What Happened to Madam CJ Walker's Mansion? (The First Woman to Earn 1 Million Dollars)

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The first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States had a rough road from rags to riches.
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[@dalechodorow7465]

We are so glad that the C.J. Walker Mansion has survived and is being used for such a noble purpose. My wife and I passed it many times when we lived nearby in Westchester County and always wondered what would become of it. Madame C.J. Walker was an inspiration to many people, and we are pleased that her legacy continues.

[@destinyjoyner6493]

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[@jknumber5138]

I guess. Still, you can't take it with you. We all know what she's known for. That's making money. I personally don't care about that mansion. RIP to C.J. W💙🕊

[@sharonhaywood2818]

Thank God

[@brownlytle]

It is wonderful to have all the skilled detailed work saved and the home restored. The home and story are an inspiration to us all.

[@moobrien1747]

It's still an uppity whorehouse? Cool!

[@David49305]

You completely skipped over the fact that her company was headquartered in Indianapolis. She lived there before moving to NY, while the company continued to be managed in Indy. The Madame CJ Walker building still stands!

[@Bahia82]

Very true

[@punkanelliefonkbush8811]

Her company building still stands? I didn't know that. Thanks 👍

[@darlenebattle2713]

That's great news!

[@imjusteb]

I came to the comments to look for this. As a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, founded in Indianapolis, Madame CJ Walker is mentioned in our history books. Suprised her Indy foundation was not a part of this documentary.

[@ddmatt1920]

@@imjusteb Happy Centennial Sister Greek! Same blue different crew. 💙🤍💙💛

[@margiedaniels489]

I live in Westchester County, NY. I drive by this property regularly. I am proud of what it represents. I have also toured the home, truly it's a sight to behold.

[@cherylb5871]

I didn't realize that was where it was located. I imagine there's enough to see that I should devote an entire day to viewing it.

[@SpanishEclectic]

She overcame many obstacles and helped a lot of people. It's good to see that her home survived and benefits future generations. Really classic and beautiful style, with balance and taste.

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in powerful peace Madam C.J. Walker🙏 23 December 1867 ~ 25 May 1919⚘

[@LaNoire27]

Thank you for this! I absolutely love Madame CJ Walker. As a black woman myself, her story has always been an inspiration for me.

[@joecesa1013]

What a story, and what an inspiration to anyone who feels their cards are stacked against them. And the generosity of Madam Walker should be an example to every successful person on how to remember your roots, and how to return something to the community.

[@punkanelliefonkbush8811]

She was truly an inspiration and motivating factor in my life. In less than a week after I had read that she was America's 1st self-made female millionaire, I made a small investment in some metal and used it to pull off one of the most successful bank heists in this nation's history, and without ever being apprehended. And then, with as much accuracy as I could muster, I purposefully grazed a few lackadaisical bank tellers in order to incite the level of urgency needed to expedite their slow mathematical skills. My goodness 🤔What is wrong with our school system! How on earth did they get hired at a bank after miscounting my withdrawal request and leaving me shortchanged and feeling robbed of my dreams of acquiring 3 sumptuous estates located in 3 foreign countries. But after I made a furious rush-return to the bank, the grazings worked instant wonders in revitalizing their long-forsaken adding skills. And HOW!

[@cccro6228]

Many people don't believe in helping others. What they do believe in is holding on tightly to whatever they have and they appear to be very successful at doing so and without any regrets.

[@StamperWendy]

It's good to see a good person, who had a bad start, end up doing well for herself. Thanks, Ken!

[@billlawton1186]

Madam Walkers accomplishments overshadow her architect’s masterpiece!

[@carolynnixon7095]

The barrel ceilings and the electric chandelier caught my attention and the house exterior is stunning. I'm happy the house was saved for the intended purpose. Thank you for sharing the story!

