Whom You Know: Chandelier Peachy: The Library Chandelier

Monday, November 16, 2009

Chandelier Peachy: The Library Chandelier - Gracie Mansion Chandeliers

Neither candles nor gas were used to produce light in this English light fixture, but oil. Called an Argand lamp after the Swiss inventor who invented and patented the process, oil was stored in the center reservoir – here, urn-shaped – and funneled to wicks located in glass chimneys. Argand lamps burned brighter and longer than candles. The fixture was made in London, circa 1820, and is attributed to the manufacturer Johnston Brookes & Co. Today you will see it in the Library of Gracie mansion. Peachy Deegan loves it!

We recommend Tours of the Gracie Mansion!

Tours at Gracie Mansion

Gracie Mansion was built by Archibald Gracie, a prosperous shipping merchant, as a summer house for his family in 1799. Gracie’s friends included political, civic, and artistic leaders of the day; Alexander Hamilton, Governor De Witt Clinton, Rufus King, Josiah Quincy, Joseph Bonaparte, and Washington Irving were all visitors to the House. During construction of the FDR Drive, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses convinced city officials to designate Gracie Mansion as the official residence of the Mayor of the City of New York, and in 1942, Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia moved in. Since that time, nine mayors have made Gracie Mansion their home. In 2002, the interior and exterior of the House were restored, transforming Gracie Mansion into the “People’s House,” providing increased accessibility to the public. Gracie Mansion is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.

Tea Tours continue the tradition of Gracie’s celebrated hospitality and are available for groups of 25-50 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at $25 per person. A selection of delicious, homemade tea sandwiches, teacakes and scones are served.

General Tours are on most Wednesdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM and 2 PM. General admission is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors, and students are admitted free of charge. Tours last approximately forty-five minutes.

School Tours are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and school groups are free of charge.

Reservations are required for all tours. To make reservations for individuals or groups, or to volunteer or to help support the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, please call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK outside of New York City).

Recent Testimonials by Brand Ambassadors on their Experience with Whom You Know

"I work with Peachy Deegan because she's prolific at what she does. She's a hard worker, she's thoughtful and she's tasteful at what she writes which is very important. Peachy gets the facts correct, and just that alone is worth its weight in gold."

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President
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http://www.intelexusallc.com/

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-Giuliano Zuliani, Owner of Primola Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/Primola-Canaletto-restaurants-NYC-135616799831091

"
Peachy Deegan is a gem. She is wonderful to feature our Irish brands in 'Whom You Know'! The articles are beautifully and passionately presented, bringing products and brands to life, making both relevant and fun for her many faithful followers to read. I am immensely proud for our hand-crafted products to be included in this venue!"

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Bill Follett
President, Belleek Group North America
www.Belleek.com

"As you know from my past features, Peachy Deegan and I were in the same class at Boston College prior to either of us becoming entrepreneurs. When we played together on the BC Alumni softball team in Central Park years ago, she mentioned she could not find a great dentist in Manhattan and could often be found networking on her phone in the outfield hiding from the ball. She was my second patient ever in 2006 when I opened my dental practice; I was one of the first sponsors on Whom You Know and the first Mover and Shaker featured in 2009 and have worked with her continuously since. She's even talked her friends that are doctors into being my patients, and they subsequently send their hospital colleagues. I don't know anyone that is as great of a networker and writer as Peachy, nevermind that she is upstanding and always good for her word. Cosmopolitan Dental is so happy to be in the company of the caliber of major brands she works with today, and although she will tell you a million ways to get your teeth dirty between Peachy's Picks, Terrific Takeout and Peachy's Pantry, Peachy Deegan will tell you there is only one way to get your teeth clean!"
-Dr. Garo Nazarian, Founder and Owner of Cosmopolitan Dental
http://cosmopolitandental.com/