My right hand to God, I was hired in 1993 as Director of Projects, working directly for Mr. Trump. Over ten years, we converted the estate into the private club it is today. Many conditions had to be met as part of the conversion. I then supervised the addition of the spa, tennis courts and beach cabana construction. Also secured the approval for the large ballroom on the property that opened in 2005. Took care a permitting and supervised construction of Trump International Golf Club as well. This video is a very accurate, concise overview of the property. I would give hour-long tours for various groups talking about the property's history. It was an other-worldly experience for a number of reasons. Story of a lifetime. I left simply because there was nothing left for me to do there - after ten years.
There were hardly any changes to the exterior of the main house. The same can be said for the historic interior rooms. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has an easement which protects specific features of the estate. We needed permission for most of the additions to the property, like the tennis courts/building and ballroom, etc.
It’s a miracle the place even survived that long in limbo.Most buildings fall victim to the wrecking ball after being neglected that long.The resilient terra cotta roof tiles helped protect the buildings from deteriorating thankfully.
My step grandfather was an audiologist and had Marjorie Merriweather Post as a client and was at her residence several times. Later in life I knew the person in charge of security there in the middle 80s and I got to go in to do an estimate for an electrical job the place is truly amazing
Great story of fact and no leaning bias. I hope the comments can stay this way. Architecture and its beauty will stand the test of time. This House will continue to grow followers for the way her presents architecture and design.
I acknowledge your skillful diplomacy with this temporarily sensitive subject. I am amused that you chose this home at this moment. Good call! The house has a long history and it's recent high profile warrants a quick biography for people unfamiliar with it. Thank you. I love your channel and have been subscribed for a while now.
Now everyone can see just how vindictive he can be. He was going to build a spite call to block access to the beach. LOL, reminds me of the story with 2 hotels in Miami, one built a spite wall to block the others sun to the pool.
@@robbroberts , it was a mean way of acquiring the house. But ask yourself the question, what happens to buildings like this if Trump like persons don’t buy them? The fed and the state really don’t want them . They want someone owning them and paying taxes .
I remember when he bought this in 1985, but according to the Miami Herald the Feds could not afford to keep it from being vandalized, fell into disrepair, asking price was 20 million. He paid 5 million for the house, 3 million for the furniture and 2 million for the beachfront with a 12.5 million loan added afterwards. When he hit hard times in 90's due to casino closings he wanted to build "8 mansions" on the beachfront as an investment. City said no, he sued then dropped lawsuit when they both agreed on country club theme and he recouped his millions on memberships.
It's going to remain where it is as it is and that's the best thing for it. Properties last longer when they are operated as profitable businesses to maintain the upkeep and keep people interested in staying there. That's why so many family properties in England are now bed and breakfasts. Interesting tidbit about the UK banning the cart of arms lol. It affects nobody anywhere lol.
I am frequently blown away by the beauty and the excess displayed in these homes. Possibly, even more so by Mar-a-logo. Thanks for the thoughtful and interesting presentation.
I appreciate anybody who is willing to save a Grand historic property and especially not gut the place and modernize it. I especially appreciate someone who recognizes that one's political opinion should have nothing to do with their feelings on saving historic architecture. Although the current politics of today has seeped into architectural academic lectures and professors are trying to claim that racism and colonialism is seeped into the history of American architecture. I don't think it is a relevant connection and I appreciate that politics is left out of this channel.
@@David49305 except I noticed quite a few people who liked my comment and didn't say anything about a "chosen political side"..I think most people appreciate someone willing to point out things we all see.
"professors are trying to claim that racism and colonialism is seeped into the history of American architecture" Really? If the Blacks don't like living in a country with the white folks I'm sure they could find Americans who will undo what some other white people did to their ancestors did back in the 1700s and buy them a one way-ticket back to Africa.
Wow. A definitely refined sensibility, taste, and Class went into the making of this Estate. Marjorie Post must have been quite the Lady! Also a business magnate for her time in a male dominated world. I never knew the house was so Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
American Empress - The Life and Times of Marjorie Merriweather Post by Nancy Ruben Stuart is a great read and still available. "Mrs. Post was a woman ahead of her era, whose natural business acumen created the frozen foods industry and transformed the Postum Cereal Company into The General Foods Corporation." Mrs. Post understood "the art of the deal" long before Donald Trump. Team Trump USA 2024 United We Stand
I have seen LOADS of videos of the chateaus and palaces in Europe, and not many even are as lavish as this. That place is stunning! 2:46 that humongous painting of the ship on the wall to the left is AMAZING. I cant believe how cool that is!
