Dorchester House, Mansion in City of Westminster, GB
Description
Dorchester House was a Victorian-style residence on Park Lane in Westminster, built with grand rooms designed for an important art collection. The building featured a central staircase with broad steps and open railings that served as display space for paintings and decorative objects.
History
The house was built in 1853 by Robert Stayner Holford and became one of London's grandest private residences. It was demolished in 1929 to make way for The Dorchester Hotel, which still stands at that corner of Park Lane.
Culture
The mansion was known for its library, where silk-covered walls and carved bookcases displayed Holford's collection of books and art. The rooms reflected the owner's passion for craftsmanship and decoration by skilled artisans.
Practical
The building no longer exists, but its location on Park Lane is easy to identify and remains an important point in London's architectural history. Visitors can today see the modern Dorchester Hotel standing in its place and imagine what the former grand residence looked like.
Did you know?
During World War I, the grand residence was transformed into an auxiliary hospital for wounded officers. Its luxurious rooms were converted to serve medical purposes and provide care for injured soldiers.
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