What Happened to the Converse Mansion? (Conyers Farm)

Dive into the mysterious world of Edmund Converse, a millionaire with a passion for luxury and art. Discover his lavish estate, the secrets it holds, and the tragic fate that befell this once magnificent mansion. From groundbreaking innovations to unthinkable wealth, and a sudden tragic end - this is a tale you won't forget.
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What Happened to the Converse Mansion? (Conyers Manor)
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[@dolorescraig8322]

A sad ending but fabulous tale. I love your channel.

[@antiquingadventures]

Tragic loss of a gorgeous home. Even the outbuildings are amazing!😮

[@leslie-anneblake6000]

The balustrade with the circle details in the woodwork are incredible! Very modern for the times!❤

[@caroleinwv]

Hard to a pick a favorite room! The bathrooms are nice but I think the stairs and gallery are the best!

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

The water/clock tower looked like a lighthouse. Liked the idea that the clock automatically signaled shifts for the workers. When the house fell victim to arsen while under remodeling, I wonder. (sure it did- -a.k.a insurance scam!) 😢😮😊😅😂

[@marciafallon7653]

This estate is a beauty. Everything about the house and grounds was gorgeous. Funnily enough, out of all those beautiful rooms, I was drawn to the bathroom! I would love to have that off my bedroom!!!

[@megfuchs9425]

Absolutely love the stairs!!

[@gandfgandf5826]

Goodness me, the staircase! Magnificent. I want one just like it.

[@ronframe387]

The oak staircase and the wife's study were my favorites. Any natural unpainted woodwork is beautiful to me. What a tragedy just as it was coming back to life.

[@sheilakirby5616]

OMG THE WOODWORK IS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS ❣️❣️❣️

[@DC-id2ih]

Great video about an impressive home tragically lost....What I admired most about the property was that it was both a beautiful estate as well as a working/productive farm. It really is sad when you hear or read about these grand estates from the 19th or early 20th century falling into ruin.....I think it would have been wonderful if the original property could somehow have survived into the 21st century as a kind of living museum and/or working-farm open to the public...ah well....at least we have your videos to give us these glimpses from the past...cheers!

[@tiffanyjack6095]

I don't know about a favorite room per say, but the woodwork in the home is nothing short of spectacular. Well, I should probably correct that to was spectacular. Too bad that it was lost.

[@janetgies8698]

The frames on the wall art are incredible! Great Video. Janet

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

Gorgeous house! It was designed in a very relaxed and charming style, so unlike some of those other gargantuan Gilded Age behemoths.

[@jetsons101]

We also have a Manor House, it is an AD 1961 1978 square foot rambling ranch with a in ground pool........ Thanks to This House for another enjoyable watch and for their time, work and posting......

[@NancyKelly-q4l]

We used to skip school and "visit" this estate- early 1970's. It was intact and unbelievable. The basement had enormous kitchens and laundry facilities. You could see NYC from the roof. Great place to sneak into. It was fabulous.

[@michaelnaretto3409]

I'm a fireplace freak so seeing a lot of fireplaces made me happy....

[@kenjd57]

That hand carved stair railing is quite unique. 😎

[@janedee6488]

Everyone should have a built-in organ. The staircase is magnificent.

[@yolandarodriguez2154]

Another magnificent home !

[@jetsons101]

Forgot to ask: At 3:57 is that Anne of Austria hanging up on the wall above the fireplace???????

[@MicaFarrierRheayan]

He has a heart of gold. These houses are gorgeous. The gable and everything looks that it has been made by Greene & Greene. Definitely fantastic

[@lawrenceflynn2447]

Very informative as always- thanks Ken❤

[@BarneyR-u2d]

I think all the details of the manor whether slight or grand silently pulls you in leaving you astonished.

[@garygloska7396]

The ante Hall is another interesting feature I'd like to add to my dream house.

[@randomviking8676]

1000 acres, wow! I wonder if even he could afford that much land in CT at today's prices. Ken, how is the work coming along on your sweet little house? I hope you are still planning for a conservatory. 😊

[@StamperWendy]

You asked what we'd include: stables, gardens, koi ponds, pools, topiaries, a spot for archery, badminton, etc. Also, a library, an art studio, a yarn room, movie theatre, parlor, large dining hall, art exhibit room, music room, etc. I think it's pron "Grehn-itch."

