Dorchester House, Mansion in City of Westminster, GB
The building features a prominent central staircase with broad treads and open balustrade, designed to display an extensive collection of paintings.
Built in 1853 by Robert Stayner Holford, the mansion stood at Park Lane until 1929 when it was demolished for The Dorchester Hotel.
The library contained silk damask walls and carved bookcases, presenting Holford's book collection alongside ornamental details by notable artists.
The mansion served as the American Embassy residence from 1905, hosting Fourth of July celebrations with thousands of invited guests.
During World War I, the mansion transformed into an auxiliary hospital for wounded officers, converting its luxurious rooms into medical facilities.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1853
GPS coordinates: 51.50722,-0.15250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:16
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