La Fetra Mansion located in Summit

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, New Jersey

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 is a house designed and built for industrialist H. A. LaFetra of the Royal Baking Powder Company by Henry Bacon

Henry Bacon

Henry Bacon was an American Beaux-Arts architect who is best remembered for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. , which was his final project.- Education and early career :...

 (November 28, 1866 – February 17, 1924), architect of the Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

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 in Washington, DC. This house has been the home of industry leaders since 1899.

The home, with 7600 square feet (706.1 m²) of living space on the first two floors, was featured in the September 1901 issue of the Architecture Magazine, has been one of the premier properties in this area for over a century.

The mansion was renovated and updated from 1991 through 2002, with priority in maintaining its integrity. A pair of elaborately carved solid oak doors on the south side leads to an expansive entry foyer over two floors in height at the rear, with marble floors and a large hanging chandelier. To the north of the entry foyer is a large portico that overlooks landscaped grounds.

The main staircase and hallways are very wide.

The first floor has volume ceiling, antique tile work, wood scrolling and unique moldings. The grand, over-sized formal living and dining rooms have fireplaces with carved mantles, black chestnut paneling and coffered high ceilings in the living room, unusual detailed moldings and ornate leaded glass windows.

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• The present owners, the Hendel family, 26 Ridge Road., Summit, New Jersey
• The Architectvre Magazine1901