Saturday, December 23, 2023

Edward J. Berwind. The Elms. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Edward J. Berwind. 1848-1936. The Elms. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Edward Julius Berwind
( 1848 - 1936 )
Founder of the
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Owner of
The Elms
Newport, Rhode Island
The Preservation Society of Newport County
by Travis Simpkins



The Elms mansion - Newport, RI


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Edward Berwind. by Travis Simpkins. The Elms. Newport Mansions

Friday, December 22, 2023

Ron Metzger, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Freemason. Orient of Maryland. by Travis Simpkins

Ron Metzger, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Freemason. Orient of Maryland. by Travis Simpkins
Ron Metzger, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Freemason. Orient of Maryland. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Ron Metzger
33rd Degree Freemason
Orient of Maryland
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins

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Cornelius Vanderbilt II. The Breakers. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Cornelius Vanderbilt II. 1843-1899. The Breakers. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
( 1843 - 1899 )
American Socialite, 
Heir and Businessman
Owner of 
The Breakers
Newport , Rhode Island
The Preservation Society of Newport County
by Travis Simpkins


based on a painting by John Singer Sargent


Inside The Breakers Mansion - Newport, RI


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Cornelius Vanderbilt II. by Travis Simpkins. The Breakers. Newport Mansions