Definitely not the tradesman's entrance!

June 9th 2015
Once the house of Andrew Carnegie, his wife Louise (née Whitfield)and their daughter Margaret, what is now the Cooper Hewitt was built in an area away from the other mansions of the time between 1899 and 1902. Born in Scotland in 1835, Carnegie migrated with his very poor parents to the U.S. in 1848. Eventually becoming an industrialist, making his money in the steel industry, during his later ye ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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Michelle & Kevin Cavanagh

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We started travelblogging in 2008 when, with the parenting responsibilities of six children long-gone, we (Michelle & Kevin) left home for a three months adventure during which time we spent some of the kids inheritance! Having always loved traveling, prior to our three months away six weeks has been the longest period we've been overseas and that was mostly with kids in tow. Now officially retired (well sort of) I think we'll be taking up this traveling lark with a vengeance! ... full info

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