Letter re: West Terrace balustrade and other items

Letter

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Name/Title

Letter re: West Terrace balustrade and other items

Entry/Object ID

1915.8.2GPSWHM

Tags

Renumber

Description

Typewritten letter on Warren H. Manning letterhead, written to Mrs. F.A. Seiberling, Cedar Lodge, Hessel, Mich. and dated August 2, 1915 regarding much detail on his ideas for the design of the West Terrace balustrade. He references comments made by Fred & Irene regarding the island in the lagoon which are not clear but imply they do not like it. He mentions that he has not solved the Breakfast Room Garden yet.

Subject

Construction of Stan Hywet Hall

Subject Person/Organization

Manning, Warren H., 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

Aug 2, 1915

Sender

Name

Warren H. Manning

Address

1101 - 1104 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.

Addressee

Name

Mrs. F.A. Seiberling

Address

Cedar Lodge, Hessel, Mich.

Primary Language

English

Created By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Create Date

January 9, 2026

Updated By

bwelch@stanhywet.org

Update Date

January 9, 2026