Riverside: Manhattan's OTHER Millionaire's Row | DOCUMENTARY

Dive into an extraordinary journey as we uncover the hidden history of Manhattan’s Riverside Drive, once lined with magnificent mansions and cliff-side castles. From Charles Schwab's ultra-modern chateau to the romantic Paterno Castle, discover the stories behind these stunning residences and find out why they vanished from the cityscape.

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[randyboglisch]

It is dreadful the way wealthy entrepreneurs and government destroyed significant buildings all over the country.All of these architectural and historic buildings will never ever be able to be reproduced again.. at least pictures survive...thanks Ken for another excellent visit

[licmir]

How did the US went from having a beautiful architecture to what it is today?! Could you imagine if those buildings had been preserved?

[monkeygraborange]

That defaced and partially obscured gateway broke my heart.

[anteeker]

Hey Ken. You should write a book and picture all the lost mansions of New York and various other cities around the country. It would be a fascinating look into all the lost architecture that once graced our cities and what our cities could have looked like.

[YouTubeIdeas-gkxd]

I grew up since childhood to adulthood in Riverside Dr. I had some idea of its history but your video completed my understanding of it. Thank you.

[NewRonus]

Wish there had been color photographs / sketches and models of these beautiful houses

[SMtWalkerS]

What interesting history! And such beautiful lost mansions. Great video - thanks!

[GlennMandeville]

I think I understand why these mansions were demolished. But it still makes me very sad that this state of affairs had to occur. You did a great job Ken. A great video filled with a lot of knowledge. Many thanks!

[paco]

Epic episode! Great for a Sunday afternoon lunch. Thank you! It's always a treat to watch your channel.

[kevintonks]

What a shame those beautiful places turned into ugly apartments.

[irmuggle]

Homes like this are true pieces of art and show real craftsmanship. Not like the ugly square boxes. We build now a days, even when they pay millions and millions of dollars for stuff. Now, a days they have no class, no charm, no actual beauty. It's a shame all a lot of these got tore down.

[Portia-ocmr]

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of Riverside Drive.
The mansions were beyond luxurious. Charles Schwab's story sounds movie-worthy and Carnegie's comment regarding his mansion being a shack in comparison to Schwab's had me lol.
Apparently, more thought was put into the construction of Tryon Hall than a way to save it in the event of a fire.
What's left of the grand entrance of Seaman Mansion, with the graffiti, reminds me of the words of King Solomon.
Thank you, Ken.

[tamieckert]

Wow Ken❣️👍 Very much appreciated your gathering of these sites, interiors and history of the successes that were able to have these once in a lifetime creations of architecture that still could’ve withstood to a longer time, and the apartment buildings could’ve been located at another spot that was already cleared being still located in close proximity to the cities. And there could’ve been jobs made for those to keep the architectural creations alive.And there still could’ve been jobs all around still in function, making a prosperous and beautiful, and healthy living for everyone.

[williamevans]

I enjoyed this very much indeed, 'though my feelings are tinged with sadness at the loss of so many beautiful buildings. Thank you for all your hard work in bringing these houses to us so regularly.

[barrya]

I like your longer videos and that you tell stories of the owners as well as showing us the houses. I give tours for the CAC, and while I know our guests will not remember the names and dates I mention, they will remember the stories I tell.

[David-tmsl]

Great video ❤very extensive. Great work👍

[Porschedriver]

Wow this is an instant classic.
25 minutes of NY history alongside Riverside Drive.
I did not realize Schwab died basically penniless.
As Schwab is a German name it made me think.
I was stationed ‘85-90 near Heidelberg in the West Germany, and the city not only has the gorgeous Fortress/Palace on the hill above. It also has some beautiful and historic estates just across the Neckar River. It was one of the few cities we didn’t bomb in WWII so everything’s still there.

[collegeri]

Wow, that glass conservatory is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

[srsepdd]

Thank you, Ken. This is one of my favorite stations. Thank you for taking the time out and collecting all of these valuable pictures. It’s such a shame and it breaks my heart that some of these beautiful buildings are gone forever. What is wrong with people?

[BlueKnightErrant]

Once it is lost it is gone forever… thank goodness we have a few precious photos and plans!