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America's Mansions: Secrets of the Rockefeller Estate

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  • The Kykuit mansion in Tarrytown, New York. Kykuit is Dutch for 'look-out.' The estate covers more than 3,000 acres.
  • Host David Applebaum speaking with Peter Pennoyer, architect.
  • David Patrick Columbia, editor of NewYorkSocialDiary.com, and host David Applebaum.
  • David Applebaum, series host and architect.
  • Ann Rockefeller Roberts & Mary Louise Pierson (Nelson Rockefeller's daughter & granddaughter, respectively).
  • Host David Applebaum at the John D. Rockefeller Sr. birthplace.
  • One of the many residences within Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.
  • One of the many residences within Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.
  • A historical marker for the birthplace of John D. Rockefeller Sr.
  • Statue of Aphrodite - purchased by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for $2 million.
  • Statues at Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.
  • A modern art piece installed by Nelson Rockefeller.
  • Anne Walker, architecture historian speaking with host David Applebaum.
  • Tiffany lamps in front of Kykuit mansion, overlooking the Oceana statue.
  • The Japanese tea house on Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.

  • Rockefeller Estate

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    The Kykuit mansion in Tarrytown, New York. Kykuit is Dutch for 'look-out.' The estate covers more than 3,000 acres.

  • Estate Books

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    Host David Applebaum speaking with Peter Pennoyer, architect.

  • Talking History

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    David Patrick Columbia, editor of NewYorkSocialDiary.com, and host David Applebaum.

  • David Applebaum

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    David Applebaum, series host and architect.

  • Rockefeller Relatives

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    Ann Rockefeller Roberts & Mary Louise Pierson (Nelson Rockefeller's daughter & granddaughter, respectively).

  • At the Birth Spot

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    Host David Applebaum at the John D. Rockefeller Sr. birthplace.

  • Expansive Estate

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    One of the many residences within Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.

  • Bavarian Style Home

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    One of the many residences within Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.

  • Famous Birthplace

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    A historical marker for the birthplace of John D. Rockefeller Sr.

  • Love of Statues

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    Statue of Aphrodite - purchased by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for $2 million.

  • Towering Statues

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    Statues at Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.

  • Art Installation

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    A modern art piece installed by Nelson Rockefeller.

  • Architectural Knowledge

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    Anne Walker, architecture historian speaking with host David Applebaum.

  • Magnificent Lamps

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    Tiffany lamps in front of Kykuit mansion, overlooking the Oceana statue.

  • Tea Time

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    The Japanese tea house on Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.
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