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These displays of grandiose conspicuous consumption are neat to look at and all, but I can't help but wonder what the cost of cleaning crews and painting might be? Much less keeping the grass mowed! Oh well, but I'll never have to worry about that anyway. Nice to look at, though.
Yes, ostentatious displays of wealth and position, but consider this-many jobs were created to erect these mammoth homes, utilizing every construction worker in many fields, from expert artisans to plumbers. I am reminded of articles I've read concerning George Vanderbilt and the construction of Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC. He literally employed over a thousand workers over six years to complete the process and also built a small village to house the hundreds of people needed to staff the mansion. George's acreage in forest land near the home was so vast that he once employed more people to mange the forest land than were employed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Ricky, let me know when the red shuttered little cottage at the bottom comes up for sale. I think I can manage a down payment on that sweet country cutie LOL
Well said! That money turned over many times, and at the end of the day we are still left with a beautiful edifice that not only delights all who behold it, but it still retains the value of all that was spent on its construction, plus escalation. And many continue deriving an income from its maintenance and upkeep. Judiciously employed wealth always creates more wealth. Sour grapes for those who do not understand this!
Rick, these photos of ostentatious display of wealth is the only thing I find vulgar and obscene on your blog.
ReplyDeleteAnon@7:26am - There are times when I agree with you.
Delete#1 - is that Balmoral or Kensington???
ReplyDeletePat - Sorry, I don't know.
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DeleteThese displays of grandiose conspicuous consumption are neat to look at and all, but I can't help but wonder what the cost of cleaning crews and painting might be? Much less keeping the grass mowed! Oh well, but I'll never have to worry about that anyway. Nice to look at, though.
ReplyDeletePictures like these glorify wealth
ReplyDeleteAnon@11:04am - That's not really my intent though.
DeleteYes, ostentatious displays of wealth and position, but consider this-many jobs were created to erect these mammoth homes, utilizing every construction worker in many fields, from expert artisans to plumbers. I am reminded of articles I've read concerning George Vanderbilt and the construction of Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC. He literally employed over a thousand workers over six years to complete the process and also built a small village to house the hundreds of people needed to staff the mansion. George's acreage in forest land near the home was so vast that he once employed more people to mange the forest land than were employed by the U.S. Forest Service.
ReplyDeleteRicky, let me know when the red shuttered little cottage at the bottom comes up for sale. I think I can manage a down payment on that sweet country cutie LOL
Milleson - You made excellent points. I'll let you know about that sweet country cutie.
DeleteWell said! That money turned over many times, and at the end of the day we are still left with a beautiful edifice that not only delights all who behold it, but it still retains the value of all that was spent on its construction, plus escalation. And many continue deriving an income from its maintenance and upkeep. Judiciously employed wealth always creates more wealth. Sour grapes for those who do not understand this!
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