Rose Hill, the New Castle estate of American impresario Billy Rose, is scheduled for demolition within the next week or two. Help us save its magnificent limestone entryway!
Best remembered as the lyricist for “Me and My Shadow” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” Billy Rose (1899-1966) the famous Broadway impresario, lived here from 1928 till his death. A devastating fire in 1956 destroyed many of the home’s original features, as well as Rose’s art collection, which included several works by his friend Salvador Dali. Over the years, the 98-acre estate changed hands several times, most recently serving as a seminary for the Legionaries of Christ Church.
It’s now the end of the road for this beautiful home, but with your assistance we can save its elegantly carved main entrance from the landfill. If you are interested in purchasing this unique artifact, or if you know someone who is, please contact us right away. Help us preserve and reuse this piece of historic American architecture!
Not sure I understand the question. Why doesn’t Olde Good Things go in and buy it? It’s obscene to think this beautiful piece will be destroyed and placed in a landfill. How much do they want for it, or better yet, why would they destroy it vs. allowing your firm to go there and take it away? It doesn’t make any sense.
Our Demo supervisor should have contacted you and answered your questions.
What is the time frame? Are there other items as well. Is there a fee?
Our Demo supervisor should have contacted you and answered your questions.
Why wouldn’t the Diocese save it?
It’s unfortunate to see it demolished, what’s the fate of the brick?
Rose Hill has since been demolished as of June 1, 2019.
The cost in time and labor just to salvage it would be in the upwards of $10,000+. It would of been a very challenging salvage.