[@ozzielinkin]

love your channel, keep it up

[@rickyt3961]

🏠 thank you! from Oklahoma City

[@glennmcgee1729]

The Remington bronze at the staircase stood out to me.

[@sarahbradley3027]

In your preparation for this video, you should have checked on the pronunciation of the town of Greenwich Connecticut.

[@jamesburtonbud]

If it is pronounced any other way than "green witch", then i think they should respell their town name. I'm guessing they pronounce it in some pretentious English accent that swallows half the letters.

[@claytonsanders508]

Yeah, it’s pronounced Gren-itch. But people can’t be expected to know how to pronounce every word in existence.

[@jkennaw4314]

Seriously. I don't get how youtube creators can butcher names and words. Some of them even admit they're probably saying something wrong. It's funny but sad considering there are *thousands* of 30 second long videos of how to pronounce countless names/words ON THIS VERY PLATFORM. Greenwich included. No excuse.

[@hewitc]

Same as the pronounciation for Greenwich England, as in "Greenwich Mean Time". The home had no waterfront side. It's about 9 miles to the Long Island Sound.

[@MissyChelle]

@ThisHouse When are you coming to Texas? This time of year is great with the cooler weather. If you make it to FtWorth Thistle Hill is a great start. The Edelman-McFarland is another. I can personally point out Alice Walton current private residence

[@sheilakirby5616]

JUST THE GARDENS UPKEEP WOULD HAVE TRULY OVERWHELMED ME ***

[@hewitc]

Brant's consortium bought from Lewis Rosensteil, who bought it in 1936 from Converse's estate. Rosensteil was the President of Schenley Liquors. Today it is a gated community of 95 10 acre minimum lot mansions. It has its own polo field.

[@DB_Cooper727]

Not one but two pool tables in the billiards room

[@gregpendrey6711]

The modern one arm chaise. Anyone else notice?😮

[@WVgrl59]

I would have- windows with the ability to keep out sound/light/have privacy, heated floors, throughout, in the bedrooms have Murphy beds, in the bathroom have heated towel racks, bidets, and a japanese soaking tub, in the kitchen have tables that are built into the wall with chairs that store with it. I would also like to be able to switch my dirty water to go into a container where it could be recycled for watering the lawn or plants... or possibly recycle the water.

[@maryellenstone7747]

Have you every thought about writing a book with all of your information about these homes?

[@caroleinwv]

How sad about the arson.

[@sharonduffey]

Yes, very sad. I'm curious if they found out who did it and the motive.

[@caroleinwv]

@@sharonduffey I suppose it is a secret left in ashes. One can't help wondering if it may have been for insurance? Disgruntled employee. In any view, it is a loss.

[@rppope1006]

I can't tell you how many great properties have been lost due to fatherless children going around and burning places down. Many times rich people pay the poors to do so.

[@BOEHHO89]

Looking back at these mansions it seems that most of them have turned out to be white elephants .

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

A library without books? 😳

[@cassandraralph5906]

This house was designed to be people friendly. Just the way I like it. 😊

[@lorrainediferdinandogordon5519]

Arson...mmmmmm????

[@gandfgandf5826]

Cost of demolition high. Cost of arson, a box of matches, plus insurance payout. Not suspicious at all, these many mansion fires.

[@nikmills]

I wonder who would burn it down and what their motivation was.

[@oltedders]

Where do the tennis shoes come in?

[@albertmyers7176]

😎😎😎😎😎

[@j1st633]

Fire? Sure. Set for insurance, you think?

[@waxonwaxofffg3768]

Has moodflood residue…I’m sure it was found not built but ok 😅

[@ozzielinkin]

dam , empty for 59 years then up in flames ……bummer

[@drakehallbradleygardens]

How sad, what an amazing Arts and Crafts mansion

[@lesleylawson8094]

Someone burned the house for money! it's sad your kids sell what they get for free!

[@phil4977]

What a shame the house was destroyed by arsonists. It would have been a significant historical mansion

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

Green Witch, Connecticut!!! Do your research before you do an internet faceplant.

[@jamesburtonbud]

If it is pronounced any other way than "green witch", then i think they should respell their town name. I'm guessing they pronounce it in some pretentious English accent that swallows half the letters.

[@gofast3209]

That was a stupid ending. What's the property ( area ) look like today??

[@annonymously331]

It’s a wealthy neighbourhood

[@hewitc]

95 10 acre lots. Gated community with beautiful mansions and its own Polo field.