The house entered the National Park Service and was open to the public in 1940. Mr. Vanderbilt wrote the firm placing the sum of $50,000 at the disposal of Stanford White to purchase articles of furniture and architectural salvage obtained in Europe. White’s acquisitions were guided by McKim’s wishes, a rare illustration of his aesthetic judgement, as well as a reflection of White’s effective decorating eye. McKim identified key furnishings for the hall, staircase, reception room, lobbies, dining room, living room and porticoes.

A further distinction is the rare overall carte blanche seemingly given McKim as chief architect on the design and furnishing of the ground floor reception rooms. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle for a family whose name is the very definition of wealth and privilege. The children of William Henry Vanderbilt—at one time the wealthiest man in America—were the most prolific home builders of their era. The houses, often overbearing in their display of opulence, are a stark contrast to the stately house architects McKim, Mead & White designed for Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt at Hyde Park—an understated masterpiece of American design.

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Residents adhere to a curfew, submit to drug and alcohol screenings and participate in home and community events. Join our sober living community or refer a client, family member, or friend. Submit an application online and receive a call back within 24 hours. Rockland Recovery Vanderburgh Sober Living Chartered Operators are proud to offer a growing number of structured and certified recovery houses in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Illinois. Search sober living based on sober house location, gender served, and certification status. We understand the challenges that a House Mentor faces every day, and we have many programs in place to support and encourage them – not only as a mentor, but as a man or woman in recovery themself.

“It’s a challenge being able to work with independent operators who have experience,” Mr. Foote said. “We attract individuals who are more serious” about being part of a life-changing initiative, he said. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle. The River Gate Lodge, situated among a verdant lawn at the park’s river entrance, welcomed guests arriving by train. Multiple local judges will be on the ballot when voters head to the polls Nov. 5, but only one of the races is contested. EVANSVILLE — There’s a week left until Election Day, which means voters still have time to do their due diligence before heading to the polls.

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The new mansion, distinguished by its sturdy classicism, is grand, but not overwrought—a testament to McKim’s reserved use of classical vocabulary. All Vanderburgh Sober Living recovery homes strictly follow NARR Certification requirements and work collaboratively with NARR’s state affiliates to improve the quality of sober living for all guests. Vanderburgh Sober Living is also a Certified B Corporation, and the first organization to earn this award in Worcester. Applications are accepted on our website, as well as faxed, e-mailed, or over the phone. We carefully screen each application and conduct a telephone screen prior to approval to ensure a good fit in our homes. Sober homes offer an opportunity for men and women in recovery to live together and support each other while pursuing a new life in recovery.

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5. In the years that followed, Frederick lived quietly at Hyde Park, maintaining the house much as it was left after Louise’s passing.

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In execution, the concept was followed with remarkable diligence. Herter Brothers would carry out the architectural decoration of the entrance vestibule, the elliptical hall and the dining room and A. Ogden Codman would design Louise Vanderbilt’s suite, and Georges Glaenzer would design Mr. Vanderbilt’s bedroom, his office, the den, and the reception room. The formal rooms of the ground floor are arranged in a concise, classical plan. A large living room and corresponding dining room accentuate the north and south end of the transverse axis. In the race for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court judge, voters will choose between Molly Briles and Ryan Hatfield.

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Many of the Vanderbilt houses are now National Historic Landmarks. Some photographs of Vanderbilt residences in New York are included in the Photographic series of American Architecture by Albert Levy (1870s). The day-to-day workings of Rockland Recovery’s homes are governed by a handbook and house rules. Our vision is to establish 11 regional offices and 220 service areas to support 2,400 recovery homes in the VSL network.

Our free NPS App offers interactive maps, self-guided activities, and much more to enhance your visit. By the time Frederick Vanderbilt purchased Hyde Park in 1895, it already possessed an appealing and illustrious history. Prior to Vanderbilt ownership, it was home to Dr. Samuel Bard (physician to George Washington during the American Revolution), David Hosack, the noted horticulturist, and the Langdon family, descendants of John Jacob Astor. According to the state, the retention process is mean to help judges decide cases “fairly and impartially, free from campaign finance considerations and without influence by partisan politics.” Three Indiana Supreme Court justices and two Indiana Court of Appeals judges are up for retention this November, meaning voters will be asked to decide if they want them to stay put for another 10 years. Below is a list of what will appear on a voter’s ballot Nov. 5 in Vanderburgh County, along with links to learn more about some of the candidates and races.