Thursday, March 23, 2017

George Washington. First President of the United States of America. by Travis Simpkins

George Washington. 1732-1799. 1st President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
George Washington
( 1732 - 1799 )
America Founding Father
First President of the United States
Commander-in-Chief of the
Continental Army during the Revolutionary War
Freemason, Honored by
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, Virginia
by Travis Simpkins



based on a 1795 portrait by Gilbert Stuart
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City


George Washington - Founding Father - Biography


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George Washington. by Travis Simpkins. The George Washington Masonic Memorial. Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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

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