I think these beautiful homes are worth Keeping, thank you President Trump. I’m sure it needed updates and repairs but it is wonderful to see it still with us. Sad in a way that our culture is a throwaway culture.
Well done. I've always wondered about the history of the place, and how it came to be the home of the former president. Well presented. I had no idea that its architecture was so striking and impressive. Amazing construction, to be sure. Keep the videos coming, I'm subscribed and very much enjoy your channel. Cheers!
I love your channel and your art of beautifully telling the rich stories of not only these homes but their owners as well. Your words literally speak life into the objects and give us vivid ideas of what it was like. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to details.
I remember seeing a documentary which interviewed the late actress, Dina Merrill, talking about her experiences growing up in this 'house'. She loved it very much, as I recall.
It is a Beautiful House and I love all of the history . If Donald sells it I hope it will be preserved as a national landmark, it deserves it given all of its history. Thank you for this great video, Jeff
My favorite Trump story about the property was when he put in a 50 foot flag poll and the city sued him to lower the poll to the 35 feet allowed. He racked up millions in fines then negotiated a deal with the city. He agreed to pay the fine but he wanted the city to donate the money to military charities and they agreed. He then had a 15 foot mound putt in on the property and put a 35 foot poll on it.
Perhaps the interiors but the building is one of many Addison Mizner's projects throughout Palm Beach and South Florida. He pretty much started the "Old Florida" look.
Wealth is wasted on the rich. They show aerial photos of this place all the time and you'll never see anyone in that beautiful swimming pool, or hanging out enjoying the patios. Shame.
One of my architectural history professors said it was Post’s intent to contrast her house with that of Wm. Randolph Hearst’s. It’s an interesting notion.
I dont know why people would hate a stunning house, or have anything bad to say towards you for showing us such an amazing place, just because of who owns it! Trump didnt even build it lol. Do those same people hate Cadillacs because he drives in one? So silly to hate an object or place because of a person. European craftsman, ancient tiles, historic brickwork.....my only complaint is that you didnt show more color pictures! The ship painting on the wall in the dining room! OMG, so many cool, intricate, and beautiful details that I havent seen anywhere else! A lot of European palaces, villas and manor houses tend to have a uniform look.....not this place! I had seen pictures of the inside, but this video BLEW MY MIND! The fireplaces carved to look like they had canopies? When people imagine living in a castle or palace, this is what they imagine....I think anyway, even more so than if you were in an actual castle. What a warm and comfortable space, but still so opulent! I am blown away, you need to do another video on this place!
It might be silly, but that's human nature. It's impossible to look at Mar-a-Lago and not think of DJT, and directly associate one with the other, Hitlers former residences were destroyed following WW2, but I suspect Mar-a-Lago will survive post-DJT incarceration/death.
@@jlvandat69 lol, its not the same as Hitlers former residences, but Hitlers Munich residence is still there. Yeah, the others got destroyed, but they were also built for him. Trumps place was built decades before his birth and the imported treasures alone would keep it from getting destroyed. Its just simply not the same. Incarceration lol. Thats funny.
@@tommywolfe2706 Agree that "it's not the same"- but there's some lessons to be learned none-the-less. In the case of Mar-a-Lago, I see considerable commercial interest after DJT sells or vacates if for no other reason the epic notoriety of the DJT. And I would not be so quick to dismiss incarceration. Besides the other dozen or so criminal investigations, this latest theft of Classified docs is rather important. Very few people have stolen Classified docs and not done time behind bars. The DOJ is under the microscope to ensure DJT isn't given special treatment. He'll do time, eventually.
@@jlvandat69 HUMAN NATURE TO BE JEALOUS & HATEFUL INSTEAD OF APPRECIATING HE SAVED A BUILDING IN NEED OF REPAIR. QUITE AN UNDERTAKING. I DID KNOW ITS HISTORY. SOMEONE I KNOW WENT TO AN EVENT THERE IN MAY & I POSTED THE HISTORY OF MAR A LAGO, AS WELL AS THE JOHN DELOREAN ESTATE HE BOUGHT IN NEW JERSEY & CONVERTED TO GOLF CLUB
Pretty amazing this place is still standing in it's original grandeur & has been useful. Not many people could make it work, you have to admit. Look at the former grand mansions in Detroit which costs a pittance to run compared w Mar A Lago.
