tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post5714750831324979386..comments2024-03-05T17:15:09.571-06:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: One Sutton Place SouthJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-44152048562790485492016-05-18T23:58:59.888-05:002016-05-18T23:58:59.888-05:00It is not in a zone marked as likely to require ev...It is not in a zone marked as likely to require evacuation because of coastal flooding due to a hurricane.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-1705607722992852902016-05-18T12:47:15.073-05:002016-05-18T12:47:15.073-05:00What does #GRFLC refer to in an address at 1 Sutto...What does #GRFLC refer to in an address at 1 SuttonLettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468614771262600263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-37558537916530520132013-08-13T08:20:20.586-05:002013-08-13T08:20:20.586-05:00Kenneth, the penthouse has been remodeled into a m...Kenneth, the penthouse has been remodeled into a modern apartment. It will be the subject of a future post as will another apartment in the building. Thanks for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-63352589776731690672013-08-12T19:08:54.661-05:002013-08-12T19:08:54.661-05:00I am new to this blog. Do you or anyone know if a...I am new to this blog. Do you or anyone know if a floor plan was ever published of the top floor when it was sold in the late 90's? This post reminded me that I purchased a book years back with images of the very different "after" apartment, however, I've still yet to see what blueprint the architect managed to come up with for the whole rather confusing space. -KennethKennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092164211188720911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-81908699158350700912011-12-20T08:06:23.105-06:002011-12-20T08:06:23.105-06:00I believe I learned to swim there as a little girl...I believe I learned to swim there as a little girl. Its always a treat to remember old NY. <br />Best, <br />LizDovecote Decorhttp://dovecotedecor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-14489586805803635442011-10-07T15:17:24.345-05:002011-10-07T15:17:24.345-05:00G.A., I am sure there is a tutorial. But perhaps ...G.A., I am sure there is a tutorial. But perhaps an easier and better way to follow this blog is through FOLLOW BY EMAIL in the right hand margin.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-40660859879374556802011-10-07T15:10:47.852-05:002011-10-07T15:10:47.852-05:00This is often a very good blog page. I've been...This is often a very good blog page. I've been back several times during the last seven days and want to sign up for your rss feed using Google but find it difficult to find out how to do it accurately. Do you know of any sort of guides?Gainesville apartmenthttp://www.nantucketwalk.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-33835457980230051732011-09-18T22:38:52.020-05:002011-09-18T22:38:52.020-05:00L.D., thanks for your comment.
E.R., it is a nice...L.D., thanks for your comment.<br /><br />E.R., it is a nice layout, with each apartment having it's own elevator entrance. In some other buildings, especially the new ones, it is those banal common hallways that are intolerable.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-25894176470806670802011-09-18T22:19:47.999-05:002011-09-18T22:19:47.999-05:00What an amazing story about an incredible building...What an amazing story about an incredible building! Thanks for the great history on this! Hope you had a great weekend.<br />xo E + JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-50618171705084130172011-09-16T08:12:00.485-05:002011-09-16T08:12:00.485-05:00I love most the State dining. It feels like being ...I love most the State dining. It feels like being a Royal for a minute or so. Indeed very well maintained. Keep up the good work.Lighting Dealshttp://www.lampdeals.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-23231148677344773182011-09-15T13:42:51.583-05:002011-09-15T13:42:51.583-05:00Thank you for answering that question, A.B. Both...Thank you for answering that question, A.B. Both the one eagle and the two eagle models are very handsome; my favorite part is the gallery, however, and glad to see it on both of the models.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-23985866428453958492011-09-15T12:49:35.082-05:002011-09-15T12:49:35.082-05:00There is indeed a matching console with double eag...There is indeed a matching console with double eagle support in the State Dining Room of the White House, in addition to a pair of consoles with single eagle supports. However, the consoles have all been refinished to their natural mahogany, and no longer sport the white/gilded appearance they did during the Kennedy decoration.Anthony Bellomonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-70901010917316802882011-09-15T09:20:19.902-05:002011-09-15T09:20:19.902-05:00T.W., it is difficult to see in the photos, but th...T.W., it is difficult to see in the photos, but the one in the apartment has two eagle supports in addition to the legs, while the pair in the White House photo each have a single eagle. I have been to the White House a couple of times, but not since working on this project; it would be interesting to know if there was also a sideboard with double eagles.