The John R. McLean Residence

 The John Roll McLean residence greatly enlarged and designed by John Russell Pope c. 1907 at 1500 I Street in Washington D.C.  Following McLean's death in 1916 the residence was inherited by his son Edward, husband of Evalyn Walsh McLean.  The house was eventually demolished in 1939. Click HERE for more on the McLean residence.

Photos from The Brickbuilder, 1908.

The Henry White Residence

 The Henry White residence designed by John Russell Pope c. 1912 in Washington D.C.  White was a diplomat and his posts included Ambassador to Italy and later France during the Teddy Roosevelt administration.  In 1934 then owner Eugene Meyer had Charles A. Platt undertake renovations.  Today it is home to the Meridian International Center.  Click HERE to see the house on bing.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1917.

The George Hewitt Myers Residence

 The George Hewitt Myers residence designed by John Russell Pope c. 1912 at 2310 S Street in Washington D.C.  Myers was an extensive collector of textiles and today his home functions as The Textile Museum.  Click HERE to see the Myers residence on google street view.

Photos from The Brickbuilder, 1916.

'Rest Hill'

'Rest Hill', the Robert Joseph Collier estate designed by John Russell Pope c. 1911 in Wickatunk, New Jersey. Following the death of his father Peter F. Collier, R.J. took over the family business of P.F. Collier & Son, publishers. Click HERE to see the P.F. Collier estate in Southampton. R.J. Collier died in 1918 and his wife gave the house to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1927. Today it operates as an administrative center for Collier Services. Click HERE to see 'Rest Hill' on google earth and HERE on bing.

Photos from Architecture, 1917.

The End of 'Whiteholme'

Above, 'Whiteholme', the Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs estate designed by John Russell Pope c. 1901 in Newport, Rhode Island, as seen in 1960 during the ownership of Annette Townsend Philips. Below, 'Whiteholme' as it appeared in April 1963 in the days immediately preceding total demolition. Much of the interior carved paneling was purchased by the Tinney family for their collection at 'Belcourt Castle'. Click HERE and HERE for more on 'Whiteholme'. A tremendous thank you to Old Grey Dog for not only taking all these photos and sharing them but for having the foresight to wander through the half demolished house with a camera.

The view towards the library.

Looking out the front door.

The circular entrance hall.

The view of the entrance hall from halfway up the staircase.

Looking out the library towards the salon-living room.

The salon windows from the terrace.

Looking out the salon windows.

The view south.

The salon with the reception and dining rooms in the distance.

'Whiteholme'

More 'Whiteholme', the Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs estate designed by John Russell Pope c. 1901 in Newport, Rhode Island. Click HERE for more on 'Whiteholme'.

Photos from Architectural Record, 1905.