Arden, NC
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H: 828-687-2409
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Travel Regions: Statewide
Now retired after an extended career as an account executive with an international publishing company, William Adam Jr. has served as a Biltmore House Host since March 1998. As a host, Mr. Adam has acquired a vast knowledge of the Biltmore Estate--from the architecture of the house and the collection of paintings, tapestries, and sculptures to the history of the Vanderbilt family. He has a wide interest in other prominent figures of the Gilded Age and has traveled all over the United States visiting other homes of that era.
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Discover the Gilded Age with Richard Morris Hunt, Architect
In thIs presentation, Mr. Adam plays the character of architect Richard Morris Hunt, the first American entrant and graduate of the Beaux Arts School in Paris. In addition to the Biltmore House, he designed and constructed many opulent classical palaces for America's Gilded Age millionaires, including the "Breakers" and "Marble House" in Newport, Rhode Island, as well as massive mansions on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Presenting a well-researched life of this famous architect, Mr. Adam will share anecdotes and introduce the personal side of this creative individual. The audience will have a chance to interact with the "character" of Mr. Hunt as well as ask questions of Mr. Adam.
Frederick Law Olmsted--The Father of American Landscape Architecture
Perhaps more than any other person, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) affected the way America looks. He is best known as the creator of major urban parks, but across the nation, from the green spaces that help define our towns and cities to suburban life, to protected wilderness areas, he left the imprint of his fertile mind and boundless energy. Out of his deep love for the land and his social commitment, he fathered the profession of landscape architecture. In this presentation, Mr. Adam brings to life the character of Mr. Olmsted, allowing the audience to engage "Mr. Olmsted" with questions.
Requirements for Programs: lectern (lighted one preferred), small easel
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