Scarlett OHara's Green Velvet Drapes from Gone With the Wind!
J Russel Jones grew up in my hometown in the 1830s on the banks of the Rock River, and at the age of 15 he left home and went to Chicago, which was a brand new city being built on the shores of Lake Michigan. He heard of a lead mining town that was booming, and, at age 17 he made the decision to go there to look for opportunities. .
Taking the loan of an old white horse from his cousin and selling some coon skins, he rode to Galena, Illinois. . Upon arrival buying a hat with his only remaining dollar.*source
He got a job working for a mercantile business where, without an education, he made a great impression and by 1846 at age 23 he became full partner in Campbell's steamboat enterprises. By 1857, married with family, he moved them into the big Victorian mansion which he had just built, now known as the Belvidere Manision.
Jones became United States Marshall to Congress and throughout the Civil War was a champion of General Ulysses S. Grant, who also had ties to Galena. Jones went on to become ambassador to Belgium.
The mansion consists of 5,000 square feet and 22 rooms, and is now used to exhibit a hodgepodge of rather incredible historical items ranging from the famous drapes used on the movie set of Gone with the Wind to items from the flamboyant entertainer Liberace's estate.
Although it is still a private residence, the current owners invite visitors for guided tours for half the year. There is a fascinating selection of items purchased over the years, including this first edition autographed copy of Ulysses S. Grant's book
Grant, Ulysses S. PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF U. S. GRANT
The two volumes were written during the last year of Grant's life, and published just days before he died a painful death from terminal throat cancer.
The white chair next to the table where Grant's book is displayed was owned by John Fitzgerald Kennedy. It has added lumbar support for the back pain that Kennedy endured cased by injuries he received during World War II.
The home showcases ornate woodwork, antiques and an incredible collection of chandeliers.
The story that was told about this amazing Tiffany Chandelier was that it was originally in a mansion in Dubuque Iowa, on the other side of the Mississippi River from Galena. The owners were approached with a request to purchase this lamp but the request was denied. When the Dubuque home came up for sale, the entire mansion was purchased and the Tiffany chandelier removed and hung in the Belvidere Manision.
The home has many elegant chandeliers.
This mirror and two chairs were once owned by Marie Antoinette.
One of the most anticipated parts of the tour was getting to see these green velvet drapes.
Anyone who has ever seen the movie Gone With the Wind will recognize them instantly!
These are the originals from the 1940 movie set.
Everywhere you look in the Belvidere Manision there is something of interest!
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Frankly my dear..... that's pretty interesting. LOL
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Amiga Melinda (@melinda010100), you have the great ability to captivate me with your beautiful images full of history. And your words awaken my imagination and take me back to the times named.
Once again, I have enjoyed your publication.
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I'm so happy you enjoyed this one! It is an amazing home. Have you ever seen the American classic Gone With the Wind?
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Yes I saw it and it is wonderful, so much so that I can watch it an infinite number of times.
Chandeliers looking so much beautiful. It is so beautifully decorated. Everything is perfectly arranged.
I have never seen a Tiffany chandelier quite like this one! They do have an incredible collection in this amazing house.
I have no Words this time... everything clean, beautyfull i would love visit a 9lace like that.
Thanks. It is worth a visit!
Very beautiful decoration, inside and outside!
It is an amazing place!
What a lovely place to visit. It has kept its charm and so nice they do tours too.
I can't imagine collecting all these pieces! They have their own personal Smithsonian!
What a gorgeous house and I love how they let it open to the public.
Gone with the wind I have no clue about it except I know was a film I believe
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Film is an American Classic. My best friend and I often have celebrated New Years Eve by watching it together. It's one of the only movies I'm happy to watch repeatedly!
Ah watching something you enjoy is always fun.
This building is lovely
There is no how someone will be living in this place and the person won't be happy
It looks good!
They have collected so many interesting things!
How many stories gathered in one house, I loved this very diverse tour! 🤗
The owners must be very interesting (and wealthy! ) people.
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Wait aren't those curtains a dress now? 😜 Fun place lots of history and nostalgia both
Early special effects!
House-museum, an important piece of history.
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