Roaring 20's Grandeur: Exploring Sumner Welles' Dream Mansion

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Step into the grandeur of the Roaring 20's as we tour the lavish Neo-Georgian mansion of Sumner Welles. Every corner of this historical marvel tells a story of opulence, intrigue, and iconic figures. We'll explore everything from the art-filled entrance hall to the guest room once occupied by Winston Churchill himself. Leave a comment with your favorite part of the tour, and don't forget to subscribe for more explorations into fascinating homes with This House!
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@proudvirginian Жыл бұрын

The fact that this house still stands amidst the National Harbor casino extravaganza is amazing. I would have thought politicians would have been bought out in order to raze the house and build more hotels. I'm glad to see it's still there.

@jelsner5077 Жыл бұрын

The 1920s reached a zenith of craftsmanship in architecture that we will never again achieve. Even modest homes built in this time displayed a deep understanding of perfect proportion.

@The_Smith Жыл бұрын

The Library of course! although the stairhall with that gorgeous staircase is equal to it as my favourite.

@Laura-zy5jp Жыл бұрын

Really love the whole esthetic of this mansion . Tastefully constructed!! A very large home I like the arrears where the columns are Porticos I believe. The staircase to the upper levels is done beautifully also. I am very glad this home has been upkept and maintained and nothing terrible became of it . A truly lovely estate👌❤️😊🇨🇦🇨🇦

@Asdfhjkl998 Жыл бұрын

Thank for such a beautiful information ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@donnaw2868 Жыл бұрын

That iron balustrade really caught my eye. It's a blessing that this house went from one great owner and passed on to two other entities who appreciated it so well. The marble floors must have helped keep the home cool in the summer. That bathroom was really fine, especially the shape of the bathtub.

@dscottsw1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that it was restored and is now open to the public.

@philipgermani1616 Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous home! I like the drawing room best.

@lizlittle1641 Жыл бұрын

I love the kitchen. I want one that large.

@virginiaeckley3047 Жыл бұрын

I love that kitchen ❤

@t.j.m3987 Жыл бұрын

Back when entertaining crowds was done in homes.

@janedee6488 Жыл бұрын

The kitchen was amazing

@randydavis8021 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@kelco64 Жыл бұрын

That floor plan made me dizzy! Whoa!

@SMtWalkerS 11 ай бұрын

How wonderful that it still exists! I would love to tour it.

@markgordon9187 Жыл бұрын

That staircase, stunning.

@larry3034 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I love the old architecture, it seems very familiar to me.❤❤❤

@texas1949 Жыл бұрын

Why have I never heard of John Hansen? Glad he gave it up to Sumner! 🎉

@jaymemckinley3806 Жыл бұрын

The staircase...something about that frame...sent me back to a place so familiar...but one I've never been to..atleast not in this lifetime...I love your videos and history lessons...they calm me!! And, send me places..apparently lol...ty💙💜

@williamkazak469 Жыл бұрын

I would have loved this video in color.

@SpanishEclectic Жыл бұрын

That is a lot of house! With hosting dignitaries and their staff, I suppose it made sense. I like the style, and am glad it has been preserved. I do love me a library with quality wood paneling (as opposed to the 1970s "stick-on" stuff) and a fireplace. I visited Oxon Hill/National Harbor for a conference in 2019, and was told that many warehouses and old buildings along the waterfront had been torn down for a major tourist venue. We went on to Old Alexandria afterward, so we didn't visit this place, though I may have seen it. The Walrus Oyster and Ale House near the Harbor had some heavenly crab cakes. :)

@andrewbrendan1579 Жыл бұрын

I think my favorite room was just that simple upstairs bedroom though the whole house is outstanding.

@shoelady6457 Жыл бұрын

😊 the library! 📚📚

@BlaineShire Жыл бұрын

I live near there many years ago..

@vickilindberg6336 Жыл бұрын

Some of the photos make the house seem very cluttered. Drawing room looks alright but not other areas seem crowded. Nice kitchen.

@Paulftate Жыл бұрын

👍✌

@karennorris7880 Жыл бұрын

Was the stove gas, electric or wood-burning? I like the kitchen the best.

@will8026 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing "Summer" Welles but it's "SumNer"

@brendadirksen5988 Жыл бұрын

Why did he feel he needed a 5 car garage

@christophermyers3758 Жыл бұрын

I agree with other comments... that staircase is beautiful. But notice Sumner must have been part "pack rat", as some of the rooms were very cluttered?! 🤔

@devonna6171 11 ай бұрын

This house is pretty on the outside but the clutter inside ruins it for me. It would be so much prettier if it was “cleaned up”.

@krazmokramer Жыл бұрын

The kitchen was interesting, but the rest of the house looks like one of the many flea markets in my small midwestern town. Not a house I would want to live in.