Great Video! Was slightly concerned with it bein about Mar-a-lago. But professional and unbiased as always!! Not everything has to go political! Thank you for doing it about the architecture as always. I started watching your channel when you had 3k subs, so happy how much it has grown, it is always a delight to watch.. I wish you a world of success!
WOW. What an estate! Thank you so much sharing all thee stunning details and where all the materials came from . I can’t imagine the undertaking of those jobs by the craftsmen. Wish yo had left the pictures up longer so we all could have absorbed much more details. Great job!
@@jalanj2053 This is the third of your snide and snotty posts that I've seen utilizing your unfounded hate. I can't imagine why you bothered watching this episode other than creating opportunity for an attempt at ruining the video for those having architectural interest.
@@discerningmind I’ M the one here for architecture interests and I am not the one who brought politics into the whole thing. You obviously are lying when you stated you have read my comments. Also, just because you throw around words like “unfounded hate” due to the fact you are some insignificant pseudo intellectual who thinks that making up unfounded claims of hate is somehow going to trick others into believing you. However, I will now actually give my first. You are a loser and a dummy, and with that I will say go blow you loser.
Love the Antiquity of that place it is gorgeous but I'm still like Frank Lloyd Wright fan and still think his homes like wingspread and the coonley estate is outstanding
I live in Europe and I visited this place last year . this estate is very well known even here and I am so glad for Trump that he preserved it and it’s a classic with history and craftsmanship that is so exceptional. I don’t believe it’s only 18 million as what the newyork judge had said .
Very insightful video. Greatly enjoyed being educated on the interesting history of Mar-a-Lago without any tainted bias. Knew absolutely nothing about its previous owner. There are aspects of Mar-a-Lago that remind me of William Randolph Hearst's Castle, San Simeon, which I believe was built a few years before Mar-a-Lago. Would love to see a video on that place.
Hearst's San Simeon is an E state that larger than THE state of Rhode Island. Hearst's biggest problem was finding something else to spend his money on.
I had the priviledge of being employed there as a dining room captain from 2002-2004. Thank you for a great overview of the history of the Estate. Every day I was there, I would see something new and wonderful in the craftsmanship from the builders in 1922. Great memories!
If Trumps decides to sell, the county of Palm Beach should buy the property and turn it into a museum, just like Miami-Dade County did with James Deering's home, in Miami, Florida called today Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
In these days of bipartisan political pot-shots aplenty, Ken, you have done an exemplary job of walking a tense tightrope in presenting the salient facts about this remarkable, in design and origin, American estate!
Good timely and unbiased report, Ken. Could I see myself living there? Ha, ha, ha. No, but I could see myself getting lost there just looking for milk and Post Toasties.
BEAUTIFUL...AND MAGNIFICENT... BUILDING...!!! The Narrator... Talk... to Fast.. with so Much... Information...to share??!! And His Voice... Type Wasn't... the Best to Use either??!!
Bought the adjoining land and threatened to build so high as to block views??Wow? Some things never change? I have many books on Mar A Largo and always find it disturbing that Donald Trump added so much gold leaf...especially in the Moorish and Spanish sections of the home. I would love to see it opened to the public eventually and restored to the original look. Biltmore pays for itself and I'm sure Mas A Lago can do the same.
It is just amazing how cheap the house was sold for at the time. It is such a beautiful place. I give Mr. Trump he did not gut it and try and modernize it.
Considering how many very recent color photos of Mar-A-Lago are a part of the public domain, it's disappointing that you chose to use older black & white images of the interior of the property.
That does seem to be the theme here. Lessons learned. People believe they will always be on the upswing. There are too many factors that cannot be controlled. Ego is expensive-
I believe that this was the second or third largest private residence in the USA , when it was built, it was the tail end of the gilded age and what an age it was , Marjorie Meriweather Post was a fascinating character, she lived big, she had the largest private yacht in the world, married three times, I think and one of her daughter's was the actress, Dina Merrill.
We are talking about the house. Although Hearst had an Estate, that was bigger than THE state of Rhode Island, that is land "the Castle" is still mot a bigger building than Biltmore
great video, nothing will change, it will continue to be the home of the greatest President this country ever had and will remain with his family afterwards.
