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Elm Court Foyer and Fireplace Video

Bob Vila greets Sonya Berle who shows off the large foyer and explains how she and her husband started with small restorations in New Orleans before beginning their grand plans for Elm Court, which sat vacant for half a century. The fireplace in the foyer has a mantle made of carved Brownstone and is so large visitors can sit on its interior benches and toast marshmallows. The large andirons were original to the house. The home was heavily vandalized prior to the Berle’s restoration efforts. One of the reasons for the vandalization was treasure hunters believing there was hidden wealth inside the walls of this grand Vanderbilt-Sloane cottage.

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	Other Video Clips from this Episode

	A History of Elm Court Bob Vila meets with Bob Berle at Elm Court in the Berkshire Hills. Berle‘s great-great grandparents, Vanderbilt-Sloanes, had the home built in 1886. It expanded through several additions to become ... Watch video and view full description
	NOW PLAYING Elm Court Foyer and Fireplace Bob Vila greets Sonya Berle who shows off the large foyer and explains how she and her husband started with small restorations in New Orleans before beginning their grand plans ...
	Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The 35,000 square foot basement was open to ... Watch video and view full description
	Elm Court's Library and Architectural Detailing Bob Vila meets with Sonya and Bob Berle in the library of Elm Court to discuss the interior design and preservation of this magnificent example of turn-of-the-century design and opulence. ... Watch video and view full description