[@headymoe]

The architect, Brother Vertner Woodson Tandy, was a founding member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The first collegiate fraternity for African American men. 🤙🏾

[@goldenlady1213]

Thanks so much for giving us information about Mr. Tandy. What an AMAZING architect !!!!!!!!!

[@vinsonfamilycollectibles8213]

06!! Beautiful story and the comments are adding to the greatness of it all. If you want it, you can do it!

[@isaiahstevenson8923]

06 🤙🏽

[@Sandra-du6cv]

That's absolutely informative I say PROUDLY !!!!!!!!

[@sbmrymer]

Nice

[@marcelljamal3648]

She was not the first black female millionaire it was Annie Turnbo Malone , she also was the one who hired Sista CJ and walker and introduced her to the industry. She worked for Sista Annie as a saleswoman until she eventually took the formula she learned from her boss and copied it and moved to another state and started selling it there with the same name and everything. Annie lived to about 90 and they even celebrate her locally in St Louis til this day.

[@minxdemaxzmohr9252]

Actually 1st black female millionaire is Sarah Rector!

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Thank you for stating the truth. Many of these amazing women should be noticed, and I am not dimming the light of Louisiana born Madame C.J. Walker. I believe that society didn't want people to think that there were multiple women that were millionaires, so they only declared Madame C.J. Walker the millionaire.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Looks like some additional research is called for.

[@maiat5643]

Not the first black female millionaire, the first female millionaire of any color.

[@Bahia82]

Sarah didn’t earn her money. Annie is the first self made

[@TheBAHgroup]

I toured her house years ago and it was beautiful inside....grounds were beautiful...take a day trip up the Hudson, its worth it....

[@TammyVee]

How did you book a tour?

[@christopherkraft1327]

Sarah Walker has such a fascinating story!! I'm so glad to see that her beloved home lives on with such a great purpose!!! Thanks for sharing another interesting video!!! 👍👍🙂

[@ML-xi2rt]

Living in Westchester county NY I’ve driven by the beautiful home many many times and have always been in awe of it!

[@twilightpurpleglow]

First time I hear about this amazing woman, her home, her work, her legacy. Mrs. CJ Walker was and should continue to be an inspiration to all women. I loved that you told her story with respect and very delicate as those were hard times, so sorry a widow with a baby. Incredible how she found the love in her products and with her second husband the business strived. I loved her beautiful Mansion; but most of all that it still stands, a testament to her legacy and her memory. Most Mansions are demolished and it's sad, today I am happy to see this video that the home of a very hard working prosperous woman still stands. Thank You for this video.

[@rayn8740]

I've read about her amazing accomplishments, so to see her home is pretty cool. It's a nice personal side to a historic figure. Women like her and Esté Lauder have built colossal fortunes in the beauty business. How great to be able to see how her life and eventual success was reflected in her home. I loved the harp in the music room. What a great looking house too. Thank goodness it has been preserved for posterity. What a success story reflected in her legacy home. Thanks!

[@cynthianesbitt6197]

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[@stevemartin6934]

Beautiful !!!!!! loved it

[@kellingtonlink956]

Well done Her! Impressive. Good people should be rewarded. Thanks for the video.

[@gavingavalli389]

for context: $1million was equivalent to $31 million in todays money

[@lizlittle1641]

I love that dining room. I'm glad the house is still used. Thank you for sharing!

[@ShayBK]

I loved this story! Thank you Ken for putting this together! It is nice to see a positive continuation of a really special home.

[@cassandraralph5906]

What an amazing woman! Nothing like determination, patience and hard work to make a decent life. Beautiful house

[@honestmom1958]

It was interesting to learn more about Ms. Walker. So glad that house survives and is used for its intended purpose. Thank you, Ken, for another great video!

[@detroitpistons4095]

I love 💕 Mrs. CJ Walker and her house 🏡 r.i.p. 🙏 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@mckayloving1933]

I think this is my new favorite episode. One of the founders of my fraternity designed this home. Thank you for covering this home.