The entire story of the building, till this day is just amazing. Such a specials place. And then to think that the guy bought it decades ago, still owns it, and actually become the POTUS, is just... like a fairy tail.
My right hand to God, I was hired in 1993 as Director of Projects, working directly for Mr. Trump. Over ten years, we converted the estate into the private club it is today. Many conditions had to be met as part of the conversion. I then supervised the addition of the spa, tennis courts and beach cabana construction. Also secured the approval for the large ballroom on the property that opened in 2005. Took care a permitting and supervised construction of Trump International Golf Club as well. This video is a very accurate, concise overview of the property. I would give hour-long tours for various groups talking about the property's history. It was an other-worldly experience for a number of reasons. Story of a lifetime. I left simply because there was nothing left for me to do there - after ten years.
Thank you for your first-hand account! What an incredible experience that must have been, cheers!
Thanks for sharing that Wes! Fascinating. How much of the original did Trump keep?
There were hardly any changes to the exterior of the main house. The same can be said for the historic interior rooms. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has an easement which protects specific features of the estate. We needed permission for most of the additions to the property, like the tennis courts/building and ballroom, etc.
I hope you got paid?
@@ingvarhallstrom2306 I was salaried, with benefits and made sure that everyone who worked through me got paid.
It’s a miracle the place even survived that long in limbo.Most buildings fall victim to the wrecking ball after being neglected that long.The resilient terra cotta roof tiles helped protect the buildings from deteriorating thankfully.
Apparently, it was close to being demolished when Trump bought it.
My step grandfather was an audiologist and had Marjorie Merriweather Post as a client and was at her residence several times. Later in life I knew the person in charge of security there in the middle 80s and I got to go in to do an estimate for an electrical job the place is truly amazing
Such a stunning property. I'm glad it's being cared for.
Great story of fact and no leaning bias. I hope the comments can stay this way. Architecture and its beauty will stand the test of time. This House will continue to grow followers for the way her presents architecture and design.
Thank you for your kind words, cheers!
No bias? It was clear to me This House is no fan of Donald Trump. I am happy it was not a hate-fest.
@@gymshoe8862
You are.
I acknowledge your skillful diplomacy with this temporarily sensitive subject. I am amused that you chose this home at this moment. Good call! The house has a long history and it's recent high profile warrants a quick biography for people unfamiliar with it. Thank you. I love your channel and have been subscribed for a while now.
"warrants"....well done! (I put a comma after "high profile" so that the word makes the sense I think you intended)
Now everyone can see just how vindictive he can be. He was going to build a spite call to block access to the beach. LOL, reminds me of the story with 2 hotels in Miami, one built a spite wall to block the others sun to the pool.
@@robbroberts , it was a mean way of acquiring the house. But ask yourself the question, what happens to buildings like this if Trump like persons don’t buy them?
The fed and the state really don’t want them . They want someone owning them and paying taxes .
@@robbroberts THATS HOW WE ARE IN THE NORTHEAST. WHAT DO THEY SAY ABOUT PAYBACK?
@@irondiver2034 THE ART OF THE DEAL
Here's to hoping all wonderful homes outlast their owners/builders. We are all just stewards for a little while.
So true!
As others have stated, I respect and applaud the tactful manner with which you covered the subject matter.
Why cover it at all? Not fooling anyone.
What a joke, the future of the estate is uncertain, what kind of bullshit is this.
SHOWING POLITICAL BIAS THAT HE SAID NOT FOR US TO DO. I JUST SUBSCRIBED & WILL UNSUBSCRIBED.
I remember when he bought this in 1985, but according to the Miami Herald the Feds could not afford to keep it from being vandalized, fell into disrepair, asking price was 20 million. He paid 5 million for the house, 3 million for the furniture and 2 million for the beachfront with a 12.5 million loan added afterwards. When he hit hard times in 90's due to casino closings he wanted to build "8 mansions" on the beachfront as an investment. City said no, he sued then dropped lawsuit when they both agreed on country club theme and he recouped his millions on memberships.
Trump is a gifted administrator. He was President and took no salary--he served for his love of the USA.
Sharp business guy
He was also the only club in the city that allowed Jews and blacks membership at the time.
