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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Chandelier Peachy: The Peach Room Chandelier - Gracie Mansion Chandeliers


This chandelier was made in France, circa 1800. The sun-burst forms behind the flames of the candles that would have originally been used in this fixture would have reflected the light produced by the candles, imbuing the room with prism-like light. The Peach Room is located in Gracie Mansion’s Wagner Wing, a modern addition to the house completed in 1966. The chandelier was given to Gracie Mansion to celebrate the opening of the Wing and has been in its present location since that time.  Peachy Deegan would love to have a party for Whom You Know under this chandelier and perhaps that day Mayor Bloomberg can call it The Peachy Room?  


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). 

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