Life at the Dakota: First Residents in the 1800s  

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Very nicely done. Edward Severin Clark, the owner after his grandfather, Edward Cabot Clark, rarely visited the Dakota because of his physical disabilities. When Edward S. died in 1933 the building passed to Edward's brother, Stephen Carlton Clark, Sr. Stephen controlled the building until his death in 1960. In 1961 the building was sold. During Clark ownership, rents were very low and were rarely raised and numerous other "benefits" were provided to the tenants. In essence, the Dakota operated under the generous benevolence of the Clark family for almost 80 years.

Julian Fellowes totally needs to put you on the research/writing staff for The Gilded Age. You're the best!

I was born and raised around this he corner.. My sister visited Judy Holiday, and I attended a birthday celebration for Balifonte's son.

One interesting note in many older homes and apartments of the wealthy in those days; you will always notice on the floor plans that the dining room is always the largest public room in the apartments. This was due to fact that formal dining was extremely popular almost on a nightly basis and they would sit, and sit, and sit around the table for hours. Later the women would "withdraw" to the drawing room while the gents would sit around and smoke cigars and talking business.

Before the Blizzard of 1888, numerous competing power and telephone company had strung thousands of miles of wire from pole along New York streets. The storm brought those down. They were like a thick ceiling over many streets, blocking the sun. After the storm, companies quickly began to rerun the downed wires. NY City Council stepped in and said no more over head wires. They must be buried. From this, many places started requiring buried cables.

Time and Again by Jack Finney features this building. It’s awesome to be able to see it come alive.

Amazing work, congrats! I can see myself living there more than 100 years ago. I would be comfortable with that lifestyle.

I spent most of my life in Western NY, the land of lake effect blizzards. It’s unbelievable how many people go out in a blizzard. Foolish & tragic. Love your stories about the Dakota.

Wonderful episode. Bravo 🙌

I can't imagine living in such opulence and luxury... It must have been nice.

Dreamt of living at the Dakota since reading Time and Again by Jack Finney. Interesting video on the first occupants. Thanks

I would have totally lived in the Dakota!

I love your Dakota story's and yes I wish I lived there now🎉

Another fantastic educational video on the early history of The Dakota. Truly outstanding!

This was great. Thanks ❤😊

Fascinating! Thank you so very much.

This video was an absolute delight! Thank you for transporting me back to such an interesting place and time! ❤

If I ever go back in time, I’ll live in the Dakota! That was wondering story telling.

Thanks again for another great story about one of my favourite buildings in the world and I live in Australia 👍

Well done. A very good production. Thanks!

What a great narrative, very informative, thanks so much.

Really enjoyed how you presented this. I look forward to more topics.

I would think it would be a good idea to reopen a restaurant in the Dakota!

very interesting video. Well done!!

It’s always odd for me when I see old pictures of the Dakota when there was nothing else around it. It was like being in the country.

Very interesting thanks for sharing

Terrific! Thank you for posting. Was The Dakota a rental in the 1880's? Also, I've always wondered why the bedrooms are so small. Maybe it's because when life revolved around social gatherings, the bedroom only needed to be a little bigger than the bed?

Stephen Birmingham's book "The Dakota" is an interesting read.

Besides the great video - the comments below are also fascinating on the history of the former residents of the Dakota!

The way you wrote this script It really would be a fun adventure to live in The Dakota in the first ten years of its existence. As for the great storm of 1888, I guess the isolation was not too fun. I thought the stables you mentioned were right next door just west in the 72nd-73rd block, where The Mayfair Towers is today.

I loved this❤❤❤❤❤

You might enjoy Gore Vidal's book 1876 about a European traveler to New York City at the time of the American Centennial. A man of wealth, he was insulted that the clerk would give him a hotel room on an upper floor (reserved for servants) until the clerk invited him to use the "vertical railroad," what we call today an elevator. Good history and humor.

Yes! Those were the days!

A friend grew up part time at the Dakota (his mom’s place) so I got to visit a few times. It is truly spectacular. He told the story of finding out Mick Jagger wanted to move in, but because of the death of John Lennon, the Rolling Stone was turned down. My friend was so disappointed. His mom is still there as far as I know.

Hearing the name "The Dakota" always reminds me of Niles Crane living in "The Montana" 😂

Wonder what it would cost to buy the entire building thank you for the video..

Thanks for sharing. Any chance of telling me where the pic at .38 seconds in, came from (Horse and Buggy in Snow)

It almost sounds like the hotel industry’s room service. I wonder if that’s where it came from? Thank you , this is a very entertaining video.

I belong at the Dakota.

Did the apartments have kitchens? Plumbed bathrooms? Electricity or gas?

Sure! You're invited! To -- Peru, Indiana!

