This elegant mansion was built in 1914 by Thomas Plant.
Thomas was 14 when he dropped out of school to go to work to help the family. By the age of 32 he owned a shoe factory. When he retired in 1910 his shoe factory was the largest in the world.
This estate has 6300 acres, a 16 room mansion, stable, garage, 2 gatehouses, greenhouse, golf course, tennis court, and 45 miles of carriage and bridle trails.
Unfortunately, he overspent and made bad investments - he bought Russian bonds before the Bolshevik Revolution, and eventually lost the house.
"Back yard"
The property extends to the Lake Winnipesaukee
This organ had resonating chambers that allowed the sound to carry to the lake.
The intercom - 1917
This shower actually looks like some of the more elegant and expensive ones today.
So- shower bathing for women should be resorted to only under advice of a physician???
The one I have is a bit older - mine was build in 1934.
The ceiling glass is made by Tiffany
Lovely grounds, lovely day.
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