tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post7907960550878571445..comments2024-03-28T09:54:05.932-07:00Comments on BIG OLD HOUSES: In MemoriamJohn Foremanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05062464473900774511noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-89874900945978823982022-05-03T21:03:18.326-07:002022-05-03T21:03:18.326-07:00So true, I live in the area. I drive by the St.Ign...So true, I live in the area. I drive by the St.Ignatitus Retreat House. Now I only see all the tree cut for more home. The area is over develop, and we lost part history of old architectureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-63279745339161460332021-12-13T07:20:36.107-08:002021-12-13T07:20:36.107-08:00Memory foam mattresses are the most comfortable ma...Memory foam mattresses are the most comfortable mattresses available in the market. <a href="https://kogler-usa.com/" rel="nofollow">freight broker</a><br />kenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090300155295526037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-90898684525427199842021-08-17T09:55:04.021-07:002021-08-17T09:55:04.021-07:00Professional movers usually assess the property be...Professional movers usually assess the property before they start packing the truck and they make a plan in their minds as to how to tackle whatever items you need moved. <a href="https://movingnearme.com/best-movers-near-me/" rel="nofollow">Best Movers Near Me</a><br />Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413761483167233998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-33420753931709370022021-01-14T07:40:48.692-08:002021-01-14T07:40:48.692-08:00I went on many retreats at St. Ignatius Retreats.....I went on many retreats at St. Ignatius Retreats..It was like leaving the world for 3 short nights..Father Damian presented mass on Sunday mornings..At one time they housed a man from another country who was receiving many surgeries from burns and needed a place to live..We would often hear the sound of a piano coming from a downstairs room and it was beautiful.. I have wonderful memories there..I know they needed much work including a new boiler system that would cost over 100,000 dollars, amongst many other repairs..I was also saddened when news came out regarding the coming closure..I attended Father Damiani last mass to a full house.. I am deeply grateful to have enjoyed this retreat house and will hold onto the wonderful memories..It is my understanding that St.Genevieve Chapel was dismantled and reset in Fordham University. I have since moved to Asheville North Carolina and on a return visit to New York I would love to see the Chapel again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414284733834270768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-67383184231004784702021-01-14T07:37:31.510-08:002021-01-14T07:37:31.510-08:00I went on many retreats at St. Ignatius Rrtreats.....I went on many retreats at St. Ignatius Rrtreats..It was like leaving the world for 3 short nights..Father Damian presented mass on Sunday mornings..At one time they house a man from another country who was receiving many surgeries from burns and needed a place to live..We would often hear the sound of a piano coming from a downstairs room and it was beautiful.. I have wonderful memories there..I know they needed much work including a new boiler system that would cost 100,000 dollars, amongst many other repairs..I was also saddened when news came out regarding the coming closure..I attended Father Damiani last mass to a full house.. I am deeply grateful to have enjoyed this great house and will hold onto the wonderful memories..It is my understanding that Genevieve Chapel was dismantled and reset in Fordham University. I have since moved to Asheville North Carolina and on a return visit to New York I would love to see the Chapel..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414284733834270768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-62944137730422248782014-02-28T14:44:19.041-08:002014-02-28T14:44:19.041-08:00I appreciate you keeping this site up and running....I appreciate you keeping this site up and running. I walked the grounds during the demolition in December and took pictures of the exposed walls all around Inisfada. Bathroom stalls, drapes, wooden wall carvings and more lay exposed, waiting to be pulled down and carted away. The insensitive way the Jesuits disposed of this holy place, has broken the hearts of many hundreds of faithful Catholics.Your website helps keep the memories of a warm and inviting palace alive in our hearts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-23849010053421328482013-12-06T08:50:37.688-08:002013-12-06T08:50:37.688-08:00Demolition of Inisfada began December 5, 2013. An...Demolition of Inisfada began December 5, 2013. And while it's shameful that the house was destroyed, your photos serve as an invaluable record of a singular and amazing building. Thank you for sharing them with your readers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14847821826631714428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-91692911459240680882013-12-05T19:44:22.658-08:002013-12-05T19:44:22.658-08:00It seems a wrecking ball has been delivered to the...It seems a wrecking ball has been delivered to the site. Farewell, beautiful house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-30934676752328004792013-08-20T07:51:47.951-07:002013-08-20T07:51:47.951-07:00It would be a shame to see it go. It would be nice...It would be a shame to see it go. It would be nice to see the new owners find a good use for it. Condo's / lofts maybe .Tang772https://www.blogger.com/profile/07516865463269528135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-65566011572434187352013-08-11T17:12:27.754-07:002013-08-11T17:12:27.754-07:00That hall, by the way, appears to be even bigger t...That hall, by the way, appears to be even bigger than the one at Hatfield House, among the largest of the Prodigy Houses of the Elizabethan-Jacobean era in England when owners often bankrupted themselves sacrificing at the altar of conspicuous consumption.