@@saltymilspouse that is very interesting-
@@richardcharles5457 sharp marketing guy. No business sense, at all. His father had that. They were two different men- Staying apolitical :)
It's going to remain where it is as it is and that's the best thing for it. Properties last longer when they are operated as profitable businesses to maintain the upkeep and keep people interested in staying there. That's why so many family properties in England are now bed and breakfasts. Interesting tidbit about the UK banning the cart of arms lol. It affects nobody anywhere lol.
Excellent overview of this fantastic creation. Ms. Post appreciated fine architecture and created a treasure. Thanks for your continued fine work.
Definitely a beautiful place…i admire trump for staying true to the overall aesthetic of property….very interesting history…..
Trump has improved it, made it self-sustaining. That is the genius of the man.
@@gymshoe8862 rofl.
I am frequently blown away by the beauty and the excess displayed in these homes. Possibly, even more so by Mar-a-logo. Thanks for the thoughtful and interesting presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have a mansion in my Father’s kingdom! Shame people want there riches now instead of Immanuel!
Trump is wonderful. Thank you Donald for saving this national treasure as you have so many others.
@@brucelikins4184 YOU DUG YOUR OWN HOLE. HE ALSO SAVED THE JOHN DELOREAN ESTATE-YES THAT JOHN DELOREAN
The place will continue as it always has been under trump
I appreciate anybody who is willing to save a Grand historic property and especially not gut the place and modernize it. I especially appreciate someone who recognizes that one's political opinion should have nothing to do with their feelings on saving historic architecture. Although the current politics of today has seeped into architectural academic lectures and professors are trying to claim that racism and colonialism is seeped into the history of American architecture. I don't think it is a relevant connection and I appreciate that politics is left out of this channel.
yet, you just spewed a lot of political bs.
@@David49305 except I noticed quite a few people who liked my comment and didn't say anything about a "chosen political side"..I think most people appreciate someone willing to point out things we all see.
"professors are trying to claim that racism and colonialism is seeped into the history of American architecture"
Really?
If the Blacks don't like living in a country with the white folks I'm sure they could find Americans who will undo what some other white people did to their ancestors did back in the 1700s and buy them a one way-ticket back to Africa.
@@tirebiter1680 Racism and colonialism have influenced architecture. These are facts. I am so sorry they hurt your feelings.
Wow. A definitely refined sensibility, taste, and Class went into the making of this Estate. Marjorie Post must have been quite the Lady! Also a business magnate for her time in a male dominated world. I never knew the house was so Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
American Empress - The Life and Times of Marjorie Merriweather Post by Nancy Ruben Stuart is a great read and still available. "Mrs. Post was a woman ahead of her era, whose natural business acumen created the frozen foods industry and transformed the Postum Cereal Company into The General Foods Corporation."
Mrs. Post understood "the art of the deal" long before Donald Trump.
Team Trump USA 2024
United We Stand
THERE WAS AN EPISODE ABOUT HE ON THE DISCOVERY/HISTORY CHANNELS ALONG WITH THE MALE MAGNATES ROCKEFELLER. BIRDS EYE, HERSHEY, ETC
I have seen LOADS of videos of the chateaus and palaces in Europe, and not many even are as lavish as this. That place is stunning!
2:46 that humongous painting of the ship on the wall to the left is AMAZING. I cant believe how cool that is!
I think these beautiful homes are worth Keeping, thank you President Trump. I’m sure it needed updates and repairs but it is wonderful to see it still with us. Sad in a way that our culture is a throwaway culture.
Well done. I've always wondered about the history of the place, and how it came to be the home of the former president. Well presented. I had no idea that its architecture was so striking and impressive. Amazing construction, to be sure. Keep the videos coming, I'm subscribed and very much enjoy your channel. Cheers!
I love your channel and your art of beautifully telling the rich stories of not only these homes but their owners as well. Your words literally speak life into the objects and give us vivid ideas of what it was like. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to details.
This video was factual and informative. So many journalists and news casters could take lessons from you, sir!!!
Yeah from back then, not current. Current its a social club.
I remember seeing a documentary which interviewed the late actress, Dina Merrill, talking about her experiences growing up in this 'house'. She loved it very much, as I recall.
She learned her ABCs from the nursery rhyme tiles in her bathroom.
It is a Beautiful House and I love all of the history .
If Donald sells it I hope it will be preserved as a national
landmark, it deserves it given all of its history.