[@lizlittle1641]

This is a really cool story. I need to share it with my students.

[@lifeslittlesweets]

This is an incredible story, thank you for sharing it. I am so glad that the house survives to this day!

[@rickyt3961]

That’s awesome!… so happy this one wasn’t bulldozed over 👏🏽 . thanks for sharing 6:11

[@mharrisona5526]

Spectacular property, but more importantly a spectacularly inspirational lady!

[@pmn2821]

Thank goodness another one saved.

[@sylviajones4907]

Great video. Thank you. So glad this mansion has survived.

[@stefaniemccoy7377]

I agree Mr. Chodorow. It is a fascinating story. I am very interested in history and it is wonderful that the building remains standing and used to encourage others. She was a pioneer.

[@jared1870]

Always love the videos about houses that survive.

[@jayp9275]

I love this do more videos on black wealth and beautiful homes

[@JohnBrown-cn2qz]

Wow! Very interesting episode of This House.There are so many interesting mansions in the United States, so you will never run out of new episodes for us. Thanks!

[@garywait3231]

Thanks for a very interesting and informative video, from which I learned much new information. One slight correction, however. The Estey organ ( at least the one shown) is a reed organ, not a pipe organ. Toward the end of its existence, Estey ( of Brattleboro, VT) did make a few (not very good) pipe organs, but that was after this house was built and furnished. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and all your videos about these houses and the fascinating people who owned them.

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you for the feedback, I did not know that! Glad you enjoyed the video, cheers!

[@JohnBrown-cn2qz]

Also, there was a harp standing in the corner of the music room.

[@KatWoman_]

Wonderful history. More of this, please.

[@sharksport01]

A'lelia had some funny parties up in there. There is a great documentary on YT from 1980s featuring interviews with many people who knew and/or worked with the Walker ladies.

[@marshon918]

This house was used in Big Puns music video “ You Came Up “

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

Thank you so much Ken for presenting this historic home.

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

What a lovely story! Thanks so much for sharing it with us 🙏❤️

[@mileshigh1321]

Great history and beautiful house that I am glad still stands!

[@jazzysophie9943]

Btw: The house is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. She certainly has GREAT taste.

[@dww2006]

Gorgeous. Happy it survived.

[@lexismom9341]

Just goes to show you, hard work and ambition pay off. And, to think she was a woman of color!! Amazing!!

[@punkanelliefonkbush8811]

Yes and all that hard work and ambition truly exhibited itself around the 1920s in a small handful of wealthy black communities across America. Greenwood Oklahoma for example. Black Wallstreet

[@yb6346]

Thank you sooo much. Really enjoyed this.

[@carlaschultheis3662]

Beautiful home and so tastefully done. I can’t say that about a lot of mansion I have seen. Money can’t buy you taste and clearly she had that.

[@veinuj]

Just beautiful!

[@angelb.6319]

This Is AMAZING!!! I Had No Idea..!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@tarareads23]

Thanks for video! I knew about her especially growing up near Irvington. But a lot I didn’t, thanks again!😊

[@thinktank2255]

This is the most in-depth information that I have ever learned about Madam CJ Walker. Thanks so much! The information is an inspiration!

[@mikejackson1410]

Great video about a wonderful house with a beautiful history that survived. Excellent!

[@MsAngelaLVann]

A reminder that the impossible is possible - with courage, and hope! Thank you! Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! 🤶🏼🎅🏽

[@zovalentine7305]

Beautiful inspirational woman !!!! 🌟🌟 🙏😇 🌟🌟

[@johnfd0210]

I enjoyed this so much, and wonderful to know the home is still standing, and being used. There is a Madame C. J. Walker Theater still being utilized in Indianapolis.

[@CANDCESS2]

Why did you say that her and her husband “schemed”? They actually developed a plan for her hair care products. A better choice of words could have been used.

[@jenx818]

BEST STORY I EVER HEARD of a self made millionaire!!! Such an inspiration!!!

