Astor's elite social circle. The bad news is that the mansion is no longer open to the public for tours or available for weddings and other functions. We'll keep our fingers crossed and provide updates once any decisions are made.
The mansion is no longer open for tours or available for functions. William's wife Caroline, the undisputed queen of American society , would spend 8 weeks a year here during the summer. She hosted amazing parties for those fortunate enough to be included in the elite list of "" that she and Ward McAllister created. For over two decades, Beechwood Mansion was the epicenter of Gilded Age festivities.
In some ways, it continues to be so to this day. No matter what time of day or year you come here, the Beechwood Theatre Company will be portraying either Mrs. Astor's family, friends and servants. If you visit during the off-season, you'll be applying for a position on the domestic staff. While watching TV in the common living room in the large, third floor apartment, both actors saw in their side vision a woman in a yellow ballroom dress.
They thought it was the actress who lived in one of the other rooms, as she owned a period dress of that color. Probably so, as people have been having personal experiences for years: seeing, hearing and feeling spirits. The only paranormal investigation of Beechwood Mansion that I could find, was one of the early episodes of Ghost Hunters Season 2, Episode 8. The investigators were doing passive investigations back then when this episode was filmed, just depending on their equipment, and not trying to entice spirits to come out, by having EVP sessions, or providing trigger objects or situations, or by gently chiding or provoking.
It was also an all male investigating team. Some spirits respond only to women. Be sure to watch the video below on the ghost hunting method used by Paranormal Inc. They also discovered that some of the heating ducts in the basement had towels stuffed in them, which might have been the cause for the cold ballroom.
If they took the towels out, would it get warmer in the ballroom? The interview with the staff docent included in this episode was an indication that some spirit is getting chuckles and recognition! Her affect was a good indication that she indeed had a personal experience. This is the logic of some ghost hunting groups, thinking that their equipment by itself will inevitably do all the work for them. This 8th episode of Season 2 was filmed in the early years of this entertaining show.
Watching their recent shows, the viewer can see real growth in their skills and more openness and alertness to paranormal incidences. There is now at least one female investigator on the team in their current TV episodes. Being under new ownership means that changes in Beechwood Mansion will inevitably take place; changes that the spirits may not like at first — perhaps inspiring a call for a paranormal investigation by the new owners because of increased activity.
While the spirits of the mansion should be pleased with all the fine art work set up throughout this home, and less of meddling strangers in their rooms, they will truly miss the fancy up-scale weddings and social events that have long been held here.
For chuckles, they may begin to tease the people who now own the mansion, to let them know that they are still in residence, and maybe even try to make suggestions! Skip to content. Beechwood Mansion was party central for the well-to-do, creating wonderful memories. Spirits of loyal servants continue in their service. A spirit who died in a famous accident finds comfort and amusement here. Unrequited love and shameful treatment caused a suicide. Madeleine raised her son in this mansion, and had many happy memories here as well.
General Activity Experienced Staff, actors and actresses involved with The Beechwood Theatre Company and visitors for years have experienced: Doors that open after being shut. This happens on all the floors. Cold spots that have been felt in various parts of the mansion, especially the ballroom.
Disembodied voices, have been heard by people. Candles have been blown out by an unseen presence or two, as the air was still with no drafts. Many folks have experienced the feeling of being touched. Spirit of a Lady in a Yellow Ballroom Dress Several members of the Beechwood Theatre Company, who live in the third floor large apartment, have seen: A female entity in a yellow turn-of-the-century ballroom dress — Thought probably to be Caroline Lena Astor, though it could also be Madeleine, as this apparition has been seen on the third floor via the staircase, perhaps to go to her extensive clothes closets.
Check this out! Paranormal Inc. As someone with a background in preservation having worked at the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation this is excellent news.
I am wicked happy that this home is being restored to a museum. I thought someone was going to tear it down to make another builder box.. This is a beautiful house and a piece of American culture.
Kindest regards! Thanks for the comment, Bill. I agree, it's an important house, and it's great that someone with the resources to "do it right' has taken it on and decided to share it with the public. Best, Leslie. I keep looking for recent updates on the progress and can find none. Kudos to Ellison for restoring this magnificent house. I remember touring this house years ago and it was the best of all of the mansions. Unfortunately the other Bellevue mansions are looking a bit faded likely due to funding deficiencies.
That won't be a problem with Beechwood and thankfully Rough Point.
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