Thank you for this great video,
Jeff
Always great to see pics of these amazing homes interiors. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite Trump story about the property was when he put in a 50 foot flag poll and the city sued him to lower the poll to the 35 feet allowed. He racked up millions in fines then negotiated a deal with the city. He agreed to pay the fine but he wanted the city to donate the money to military charities and they agreed. He then had a 15 foot mound putt in on the property and put a 35 foot poll on it.
Trump is a creative guy and a master administrator.
YES HE DID
@@brucelikins4184 what a brain-dead question.
I've read that Ms Post had a 2 drink limit at her parties and had everyone square dance after dinner.
I have a 8 drink minimum and twerking after arrival, and that's most likely why I live in a dump instead of something like Mar-A-Lago.
Sounds like Hearst
@@basstrammel1322 lol. that made me laugh! thanks for that! LOL!
Square dancing in fun for all--wholesome entertainment.
It was designed by Zigfelds Scenic designer Joseph Urban, who also designed the Zigfeld Theater in New York.
Perhaps the interiors but the building is one of many Addison Mizner's projects throughout Palm Beach and South Florida. He pretty much started the "Old Florida" look.
Wealth is wasted on the rich. They show aerial photos of this place all the time and you'll never see anyone in that beautiful swimming pool, or hanging out enjoying the patios. Shame.
With the call for civility at the end I feel the comment trolls will not even start the video before they type their comment. Sadly.
Nothing will happen to it
Why is the future of the estate in question?
Clickbait.
HE MADE THAT PART UP TO SHOW HIS POLITICS
One of my architectural history professors said it was Post’s intent to contrast her house with that of Wm. Randolph Hearst’s. It’s an interesting notion.
Yes THAT IS INTERESTING!
Really interesting history and very timely, as well. Good job, Ken, on your diplomacy as you share this information.
I dont know why people would hate a stunning house, or have anything bad to say towards you for showing us such an amazing place, just because of who owns it! Trump didnt even build it lol. Do those same people hate Cadillacs because he drives in one? So silly to hate an object or place because of a person.
European craftsman, ancient tiles, historic brickwork.....my only complaint is that you didnt show more color pictures! The ship painting on the wall in the dining room! OMG, so many cool, intricate, and beautiful details that I havent seen anywhere else! A lot of European palaces, villas and manor houses tend to have a uniform look.....not this place!
I had seen pictures of the inside, but this video BLEW MY MIND! The fireplaces carved to look like they had canopies? When people imagine living in a castle or palace, this is what they imagine....I think anyway, even more so than if you were in an actual castle. What a warm and comfortable space, but still so opulent! I am blown away, you need to do another video on this place!
It might be silly, but that's human nature. It's impossible to look at Mar-a-Lago and not think of DJT, and directly associate one with the other, Hitlers former residences were destroyed following WW2, but I suspect Mar-a-Lago will survive post-DJT incarceration/death.
@@jlvandat69 lol, its not the same as Hitlers former residences, but Hitlers Munich residence is still there. Yeah, the others got destroyed, but they were also built for him.
Trumps place was built decades before his birth and the imported treasures alone would keep it from getting destroyed. Its just simply not the same.
Incarceration lol. Thats funny.
@@tommywolfe2706 Agree that "it's not the same"- but there's some lessons to be learned none-the-less. In the case of Mar-a-Lago, I see considerable commercial interest after DJT sells or vacates if for no other reason the epic notoriety of the DJT. And I would not be so quick to dismiss incarceration. Besides the other dozen or so criminal investigations, this latest theft of Classified docs is rather important. Very few people have stolen Classified docs and not done time behind bars. The DOJ is under the microscope to ensure DJT isn't given special treatment. He'll do time, eventually.
@@jlvandat69 HUMAN NATURE TO BE JEALOUS & HATEFUL INSTEAD OF APPRECIATING HE SAVED A BUILDING IN NEED OF REPAIR. QUITE AN UNDERTAKING. I DID KNOW ITS HISTORY. SOMEONE I KNOW WENT TO AN EVENT THERE IN MAY & I POSTED THE HISTORY OF MAR A LAGO, AS WELL AS THE JOHN DELOREAN ESTATE HE BOUGHT IN NEW JERSEY & CONVERTED TO GOLF CLUB
@@jlvandat69 I THOUGHT I READ NO COMMENTS SUCH AS THAT, MR UKRAINE FLAG
Pretty amazing this place is still standing in it's original grandeur & has been useful. Not many people could make it work, you have to admit. Look at the former grand mansions in Detroit which costs a pittance to run compared w Mar A Lago.