[@n.herbig7592]

This was awesome 😎 thank you 😊

[@susprime7018]

Always happy to see a St. Louis woman, who did well.

[@carsonphillips7723]

I love the way you made this presentation. Very tasteful. thank you.

[@jacquelinerobinson8995]

Thank u for sharing ❤

[@danyellerobinson5940]

What a great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryumlee9892]

Great job! Thanks

[@josetterobinson-eaton1391]

wow, great video, I learned so much. Thanks

[@ShrandaM]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sagittariusbeauty]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@Kmindia2005]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this ! Such an inspiring story ❤🙏🏽

[@larryjones-emery807]

Thank you for the information.

[@lindasimpson6740]

Indeed I did. Thank you for the information.

[@honeybee8929]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@maryamalfayed223]

Thank you for sharing a part of what I consider to be my history because through madam CJ Walker's efforts many African-American women have excelled in business and other endeavors in this country something that her parents and grandparents could have never even imagined! 🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Holly-ro3yq]

Great video. Ty!

[@okay5045]

I pass the CJ Walker Mansion often and I make a note of it every single time. I point it out to everyone it brings great pride. I would live tondo a tour one day.

[@TheLifeofJenelle]

Wow. Never knew her last name was Breedlove. Breedlove is on my family tree. I wonder if there is a connection.

[@derricklangford4725]

Great video Ken 👍🏾, I remember reading in Ebony magazine about the previous owner and how he made his money on Wallstreet.

[@Bahia82]

Doley family are old money Black Americans who ancestry and business acumen starts in Louisiana over 200 years ago

[@bresymone8761]

Wow. I never knew she grew up in Vicksburg,Ms. That’s where I live now. That’s why it’s great to learn different history lessons

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the music room, and the barrel ceiling in the dining room!

[@Ms.MaryAnn]

I love ❤️ this story. It should be shared continuously

[@maguffintop2596]

So the first woman millionaire was an orphaned ex slave? I’m 56 years old and I have never heard the story I would think this is something every kid in America should know by the time they are eight years old.

[@punkanelliefonkbush8811]

You'd think so lol

[@apocalipsereich6997]

Great, moving, inspiring❤❤❤

[@loirinlancaster3]

I enjoyed it and Thankyou

[@lianalonge1984]

Thank you for covering this amazing woman. It’s not only a reflection of African American History and the success of women, but of AMERICAN HISTORY‼️🇺🇸❤️😊👩🏿👵🏼👩🏿‍🦲👳🏾‍♂️👩🏼‍🦱👨🏼‍🦳🧔🏿‍♂️👩🏻👨🏻‍🦰👴🏽

[@crescentmoonchild4031]

Great story and house!

[@cartomancycarmen]

This is the most beautiful home I have ever seen! I love that it was not only Black owned but even thr architect! What a dream design

[@gagecarty4290]

A good thing that the neighbors banded together to preserve the mansion

[@suzannebert3652]

Very inspiring and beautiful story

[@janedee6488]

Wonderful!

[@jebule28]

Great video! Such a beautiful home.

[@firecracker3911]

Excellent!

[@margarita8442]

Interesting !!!

[@Watersart___]

I use to pass the mansion everyday going to work when I lived in Westchester county. Gorgeous home.

[@joijaxx]

Thank you!

[@brightemerald3924]

Great documentary. She was a beautiful spirit.

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Beautiful story! Can you tour the mansion today? ❤️🙏

[@zanealberto7741]

Wow this is wonderful 👍💙🙏🥰zane

[@annettehall1569]

Amazing and Beautiful! Thank you.

[@dinahjackson8146]

AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL STORY !!! ❤

[@lorealdrayton6164]

NICE! thank you!

[@maureen14]

I never heard about this woman or of the story before and I'm in the beauty industry. Beautiful home! I wish she got to enjoy it longer.

[@soulfulrootz6546]

Wow you’ve never read about her in school?