Perception

Here's my entry for the latest Round Robin challenge...

These two photos were taken at the most popular landmark in Sarasota, Florida -- The home of John and Mable Ringling.

From the website...

"Having traveled often to Europe, John and Mable came to appreciate the finer pleasures of the continent’s dazzling architecture and design.  In 1924, they commissioned New York architect Dwight James Baum, to build their dream house.  Though Ca d’Zan may translate from the Venetian dialect into “The House of John,” the project was always listed on Baum’s plans as “the home of Mrs. John Ringling,” and Mable was the principal contact for much of the construction and decoration of the interior.  The mansion was completed in 1926, and would soon become the epicenter of cultural life in Sarasota, evoking the Venetian Gothic palaces admired by the Ringlings.  Lavish parties were held with orchestras serenading guests from the Ringling yacht to the lovely marbled terrace."

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• #23 Comment from lisadewane 
  1/28/08 1:25 PM | Permalink

  That is a beautiful mansion!  Wow!  We have the Ringling Bros museum in Baraboo WI but I imagine it's not the same Ringling?
• #22 Comment from buddymaynard 
  1/28/08 12:40 PM | Permalink

  WOw, I thought Europe first when I saw the photos. I worked for the corp. offices of RB and BB Circus in VA and would love to visit Sarasota sometime. Thanks for sharing...
• #21 Comment from mymaracas 
  1/27/08 9:53 PM | Permalink

  What beautiful photos of a stunning home! I've never seen anywhere like that. Thanks for posting these!
  
  Vicki
• #20 Comment from mharendes 
  1/27/08 7:09 PM | Permalink

  Gorgeous photos.  I've never been there and never thought I would, but now I'm thinking about it.  Thanks.
  
  Kiva
• #19 Comment from nhd106 
  1/27/08 9:31 AM | Permalink

  Wow...I never even knew about this place...it's quite beautiful.  And you captured it SO well!!
  Hugs,
  Nance