Stanford White Architect: Perspectives from Great-Grandson Samuel White

Stanford White is one of the most recognizable names of the Gilded Age. Known for his flamboyant grand style and oversized personality, White was one of the largest figures in Gilded Age society. His personal life grabbed headlines and stimulated gossip due to his scandalous assignations with young women, most famously the chorus girl and model, Evelyn Nesbit. His dramatic, sensational murder at the hand of Evelyn’s later husband, Harry K. Thaw in 1906 was called “the crime of the century.”

This very special show, however, focuses on Stanford White’s work, his artistic eye, and his creative design talent. Stanford White’s great-grandson, architect Samuel White, joins the Gilded Gentleman table for this in-depth look at how White’s talent developed and evolved, and how he managed his collaborations with his partners Charles McKim and William Mead as well as the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. With Sam’s unique perspective, this show provides important insight into some of White’s most well-known works as well as the creative vision of one of America’s greatest architects. 

For more information on Stanford White and his life andmurder, listen to the Bowery Boys episode #188 “The Murder of Stanford White.”