
Located in Akron, Ohio,
Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of Tudor
Revival architecture in America. The majestic 65-room
country estate sits on 70 acres of artfully landscaped
gardens and grounds.
Stan Hywet Hall (pronounced “stan hee-wit” and Old
English for "stone quarry") was built between
1912 and 1915 by early industrialist and Goodyear co-founder
F.A. Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude. The estate was
designed to accommodate their active lifestyles and
large family. It also allowed the couple to lavishly
entertain business associates, friends and prominent
members of the community.
Stan Hywet was designed by noted Cleveland architect,
Charles Schneider. Another Clevelander and one of the
fathers of American landscape design, Warren Manning,
served as landscape architect for the gardens.
The Manor House is filled with treasures from around
the globe and its rooms exemplify a minute attention
to detail. The house's 21,000 panes of glass, 23 fireplaces,
and hand-carved paneling of oak, sandalwood and black
walnut reflect the opulence of the era. Every room tells
its own story of the Seiberling lifestyle—from the Billiard
Room where F.A. entertained his business associates
and sealed deals over a brandy and good cigar to the
ornate Music Room where famous celebrities like Will
Rogers and Shirley Temple entertained the Seiberlings
and their friends.
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