Video: "The Mansions of Cornwall"

 

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, L. Susan Wentzel and Michael A. Trump gave a lecture entitled: “The Mansions of Cornwall: Icons of an Industrial Dynasty.” Their program showcased the various mansions, past and present, located throughout the Cornwall area. The program utilized many historic photographs, and focused on the families that resided in them, as well as highlighted the various architectural styles designed by highly acclaimed and nationally renowned architects. Spanning from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century, many of these imposing structures were not only a status symbol that exhibited the wealth of the family’s dynasty but stood as icons of Cornwall, Pennsylvania's remarkable iron industry. The speakers are well known Lebanon County educators and authors of local history who have collaborated on numerous projects together including their publications: “Communities of Cornwall Across Time.” This talk was done as part of a series of lectures for the Cornwall Iron Furnace by the Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates. The Cornwall Iron Furnace is owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

The lecture may be viewed on YouTube here.

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