Great Video! Was slightly concerned with it bein about Mar-a-lago. But professional and unbiased as always!! Not everything has to go political! Thank you for doing it about the architecture as always. I started watching your channel when you had 3k subs, so happy how much it has grown, it is always a delight to watch.. I wish you a world of success!
It has been such a fun journey getting to this point, thanks for taking it along with me! I appreciate your comment and your kind words, cheers!
You did a great job on this...very well done and informative. Thank you for staying above the politics...
Really don't think Trump will be giving up the property anytime soon
IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. 🙏
Great story and video, I love old houses just wish I had one of them! :)
Love the place. Alot of talent went into building, crafting it. I hope it is preserved respectfully. Great job Ken. GOD BLESS.
WOW. What an estate! Thank you so much sharing all thee stunning details and where all the materials came from . I can’t imagine the undertaking of those jobs by the craftsmen. Wish yo had left the pictures up longer so we all could have absorbed much more details. Great job!
The Trump family has enough money to keep this property
It absolutely stunning and it completely suits the Trump family
A marvelous story and house!
Re DT. Nothing surprises me.
Good report Ken, very typical to your other vlogs and not political, much appreciated!
The fact he posted this Now is political. Grow up.
@@jalanj2053 This is the third of your snide and snotty posts that I've seen utilizing your unfounded hate. I can't imagine why you bothered watching this episode other than creating opportunity for an attempt at ruining the video for those having architectural interest.
@@discerningmind I’ M the one here for architecture interests and I am not the one who brought politics into the whole thing. You obviously are lying when you stated you have read my comments. Also, just because you throw around words like “unfounded hate” due to the fact you are some insignificant pseudo intellectual who thinks that making up unfounded claims of hate is somehow going to trick others into believing you. However, I will now actually give my first. You are a loser and a dummy, and with that I will say go blow you loser.
It will become the home of the best president of the USA.
It already is his prime reidence.
I have to say that Mr. Trump has a sense of style. The Post Estate is absolutely resplendent. Thanks for the video.
I THINK THEN FIRST WIFE IVANA HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT, ESPECIALLY BEING EUROPEAN
Mar A Lago the next Federal Penitentiary
Another good one can't wait for the next
Love the Antiquity of that place it is gorgeous but I'm still like Frank Lloyd Wright fan and still think his homes like wingspread and the coonley estate is outstanding
I live in Europe and I visited this place last year . this estate is very well known even here and I am so glad for Trump that he preserved it and it’s a classic with history and craftsmanship that is so exceptional. I don’t believe it’s only 18 million as what the newyork judge had said .
Very insightful video. Greatly enjoyed being educated on the interesting history of Mar-a-Lago without any tainted bias. Knew absolutely nothing about its previous owner. There are aspects of Mar-a-Lago that remind me of William Randolph Hearst's Castle, San Simeon, which I believe was built a few years before Mar-a-Lago. Would love to see a video on that place.
Hearst's San Simeon is an E state that larger than THE state of Rhode Island. Hearst's biggest problem was finding something else to spend his money on.
Just to suggest something might happen to this property is indicative of your political affiliation.
AMEN. THAT CAME FROM NO WHERE ELSE.
She intended for it to host Presidential meetings and it did. And it will again.
IT HAS BECOME WHAT SHE INTENDED.
I had the priviledge of being employed there as a dining room captain from 2002-2004. Thank you for a great overview of the history of the Estate. Every day I was there, I would see something new and wonderful in the craftsmanship from the builders in 1922. Great memories!
If Trumps decides to sell, the county of Palm Beach should buy the property and turn it into a museum, just like Miami-Dade County did with James Deering's home, in Miami, Florida called today Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
City will not pay for it. Taxpayers will! People use your head!
The word "integrity" has been replaced by the name "Trump." Seems on brand!
Shrinkydink.
I'am a Trump supporter , so this home should be remain a historic landmark
God Bless President TRUMP
Mar-A-Lago is absolutely stunning! 👍🏻👍🏻♥️🇺🇸
ms. Marjorie is rolling!!!
In these days of bipartisan political pot-shots aplenty, Ken, you have done an exemplary job of walking a tense tightrope in presenting the salient facts about this remarkable, in design and origin, American estate!
Such a great, non-judgmental history of an incredible property. It's sad to think of it sitting vacant again, since it will probably be seized.
