Walking through the Great Estate, it should be no surprise to the casual visitor that Matilda Wilson loved gardening. Matilda’s passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces is still thoroughly enjoyed by visitors and staff some 50 years after her death. Her ... Read more
In times of celebration or in grief, in wartime or in peace, in the public eye or in a basement speakeasy, alcohol has played a role in American society since its beginnings. As novelist Captain Frederick Marryat said in 1839, ... Read more
Stoney Creek Questers #203 of Rochester was recently awarded its 5th Preservation & Restoration Grant at the Questers International Convention. This $1,000 grant, along with $565 raised from the Chapter, will pay for the repair and restoration of twelve historic ... Read more
Matilda and Alfred Wilson’s decision to construct a new family home on the Meadow Brook Farms property followed a common trend among the era’s nouveau riche. For them, nothing expressed prosperity, success and status better than the creation of a ... Read more
Most of the tours at Meadow Brook Hall focus on the awe-inspiring living areas of the Dodge and Wilson families. Guests can gawk at the two-story ballroom or marvel at Matilda’s master suite. But there are a serious of rooms, ... Read more
Beatrice Whitaker was Meadow Brook Hall’s head maid. Matilda Wilson hired her in 1929 right before The Hall opened. During her time as head maid, she kept a record of what it was like working for the Wilson family. These ... Read more
Welcome to the new Meadow Brook Hall Magazine blog! We’ll be sharing historic facts and tidbits about The Hall on a monthly basis, showcasing this beautiful National Historic Landmark. First up: the Art Deco bathroom to end all Art Deco ... Read more
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