the azure sky, while on every hand a panorama of equal beauty unfolds itself. Biltmore House was commenced in the summer of 1890, and is yet incomplete, representing an outlay on the building alone of some $3,000,000, while another million has been spent on the esplanade, the bowling green, the garden and the rampedouche, not including the many miles of beautiful drives, all of which have been set with costly flowers and shrubs for a hundred yards on either side. Looking from the vista westward, the esplanade, which is 300 feet wide by 1,000 feet in length, extends up to the main entrance, with a beautiful fountain in the center, 80 feet in diameter, while to the right is the stable and livery court, extending some 300 feet north of the main building, which extends entirely across the esplanade, a distance of 300 feet. To the left of the main front, extending southward 300 feet, is the bowling green, while east of this is the pergula, the ramble, the palm house and the garden. Entering the main hall from the esplanade, the visitor is charmed with the beauty of the winter garden, which is octagon in shape, some 60 feet in diameter, and located immediately to the right. West of the garden is the saloon, 40 feet in length, north of which is the breakfast room ; the decorations here are very elegant, the mantel being partly of wedgwood. East of this room is the banquet hall, which is remarkable for its dimensions; being 42 feet wide, 72 feet long, with dome ceiling 65 feet in center ; at the east end is the orchestra gallery, with an immense pipe organ ; while at the west end are three gigantic fire-places. This hall is illuminated at night by several hundred invisible electric lights and two large chandeliers. The furnishings are costly, while the carvings are extremely rich and appropriate. The living hall is located on the upper floor, and is 30x60 feet in size, while south of the main hall is the tapestry gallery, 75 feet long, with three large panels for tapestry, and two immense fire-places, finished in 16th century carvings. The library is on the extreme southeast. This beautiful room is 40x60 feet in size ; one of the girders in this room weighs near 20 tons. on the upper floor is located the sleeping chambers ; here again we find convenience and luxury ; every guest, no matter in what room he is placed, has access to a bath room, there being some 20 bath rooms in all. The electric light plant is located in the basement, directly under the kitchen court, and is run by an immense gasoline engine of 63 horse power, while in the adjoining room the electric current is retained by a wonderful system of storage batteries. The livery consists of about 40 head of fine saddle and carriages horses. Lindsey's Studio of Portrait and Landscape Photography, South Court Square, Asheville, N.C., copyright, 1896, by T.H. Lindsey. From Mrs. Brown to Blake, how many of the kids shall she need home with me, Blake
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- African American boys., African American men., Log cabins., Hunting., Laundry., African American women., and African American girls.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Ashville (N.C.)
- Keywords:
- Families/Groups
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About This Item
- Creator:
- Lindsey, T. H. (Thomas H.)
- Date Created:
- 1897
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.38 x 08.51 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: Published by T.H. Lindsey, Asheville, N.C., copyright 1897, by T.H. Lindsey, Thanksgiving morning, Scenes in Western North Carolina, 1013, Views of Western North Carolina; Verso: Biltmore House, the southern home of George W. Vanderbilt. Situated on a beautiful eminence near the city of Asheville, N.C., surrounded by every charm this delightful climate affords, Biltmore House stands out against the sky, a monument to the architect who designed it, and a joy forever to its founder. Looking to the westward, and almost at your feet, rolls the beautiful French Broad (Tahkeeostee), beyond which a landscape of unequaled beauty stretches away until the lofty peaks of the distant mountains blend with the azure sky, while on every hand a panorama of equal beauty unfolds itself. Biltmore House was commenced in the summer of 1890, and is yet incomplete, representing an outlay on the building alone of some $3,000,000, while another million has been spent on the esplanade, the bowling green, the garden and the rampedouche, not including the many miles of beautiful drives, all of which have been set with costly flowers and shrubs for a hundred yards on either side. Looking from the vista westward, the esplanade, which is 300 feet wide by 1,000 feet in length, extends up to the main entrance, with a beautiful fountain in the center, 80 feet in diameter, while to the right is the stable and livery court, extending some 300 feet north of the main building, which extends entirely across the esplanade, a distance of 300 feet. To the left of the main front, extending southward 300 feet, is the bowling green, while east of this is the pergula, the ramble, the palm house and the garden. Entering the main hall from the esplanade, the visitor is charmed with the beauty of the winter garden, which is octagon in shape, some 60 feet in diameter, and located immediately to the right. West of the garden is the saloon, 40 feet in length, north of which is the breakfast room ; the decorations here are very elegant, the mantel being partly of wedgwood. East of this room is the banquet hall, which is remarkable for its dimensions; being 42 feet wide, 72 feet long, with dome ceiling 65 feet in center ; at the east end is the orchestra gallery, with an immense pipe organ ; while at the west end are three gigantic fire-places. This hall is illuminated at night by several hundred invisible electric lights and two large chandeliers. The furnishings are costly, while the carvings are extremely rich and appropriate. The living hall is located on the upper floor, and is 30x60 feet in size, while south of the main hall is the tapestry gallery, 75 feet long, with three large panels for tapestry, and two immense fire-places, finished in 16th century carvings. The library is on the extreme southeast. This beautiful room is 40x60 feet in size ; one of the girders in this room weighs near 20 tons. on the upper floor is located the sleeping chambers ; here again we find convenience and luxury ; every guest, no matter in what room he is placed, has access to a bath room, there being some 20 bath rooms in all. The electric light plant is located in the basement, directly under the kitchen court, and is run by an immense gasoline engine of 63 horse power, while in the adjoining room the electric current is retained by a wonderful system of storage batteries. The livery consists of about 40 head of fine saddle and carriages horses. Lindsey's Studio of Portrait and Landscape Photography, South Court Square, Asheville, N.C., copyright, 1896, by T.H. Lindsey. From Mrs. Brown to Blake, how many of the kids shall she need home with me, Blake
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- African American boys., African American men., Log cabins., Hunting., Laundry., African American women., and African American girls.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Ashville (N.C.)
- Keywords:
- Families/Groups
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/651vdnck0r-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B012_I048 and dams:167180
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 12
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
- Contact Information:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- No Copyright - United States
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.