Good timely and unbiased report, Ken. Could I see myself living there? Ha, ha, ha. No, but I could see myself getting lost there just looking for milk and Post Toasties.
AS much as I loathe the Donald. I can appreciate that building and its history. Thanks for sharing.
TELL @BRUCE LIKINS
BEAUTIFUL...AND MAGNIFICENT... BUILDING...!!! The Narrator... Talk... to Fast.. with so Much... Information...to share??!! And His Voice... Type Wasn't... the Best to Use either??!!
Replacing the word Integrity with the name Trump kind of says it all, IMHO.
Enjoy yourself, mark.
Poor old, old Mark.
HEY ITS HIS HOUSE. HE CAN DO WHAT HE WANTS. LIKE TAKE IT DOWN OR THROW IT OUT.
Thanks! I've wanted to see this place for awhile!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Well done. Interesting story as well.
Thank you Ken for your videos! I love history and enjoy your videos very much 💖
Hopefully, the courts will be able to find a suitable use for it.
WHEN WOULD THAT BE?
Bought the adjoining land and threatened to build so high as to block views??Wow? Some things never change? I have many books on Mar A Largo and always find it disturbing that Donald Trump added so much gold leaf...especially in the Moorish and Spanish sections of the home. I would love to see it opened to the public eventually and restored to the original look. Biltmore pays for itself and I'm sure Mas A Lago can do the same.
IVANA PROBABLY DID THAT
it is a private club.....so probably will continue as such
Don't know much about mansions. But as a kid I remember the slogan POST CEREALS MAKE BREAKFAST A LITTLE BIT BETTER.
It is just amazing how cheap the house was sold for at the time. It is such a beautiful place. I give Mr. Trump he did not gut it and try and modernize it.
TELL THAT TO FORGIVE & FORGET ABOVE.
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I have a love-hate relationship with pilasters, especially really ornate ones; but holy moly, that one is so beautiful and tastefully-arranged.
But the question posed in the video title was not answered - a bit of a tease, I'd say.
Considering how many very recent color photos of Mar-A-Lago are a part of the public domain, it's disappointing that you chose to use older black & white images of the interior of the property.
Thanks for not making this political. It’s a fascinating place for sure.
I'd love to live there!
Unfortunately these beautiful mansions cost more to maintain than their property value is worth. I'm sure that never occurred to Mrs Post at the time.
That does seem to be the theme here. Lessons learned. People believe they will always be on the upswing. There are too many factors that cannot be controlled. Ego is expensive-
As always, a pleasure to watch and a pleasure to learn! Thank You!
Wow, as a lover history I would love to visit this place it is so beautiful looking.
This place is incredible.
Why would anyone want to change a thing! So beautiful and ornate!
I believe that this was the second or third largest private residence in the USA , when it was built, it was the tail end of the gilded age and what an age it was , Marjorie Meriweather Post was a fascinating character, she lived big, she had the largest private yacht in the world, married three times, I think and one of her daughter's was the actress, Dina Merrill.
The largest private residence in the U.S. is Vanderbilt's Biltmore in N.Carolina
The 2nd largest is the Otto Kahn estate on Long Island.
@@tirebiter1680 How about Hearst's castle in California ?
We are talking about the house. Although Hearst had an Estate, that was bigger than THE state of Rhode Island, that is land "the Castle" is still mot a bigger building than Biltmore
MARRIED 4 TIMES. #2 WAS E F HUTTON
Too, too much space for me to live comfortably. Thanks Ken for showing us around.
Love your videos!! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
That is a beautiful mansion. Thank you so much and thank you also for not making this political.
great video, nothing will change, it will continue to be the home of the greatest President this country ever had and will remain with his family afterwards.
The entire story of the building, till this day is just amazing. Such a specials place. And then to think that the guy bought it decades ago, still owns it, and actually become the POTUS, is just... like a fairy tail.
Whatever happens I think the property should not be abandoned. I am sure the cost of maintaining such a large property is very expensive.
Love your videos. do you know if the property was air conditioned from the beginning
Thank You for sharing this with us!
Well done, thank you.
Somehow I just can’t imagine flip-flopping my way through that place with a damp bathing suit after enjoying a refreshing dip in the ocean.
Sorry everyone but im not a Trump fan. But Damnit this is an amazing property!!
Thank you! One of America's most extraordinary castles! You are a tease! LOL!!! 🤘❤🇺🇸