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Dorchester House, Park Lane
Dorchester House, Park Lane, designed by Lewis Vulliamy for Robert Holford, built on the site of an earlier house belonging to the Earls of Dorchester in 1851 - 53. It was the residence of Mr. Whitelaw Reid, American Ambassador to the Court of St. James s, from 1905-13 and served as a hospital during World War I. One of the most impressive and palatial mansions in London, It contained a fine picture gallery, library and was particularly noted for its grand staircase. The house was sold in 1929 and demolished to make way for the Dorchester Hotel. Pictured in 1895 at the time the Shahzada Nasrullah Khan was staying in the capital. Date: 1895
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1. Dorchester House, Park Lane: A Grand Victorian Mansion in the Heart of London Dorchester House, located on the prestigious Park Lane in Mayfair, London, is a grand Victorian mansion that was designed by Lewis Vulliamy for Robert Holford and built on the site of an earlier house belonging to the Earls of Dorchester between 1851 and 1853. This impressive mansion, with its imposing facade and elegant interiors, was once one of the most prestigious residences in London. The house was renowned for its fine picture gallery, library, and particularly noteworthy grand staircase. Dorchester House was the residence of Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the American Ambassador to the Court of St. James, from 1905 to 1913. During this time, it served as the American Embassy, and its grandeur reflected the prestige of the United States on the international stage. The photograph above, taken in 1895, shows Dorchester House at a time when the Shahzada Nasrullah Khan was staying in the capital. The mansion's palatial appearance is evident, with its ornate exterior and well-manicured gardens. The house's history is rich, and it remains an important part of London's architectural and diplomatic heritage. Despite its grandeur, Dorchester House was sold in 1929 and demolished to make way for the Dorchester Hotel. Today, the hotel continues to be a symbol of luxury and elegance, but the memory of Dorchester House, with its grand staircase, picture gallery, and historic significance, lives on. This photograph is a testament to the beauty and grandeur of Dorchester House in its heyday, a reminder of London's rich history and the impressive mansions that once graced its streets.
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