Letter: H.F. Huber to Gertrude Seiberling

Letter

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Name/Title

Letter: H.F. Huber to Gertrude Seiberling

Entry/Object ID

1915.6.5GPSHFH

Tags

Renumber

Description

Typewritten letter on H.F. Huber & Co. letterhead, written to Mrs. F.A. Seiberling in Akron Ohio and dated June 5, 1915 regarding design details for the construction of Stan Hywet Hall, specifically the enclosure around the sink in the "maids' dining room" and discusses unexpected staffing changes at Post & Sons. He assures that the enclosure will be completed to her satisfaction even if Huber has to handle it himself. He also state he has "countermanded" an order for a table. It is unknow what table this is in reference to. He also mentions choices of teak wood and marble floor colors for the Solarium. The letter ends with a handwritten P.S. reassuring to write him regarding any concerns she may have.

Subject

Construction of Stan Hywet Hall

Subject Person/Organization

Huber, Hugo F., Seiberling, Gertrude Penfield

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

Jun 5, 1915

Sender

Name

H.F. Huber

Address

43 East 40th Street, New York

Addressee

Name

Mrs. F.A. Seiberling

Address

Akron, Ohio

Primary Language

English

Created By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Create Date

January 8, 2026

Updated By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Update Date

January 8, 2026