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-82310261680404285622011-09-15T09:07:57.438-05:002011-09-15T09:07:57.438-05:00Fascinating to see the mate, as it were, of the St...Fascinating to see the mate, as it were, of the Stanford White sideboard<br />in the state dining room at the White House. In fact, downright thrilling!Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-839254967082828612011-09-15T07:26:01.928-05:002011-09-15T07:26:01.928-05:00C.A.W., there are. You can look forward to future...C.A.W., there are. You can look forward to future posts. Thanks for your comment.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-65598217752982467802011-09-14T23:22:23.577-05:002011-09-14T23:22:23.577-05:00Aren't there one or two more apartments in thi...Aren't there one or two more apartments in this same building you want to talk about?CawCawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-48843331142283377312011-09-14T15:24:54.542-05:002011-09-14T15:24:54.542-05:00J & G, thank you for your compliment.J & G, thank you for your compliment.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-66627914148453849612011-09-14T14:25:25.095-05:002011-09-14T14:25:25.095-05:00Gorgeous design. Thank you for the inspirational ...Gorgeous design. Thank you for the inspirational post!Virginia Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291355605808113627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-62846575717709592732011-09-14T09:52:06.815-05:002011-09-14T09:52:06.815-05:00T.A., although the view is a little foreshortened ...T.A., although the view is a little foreshortened in the photo, there is actually plenty of room around the plateau for place settings. But it is not permanently on display. Also, there had previously been an extensive reworking of the service area to include a casual family dining area, useful as there was a young child at the time.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-34308746431369560652011-09-14T09:04:28.112-05:002011-09-14T09:04:28.112-05:00Question: Do they have to remove that table platea...Question: Do they have to remove that table plateau in the dining room every time they use it?The Ancienthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662492574558280077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-51601994077648078882011-09-13T20:42:45.641-05:002011-09-13T20:42:45.641-05:00D.T., since this household had only one live-in, a...D.T., since this household had only one live-in, a very comfortable, decorated sitting/bedroom with private bath was provided and there was also a room for the day help to change with their own bath. It may be difficult to tell from the floor plan and tight photos, but it is a very gracious apartment layout.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-57481805613855811452011-09-13T19:15:06.567-05:002011-09-13T19:15:06.567-05:00What a wonderful insight. I loved perusing the flo...What a wonderful insight. I loved perusing the floor plan, and was relieved to see that each apartment had the pre-requisate accommodation for staff.David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-15078986967178625742011-09-13T18:37:04.381-05:002011-09-13T18:37:04.381-05:00L.C., actually the floor is painted wood. Mister&...L.C., actually the floor is painted wood. Mister's requirements, in addition to the wall finish remaining, was that he would not have to vacate the apartment. That is why the original door steel jambs remained; ripping them out would have created too much dust and would have increased the construction period. So the emphasis was on addition instead of subtraction.<br /><br />Many factors go into the choice of direction of the grid, including an evaluation of the adjoining space as well as the size. To make the pattern fit perfectly with only full or half elements, the angles are not necessarily 90 degrees. Thanks for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-63183657723646849282011-09-13T16:42:34.000-05:002011-09-13T16:42:34.000-05:00I love how the elemenets in the first photo come t...I love how the elemenets in the first photo come together, the classical door pediment, the bust of Apollo and the marble diamond-set tiles. We have been tossing up between tiles square on to our foyer, or at 45 degrees.. I think the diamond-set design just has an edge of elegance. Amazing interiors!Lord Cowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022567039394790375noreply@blogger.com