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Title
Gambrill Mansion
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Photograph - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
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Derivative - (the original image remains in the public domain).
The second in a Plantation House/Estate architecture series of images done in various techniques of digital painting or manipulation. This piece is a derivative art work based on a small public domain image.
Gambrill House � Frederick, Maryland
The main block of the house was richly ornamented and constructed on a double-pile center-passage plan. A broad porch spanned the length of the northwest front facade, and upper-story balconies projected from the second and third floors. A long three-story service wing was integrated into the rear of the house, forming an ell. Gambrill later added an enclosed rear porch, divided into a lower level summer dining room and an upper level solarium.
Gambrill Family, ca. 1890
The house was elaborately furnished and designed with spacious and elegantly detailed rooms. It was suited to both the functional domestic requirements of the Gambrills' large family and their fondness for entertaining guests in grand style on special social occasions. A double parlor, a library, and a dining room were on the first floor, while large-scale entertaining was accommodated by the third floor ballroom and built-in stage. Seven fireplaces were built in the house, with imported Italian marble used for the mantels and hearths of those on the first floor. A continuous balustrade complemented the central walnut staircase extending in an open stairwell from the first to third floors.
The architectural sophistication of the mansion was supported by mechanical features considered highly progressive at the time. These included a coal-burning furnace, gas wall-mounted lamps throughout the house, a gas cooking range, and an innovative plumbing system providing hot and cold running water and sewage disposal. A large cistern remains behind the mansion where water, pumped from a spring several hundred yards to the north, was stored and delivered to the house by gravity for domestic use.
n 1897, however, during a period of national recession, Gambrill was forced to surrender title to his estate and mills. Gambrill's finances had been strained by the costs of rebuilding his mill in Frederick after it was destroyed by fire in 1893 and by fierce competition from more technologically advanced milling operations in the Upper Midwest. The properties were conveyed to his daughter and son-in-law, and shortly thereafter sold out of the family. Gambrill retired to Frederick, where he lived until his death in 1932 at the age of 102. Araby Mill was never reactivated after his ownership.
The National Park Service acquired the Gambrill House in the 1980s. It currently serves as the headquarters for the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), an organization dedicated to training maintenance workers in historic preservation skills and preserving historic structures throughout the National Park Service system.
Significance: The Gambrill House was built ca. 1872 for James H. Gambrill, a successful Frederick County miller. Gambrill built the Second-Empire style mansion on high ground overlooking Araby Mill, a gristmill and the source of his prosperity. At the time it was one of the county's largest and grandest residences. The mansard-roofed building was one of the few full expressions of the Second-Empire style built in the Frederick County countryside. The National Park Service acquired the Gambrill property in 1981, to be part of Monocacy National Battlefield. The Battle of Monocacy (July 9, 1864) was fought on this and neighboring farms. Though the Confederacy won a nominal victory, Union commander Lew Wallace succeeded in delaying Confederate Jubal A. Early long enough to prevent the latter's seizure of Washington. The Gambrill House had yet to be built at the time of the battle. The mansion relates to the Civil War-period of the community, however, in that it is representative of rebuilding and improvement that took place locally during the immediate post-war years.
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April 23rd, 2012
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Burnaby, BC - Canada
This is magnificent. Your PoV and the textures add a really haunted feel. Well shot and processed. v
Stockholm, SE - Sweden
Powerful image, Lianne! The old mansion, the warm tones and textures make this work a magical invitation to walking into a fantasy world. V/F
Langhorne, PA - United States
I want to sleep here over night....or maybe the weekend...............this is a place I want to feel and understand.!!...........................very cool .!!............................................allen
Cape Town - South Africa
This is a beautiful work of art, Lianne! I marvel at how you use your skill to transform an original image into a breathtaking art form. Bravo!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an incredibly lovely thing for you to say Michael. I'm terribly sorry it's taken me so long to say thank you. I'll be by to visit your pages as soon as I can.
Livonia, MI - United States
Such a beautiful house and capture! That house has real character! vf
Lianne Schneider replied:
It does, doesn't it? I love these marvelous old homes and all their nooks and crannies. So glad you do too. Thank you so much Guy.
Hawaii Kai, Shingle Springs, CA - United States
WOW, what an amazing piece of architecture!! wow very nice treatment! Love it! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh I'm just so darned upset with myself for missing your lovely comment and taking so long to say thank you!! I'm doing a terrible job of keeping up! But thank you so much.
Seattle, Wa - United States
Lianne, Wow this is quite the place isn't it? I really appreciate your descriptions, and history of the Gambrill House, and it's family! It's so nice to read about what we are looking at. You write beautifully Lianne, which is an added bonus for all of us, that look at your photos! F/V
Lianne Schneider replied:
My what a lovely compliment - I'm so touched and so pleased. You just can't imagine how much that matters to me. Thank you!!
