Lynnewood Hall, once the largest abandoned mansion in the United States, is now beginning a new chapter, ready to impact the lives of everyone who comes through its doors.
This is a follow-up documentary to the first one we posted two years ago. Since then, the Preservation Foundation has been able to purchase the property and initiated crucial cleanup and renovation efforts in key areas of the property. We immediately planned to make a second part to document the progress and future restoration plans, delving deeper into the Preservation Foundation's growth and history. We’ll explore areas never before seen or documented, rooms that have already been worked on, and go more in-depth on the technological innovations that made Lynnewood Hall such a marvel of its time.
Edward will give a brief sum-up of the history of this historic landmark. Still, we encourage you to watch our first documentary before diving into this one, to learn all about Lynnewood Hall and fully appreciate the changes that have unfolded over the past two years.
Previous Documentary -» https://youtu.be/J4uGmONRwHA
Learn more about Lynnewood Hall:
Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation -» https://lynnewoodhallpreservation.org/
Youtube -» @LynnewoodHallPreservationFnd
Instagram -» https://www.instagram.com/lynnewood_hall/
Donate -» https://lynnewoodhallpreservation.org/donate/
Lynnewood Hall Patreon -» https://www.patreon.com/lynnewoodhall
We wanna give a big thank you to everyone supporting and helping this project, as well as a huge thank you to the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation for preserving history and bringing it back to life!! We look to the past to inspire the future!!
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
3:55 - History of Lynnewood Hall and Peter A.B. Widener
9:15 - Foundations history
15:00 - Lynnewood Hall Gardens
24:20 - Main Gate
25:55 - The rockery
27:50 - Fountain Garden
28:40 - Gate House & Lynnewood Hall Chef
34:10 - Conservatories
36:00 - Campaigns & Support of the Foundation
37:15 - Back Offices (clean up process)
39:35 - Butler's Pantry (clean up process)
40:40 - Offices, Billard room, Library
53:55 - Awards & Moto of the Foundation
56:40 - Great Hall
01:01:10 - Foundations Mission and Vision
01:03:40 - Reception Room
01:06:35 - Raphael Gallery
01:07:55 - Ballroom
01:12:00 - Smoking Room
01:15:50 - Breakfast Room
01:16:15 - Vault
01:17:30 - Butler's Pantry
01:18:20 - Tea Room
01:19:05 - Art Galleries of Lynnewood Hall
01:21:30 - Cellini Bellini Room
01:22:35 - Organ
01:22:50 - Works and History of the Art Galleries
01:25:10 - Van Dyck Gallery (Clean up and Restoration process)
01:27:45 - Guest Rooms
01:30:30 - Servants Areas
01:32:00 - Main Bedrooms
01:37:40 - secret Bathroom
01:39:15 - Attic, Skylights and Servants Bedrooms
01:43:00 - Otis Elevator
01:44:40 - Tunnels
01:46:25 - Basement, Freezers, Silver/Gold Vault and Cellar
01:49:30 - History of Lynnewood Lodge
01:52:20 - Rose Gardens (Peter R. Widener)
01:54:05 - Lynnewood Lodge
02:08:30 - Pathways through the Gardens
02:11:30 - Final Massage (Angie)
02:12:40 - Thank you & Credits
-----------
SOCIALS:
TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@brosofdecay
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/brosofdecay/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/Brothersofdecay/
----------------------------------
Support us:
Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/brosofdecay
Paypal ► https://paypal.me/lesleyhouben
Support the channel by purchasing my favorite gear through these Amazon links:
Books:
Furbex by Alice van Kempen ► https://tinyurl.com/Furbex
My favorite coffee table book ► https://tinyurl.com/Coffee-Table-Urbe...
Essential reading from Ernest Hemingway ► https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Read
Clothing:
I love this leather exploring backpack ► https://tinyurl.com/Leather-Backpack
The North Face Exploration Wear ► https://tinyurl.com/Favorite-Jacket
This leather duffle bag is great for traveling ► https://tinyurl.com/Favorite-Travel-Bag
This belt has held up even after all the torture I put it through ► https://tinyurl.com/Favorite-Belt
Camera Gear:
Sony A7IV ► https://tinyurl.com/My-Camera
GoPro Hero 12 ► https://tinyurl.com/My-Action-Camera
DJI Mavic 3 Pro ► https://tinyurl.com/My-Favorite-Drone
Written, Directed, Produced, and Edited by
D. Novo Gaspar (Danny) @ES.Forgotten
Cinematography and Filmed by D. Novo Gaspar
Lesley Houben
Hosted by Lesley Houben
Cameraman
D. Novo Gaspar
(Amazing) Drone by Lesley Houben
Voice Over by
Lesley Houben
Foundation members present in the documentary:
Edward T. Thome (Executive Director)
Angie Van Scyoc (Chief Director)
Tyler E. Schumacher (Facilities Site Manager)
Peter Oyloe (Vice Chair)
Peter R. Widener (Chairman)
"Art belongs to those who appreciate it, others merely own it" - Joseph E. Widener (13:10)
Restoration plans Lynnewood Hall, Renovation plans Lynnewood Hall
History of Lynnewood Hall, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
#LynnewoodHall #urbex #explore