Life at the Dakota: Luxury Living in the 1800s #dakota Life at the Dakota: Experiencing Opulent Living in the 1800s with Wealthy and Creative Residents 0:35: 🏢 Luxurious living in the 1800s at the Dakota building with affluent and creative residents. 0:35: Unique blend of opulence and urban pioneering 1:01: Residents were self-made and not accepted by elite circles 1:35: Prominent neighbors included Steinway family members and industry leaders 1:46: Notable residents like Gustoff Shurmer and Thomas Adams lived at the Dakota 2:22: Frederick Bourne, known as 'commodore', was president of Singer sewing machine company 2:35: Apartment in the Dakota reserved for Singer sewing machine company president 2:48: 🏙 Luxurious lifestyles of prominent figures residing at the Dakota in the 1800s. 2:48: President of Singer sewing machine company was a resident at the Dakota. 3:02: Founder of Browning School emphasized personal attention and love for learning. 3:23: Alfred Kamay, a prominent shoe merchant, was a neighbor at the Dakota. 4:01: Edward S. Clark inherited the Dakota at a young age and kept it his entire life. 4:48: Julius Hamerslow, a Jewish resident, had a close relationship with Abraham Lincoln. 5:23: William Arbuckle Jameson, head of Arbuckle Brothers, resided at the Dakota. 5:37: 💼 Tragic demise of George D. Barrymore during the Great Blizzard of 1888 near Dakota residence. 5:37: George D. Barrymore, a hop dealer, met a tragic end during the Great Blizzard of 1888 5:53: The blizzard was one of the most severe in recorded history with snow drifts reaching up to 50 ft 6:01: Mr. Barrymore attempted to reach his office despite the storm, but never made it home 7:13: He was found frozen in the snow on the morning of March 14th, 1888 7:57: Initial confusion arose about his identity, with rumors spreading about Maurice Barrymore 8:04: Maurice Barrymore was surprised when he arrived at the hotel and was thought to be dead 9:12: 🏢 Luxurious living at the Dakota in the 1800s, showcasing exclusive social environment and sophisticated amenities. 9:12: Residents enjoyed spacious apartments with elegant finishes and cutting-edge amenities. 10:08: The Dakota fostered a close-knit community through socialization and gatherings. 10:22: Living in the Dakota was a status symbol, attracting prominent individuals. 10:35: Limited entertainment venues nearby led residents to host events within the building. 10:54: Households employed servants for daily tasks and shopping. 11:01: The Dakota had its own restaurant on the ground floor for residents' convenience. 11:24: 🏢 Luxurious living experience in the late 1800s at Dakota building, offering modern amenities and a sense of community. 11:24: Residents enjoyed upscale services like in-room dining 11:36: Dakota's architecture and security added to residents' pride and sense of luxury 11:47: Isolated location provided affluent residents with a quiet retreat 12:00: Life at Dakota marked by exclusivity, luxury, and community spirit 12:23: Invitation for a visit to Dakota extended to viewers, with an offer to bring tea and scones 12:40: Support for research and productions available on Patreon 13:01: Wishes for safe travels on viewers' journeys Recapped ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oq4OPHRvHPI.html using Tammy AI

It sounds like someone living in the Dakota could stay there for a very long time and never need to leave the building what with the way things were provided for residents. I once saw a documentary about the John Hancock building in Chicago and there was a man who lived in the building, worked in the building and did his grocery shopping the building and during at least one winter didn't leave the building for three months. I can see that happening for Dakota residents: so much was provided that a resident need not go anywhere unless they wanted to or there was some unusual situation requiring they go elsewhere.

Congratulations ! The illustrations fascinate me; are they AI ?

How’d those horses get on to the balcony?? 😂

Is the restaurant still there? Still available for meals?

how much was rent ?

Much like my place.

Yes I’m watching even though this is a “working class “ video. I’ll wash this iPad after in the sink.

Why are horses standing above the stalls?

You're invited, Let's have a beer. 🍻

How many of these images are produced by AI? How accurately do they portray the past?

It's amazing to see how people in the past, with less than what we have now, still managed to exude more class and sophistication. It really makes you think about the values we hold in today's society.

Those AI pictures. THEY AREN'T REAL! They don't depict reality.

i dont care about the neighbors. i care about the apts. not the people. the place and view

I saw this victorians, bldg, dakota's yrs, bldg...1889s, not should also only affluent, individ...could afforded, too lived, there's its...makes sensed,now yrs, 2024s rentals costly, monthly, $15,000 dollar's,

these people didn't have cell phones? gathering the builders of those structure's had toys we couldn't understand today nor allowed to.

I like the idea of being rich, but I don't like rich people, so,,,,,,,,

Excellent information. However, you "that would seal the deal" comment about any young lady based on what a man owned is and was misogynist and disgusting.

Yeah ? Why your comments off on part 2 ? Huh. Bit. ?