Cedar Rapids, Ia - United States
Lianne,This is Marvelous.Your Photos and write ups are great. Love very much and you are so kind to me,Hugs and thanks for comment on Rose Plate still life. Hugs,Marsha F/V
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Marsha - fighting this disease again so I'll be by to catch up with you as soon as I can. xoxo
Ankara - Turkey
What a treatment, So classy. V/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely of you Hayrettin - thank you so much. It is a beautiful old home.
Boise, ID - United States
Astonishing! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Sandi - I appreciate your visit and lovely comment a great deal.
BUdapest - Hungary
Wonderful picture, artistic composition!
Lianne Schneider replied:
How very kind of you to visit Demeter and to leave such a lovely comment. Thank you!
Albany, OR - United States
Oh my...I adore this image. You really have an eye for processing these historic images. Lovely rendition!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an incredibly lovely thing to say Bonnie - thank you so much. These places have such charm...I'm just so glad they've been preserved.
Green Lane, PA - United States
The description is topped only by this unbelievably beautiful work of art. As I read I thought "It must take a whole lot of work getting firewood for 7 fireplaces!". We sweat and strain to feed one wood stove:>). The architectural details in the picture are a lot like many upper class homes on the New England coast, and your processing is exquisite, as always. V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
These beautiful homes so fascinate me and I'm delighted that you liked it so much Carol. Thank you.
Concho - Snowflake, AZ - United States
Beautiful work, Lianne ... Very evocative. Looks like the sort of place I'd like to visit at night ... but not alone!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Actually this one's not really scary at all Peri - but it has been beautifully maintained and restored. I just love the uniqueness of it. Thank you so much!
Danvers, MA - United States
Nice home
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so much Paul - my goodness, the beautiful work you do puts me to shame. I appreciate the comment very much.
Fort Worth, Tx - United States
I love this! I have already voted but it is still so very amazing...... has a really amazing feel to it! Awesome capture again LIanne!
Maui, Ha - United States
. . Aloha Lianne . . enjoy your marvelous and fascinating description very much . . the amazing and very beautiful architecture of this historic estate is wonderful . love the light and masterful layering of texture and colour . this is very beautiful . . it is truly fantastic ;))) :: . .
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're such a sweetheart to say such lovely things Sharon. And your support and encouragement mean so much to me. Thank you my friend. xo
Cedar Rapids, Ia - United States
Lianne,Your art is amazing.The treatment enhances to it's wonderful glory. Love it.Thanks for support. You are so kind. Hugs,Marsha F&V !
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Marsha - you are on my mind and in my thoughts, my friend.
Razgrad, Ra - Bulgaria
Lianne Schneider replied:
Again Petko - I'm just very honored by the time and thoughtfulness of this video comment. Thank you.
Storybrooke, ME - United States
Lianne this is a fantastic piece I love what you do with textures - and a great writeup! V/F/SU
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a perfect gentleman you are Bob - such a gracious and lovely comment. Thank you so much.
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Lianne, Stunning! You can surely take any subject and bring out the beauty with in and around... Incredible work!
Lianne Schneider replied:
My goodness Chrisann, that's just one of the loveliest things anyone has said to me. Thank you so very much!
Langport, So - United Kingdom
I dont get much time to look around on here, but I always manage to find an amazing shot that you have done and this is one of them.
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are such a very kind gentleman Philip - thank you so much. I'm not around a great deal either, I'm afraid, so I miss far too much!
Fort Worth, Tx - United States
Lianne, wow this is an amazing capture of this amazing house filled with so much history. I love the way you captured the look, after reading this very interesting piece your words put the two together perfectly! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work as well as this amazing history, I really enjoyed it! V&F!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Maybe its a function of my own age, but I so love places that have a history or that are uniquely lovely in some way. I'm so very glad you liked this Shawn - thank you for your generous comment.
Lawrenceville, GA - United States
Wow..What an amazing house and image,..I just love the feel to this image ..You need to sneak inside and really get some great shots...Brilliant
Lianne Schneider replied:
LOL - so odd Ken but when I get inside these places, my mouth drops open and I forget I even have a camera. Besides...most such places will not allow you to take pics inside...such a shame. But thank you so much Ken.
Oxenford, Qu - Australia
Wonderful imagery Lianne, I love these old building, such history in them. A magnificent capture... and perfect composition. An excellent write up too...instant V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
I don't know why it posted twice either Blair...lol...but it's such a lovely comment, I was delighted to see it twice. Thank you so much!!
Strykersville, NY - United States
Thank you all so much for your gracious comments. My apologies to all for the long delay in expressing my appreciation. Have been under the weather this past week. Will try to catch up with most of you this weekend. Thank you so much for your lovely support. xox
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