Letter: Charles Schneider to Gertrude Seiberling

Letter

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Name/Title

Letter: Charles Schneider to Gertrude Seiberling

Entry/Object ID

1915.7.28GPSCSS

Tags

Renumber

Description

Typewritten 5 page letter on Charles S. Schneider letterhead from Charles Schneider to Gertrude Seiberling regarding andirons, fire screen and lanterns with no specifics on which room they were intended for. There is also confirmation from the Hayden company on the inscription in the entry hall, "Welcome as they need may be Find here Gladness, Happiness, Peace, Sanctuary." with a handwritten note from Schneider "Don't quite understand this. Is it right?" with an arrow pointed at Sanctuary. He is still awaiting a decision on the coat-of-arms. He states the Reception Room and North Gallery look fine "although the latter is quite plain." He also states they are starting on the Billiard Room and Frederick's and Willard's room is well along. He mentions his disappointment in the lack glass used in the windows, which he has mentioned in a previous letter and that if the "strongest" ones were removed, the rest might appear all right. He implies that he had spoken with Huber about it and his silence indicated he did not care for it either. He mentions he is glad Lady Barry allowed the Great Hall windows to be copied. The Music Room ceiling is going on but work is very slow. He is expecting the woodwork for Penfield's room and guest room "G" to be sent soon. The Solarium woodwork will also be sent before long. He mentions that he is awaiting response on several matters and hopes Gertrude can reply before she leaves Hessel, knowing she will be busy with Huber visiting. A last note is mentioned about a discussion with Huber about Irene's request to make her wardrobes air tight with rubber but Huber says that is not possible. Signed in pen "Regards to all, Charles S. Schneider with an illegible message below.

Subject

Construction of Stan Hywet Hall

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Barb Welch

Acquisition

Accession

A 2025.11

Source or Donor

Harrison, Irene Seiberling

Acquisition Method

Gift

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jul 28, 1915

Sender

Name

Charles S. Schneider

Address

2248 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

Addressee

Name

Mrs. F.A. Seiberling

Address

Hessel, Michigan

Primary Language

English

Created By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Create Date

March 25, 2026

Updated By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Update Date

March 25, 2026