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-7286389108138425032013-08-11T12:40:40.803-07:002013-08-11T12:40:40.803-07:00Could we keep the focus on efforts to ensure the s...Could we keep the focus on efforts to ensure the survival of this house and not on blaming this or that party for its peril, or on historical sidebars? Why, for instance, as has been done many times before, can't Inisfada be turned into residences? There are dozens of successful examples in the US and particularly in the UK, where instead of dividing such enormous houses into flats floor-by-floor, resulting in a lot of chopping up of the large downstairs rooms, a vertical division has frequently been employed. I brought this up on the Old Long Island blog and only hope somebody was listening, or is listening now, who has connections in the real estate development world. That the house COULD be preserved in a way that would allow the current owners a reasonable return on their investment SHOULD be possible. Finger-pointing isn't where Inisfada's would-be protectors should be directing their energies. Defeatism likewise will not lead to a good outcome. Persuasion, in the form of a well-placed, diplomatically expressed word or two in the right quarter, still might.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-60818847127662110582013-08-11T04:13:58.309-07:002013-08-11T04:13:58.309-07:00Obviously, the Jesuits have kept the property, and...Obviously, the Jesuits have kept the property, and kept it well, for as long as possible. Whatever else may be said of the order, they can't be accused of insensitivity to the arts! <br /><br />On little point, though. Pius XII was most certainly not silent on the treatment of the Jews. The Church co-ordinated efforts that saved hundreds of thousands, through fake baptismal certificates, diplomatic visas, and even opening Castelgandolfo and other residences as refuges, packed even in the corridors with cots for Jews seeking safety. <br /> <br />Pius himself was untiring in his efforts to get the word out, but Churchill and Roosevelt ignored him. The pope then took out full-page ads in the New York Times detailing the atrocities--they're still there in the paper's archives, and they're still ignored, as the whole history of the episode is ignored, by American historians--who show a persistent prejudice against the Church. But the documents are there for anybody to see. <br /> <br />Thanks for so many great shots of this very interesting building! Kevin Orlin Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-52415801508258859372013-08-08T14:37:50.774-07:002013-08-08T14:37:50.774-07:00Beautiful place, grand as can be. But really, if ...Beautiful place, grand as can be. But really, if the church received this incredibly valuable gift (and much else of great value) from the Bradys, then used it for a long long time, wouldn't one think that they should show some care at least to see that it's kept intact by whomever buys it, while they can keep all the free cash thus accrued. Surely such a stupendous place could fine some use besides food for the crusher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-23439562875523161362013-08-08T13:13:35.186-07:002013-08-08T13:13:35.186-07:00This is a very sad story. The Jesuits share in 50%...This is a very sad story. The Jesuits share in 50% of the blame for literally shafting the Long Island communities that hosted them for generations. It is disrespectful and greedy to close up and not care what happens to the community and the people that you once served, let alone the magnificent building you once called home. They also provided a nice big old slap in the face to Mrs Brady's generosity too. Also the Village of North Hills will share the remaining 50% of the blame, run by a fool of a mayor who cant understand that this structure is an asset to his village and it's history. He has been quoted as saying he sees no historical importance in Inisfada and if the developers want to demolish it he will allow them to do so. The true meaning of village idiot is symbolized by the mayor of North Hills. The fact that we in the U.S. dont appreciate preserving our heritage, our culture, our environment and our past is disgraceful. Such structures will never be and can never be built again. You would think even fools like small minded village mayors would get the clue?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-48395815476310674512013-08-01T12:32:54.712-07:002013-08-01T12:32:54.712-07:00There was a story about saving this property in th...There was a story about saving this property in the NYT that prompted me to come back and read this post again. I wish I had $45 million to save it let alone enough money to maintain it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-15717411537532627792013-08-01T11:58:04.964-07:002013-08-01T11:58:04.964-07:00This beautiful historic home which was a GIFT to t...This beautiful historic home which was a GIFT to the Jesuits is now sold and slated to meet it's fate by way of a wrecking ball. This historic icon should have been protected, respected and treasured. Shame on the Village of North Hills! Google Inisfada and read the latest updates - also NY Times article 7/31/13 Sec AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-67052793986304799482013-03-25T20:11:33.674-07:002013-03-25T20:11:33.674-07:00www.Inisfada.org thanks for the information. We ar...www.Inisfada.org thanks for the information. We are putting togeather a group to try and save this wonderful part of Long Island History.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-43984454884378417882013-02-16T18:26:42.071-08:002013-02-16T18:26:42.071-08:00My friend suggested me to visit your blog. Very we...My friend suggested me to visit your blog. Very well explained. Thanks for the write up! This is really some great stuff here! I will visit here very often.New Launch Condohttp://thenewlaunch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-62173529982116019612013-01-01T21:23:05.550-08:002013-01-01T21:23:05.550-08:00This post was interesting as well as the photos. I...This post was interesting as well as the photos. I had a great time reading your work and for me this was informative. 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Not sure why, exactly, as the only mention of three fishes is in the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, but there you are.Lady Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608765381189723792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-373797144097653942012-08-30T08:44:48.450-07:002012-08-30T08:44:48.450-07:00My God, I love your blog so so so so so so so so s...My God, I love your blog so so so so so so so so so much. There, I have no fancy way of saying it! I get so excited when I see a new post! Thank you for the great work you do! Always a pleasure reading your blog! A greek fan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170852285107502075.post-18466220643318244402012-08-27T13:38:17.472-07:002012-08-27T13:38:17.472-07:00Incredible power
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