video footage & Photos capturing the emotions of an evening to remember at the Fairfield Estate, an Epic Preview Party held Saturday, October 15th 5:00 - 9:00 PM EDT.
Homeowners Paul and Daynia Dodd commemorate historical significance by cutting red ribbon as worldwide real estate auction is announced. Michael DeRosa, auctioneer and real estate broker along with co listing real estate agent Kelli Ide smile with joy as the excitement begins.
Current home owners Daynia and Paul Dodd with Auctioneer Michael DeRosa and co listing agent Kelli Ide for ribbon cutting ceremony CNY Community gathers to celebrate iconic evening as The Fairfield Estate glows with specular brilliance.
Publicist Laura Ponticello with Auctioneer and Real estate broker Michael DeRosa post ribbon cutting signifying historical significance of the evening.
Dave Birchenough with one of Central New York’s favorite news anchor, Carrie Lazarus who attended the evening to represent Carrie Lazarus Fund for Extraordinary Talent.
Dr. Gregory P. Conners, Chair and executive director of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital along with wife Jan join the festivities to celebrate history and represent the charity component of the Fairfield Estate giving back to the community. The homeowners will donate a portion of the net proceeds of property sale to a CNY charity.
Phillip Robinson, Cornell University Club President of Ithaca stands in Gustav Stickley library with Cornell Club of Ithaca Board Member David Gersh. Both are Cornell alumni and feel at home given the significance of Andrew White Dickson’s role at the Fairfield Estate.
Aminy Audi, Chair and CEO of Stickley Audi & Co. attends historical night given the significance of Gustav Stickley who designed the home’s library. Joining Mrs. Audi is Carolyn Audi and home owner of the Fairfield Estate, Daynia Dodd.
Phil Robinson sporting his Cornell University pin as he stands with real estate agent Kelli Ide and real estate auctioneer Michael DeRosa.
Smiles galore as the Gilded Age theme party brought in the likes of people who flew in, and traveled from outside the area, and CNY residents all because of a one night only preview party for the Fairfield Estate.
Diane Taylor sings while saxophonist John Spillett and pianist Jimmy Cox perform music at the Fairfield estate auction cocktail preview party.
Phil Robinson and Paul Dodd enjoying the historical insight provided by Onondaga Historical Assocation with stories of Gustav Stickley, President Andrew Dickson White ( the co-founder and First President of Cornell University), President Teddy Roosevelt, President FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt with concert singer Clare Alcee who performed at the White House and all their connection to the remarkable property known as the Fairfield estate.
Framed tribute to former Fairfield estate owner Claire Alcee, a notable concert singer who performed at the White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor and used The Fairfield Estate as her creative muse.
Wendy’s franchise owner Jeffrey Coghlan standing with auctioneer Michael DeRosa, inside the library built by Gustav Stickley at the Fairfield estate.
Mary Cuthbert standing with her husband George T. Cuthbert, President of MEDENT, a provider of electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management software.
Carrie Lazarus enjoying the jazz music played by pianist Jimmy Cox and saxophonist John Spillett at the Fairfield estate.
Party attendants Bella Kreck, Sharon Bonney and Rachel DeRosa enjoy their evening at a cocktail table with Dr. Gregory P. Conners, Chair and executive director of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital along with wife Jan.
Sharon Bonney, AVP of Operations-Fiscal Services Carthage Area Hospital enjoying jazz music played by pianist Jimmy Cox and saxophonist John Spillett at the Fairfield estate auction cocktail preview party.
Sharon Bonney, AVP of Operations-Fiscal Services Carthage Area Hospital attends the Fairfield Estate Gilded Era, Great Gatsby Preview Party that announced the live worldwide real estate auction.
Mary Cuthbert joins in the fun dressing in period attire for the Fairfield Estate Gilded Era, Great Gatsby Preview Party that announced the live worldwide real estate auction.
George Cuthbert, Paul Dodd and Joe Vitale smile for the photographer, a wonderful evening and thoroughly enjoyed!
Iconic night showcases Gilded Era theme party to mark historical significance of the Fairfield Estate with a 1930 burgundy Ford period car.
Picturesque skyline emits rays of light as distinguished guests and potential buyers gather to witness historical ribbon cutting event.
Live Video Footage of Ribbon Cutting Event at The Fairfield Estate Michael DeRosa Exchange Luxury Auction
The Fairfield Estate has historic importance for the following reasons. Its history includes:
Gustav Stickley built only two residential libraries in his lifetime and this remarkable house has one of them.
Andrew Dickson White, co-founder and First President of Cornell University visited here often, as his nephew prominent lawyer Andrew S. White owned the Fairfield Estate. At one point in time, the house was left to Cornell University.
Andrew S. White’s wife, notable concert singer, Clare Alcee performed at the White House for President Franklin Roosevelt and Eleanor and used the Fairfield Estate as her creative muse.
Also, Theodore Roosevelt dined there.
Moose Head: Campus Artifacts, Art & Memorabilia (cornell.edu)
https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:31876772
"From the collection of Andrew S. White [18]88, nephew of President Andrew D. White of Cornell University." On the south wall of the main corridor of Stimson Hall.
In 1912 Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, Andrew S. White and others opposed to the Republican party's presidential candidate, William Howard Taft, met at Andrew S. White's home in Fayetteville, New York (near Syracuse).
They formed a third party which they named "The Progressive Party" and chose Roosevelt as their candidate. There was a stuffed moose head on the wall of the room. This they chose as their emblem. Naturally the Progressives were dubbed "Bull Moosers". Unfortunately, their action split the Republican party and the Democrats elected Woodrow Wilson. The moose head came to Cornell as part of the Andrew S. White estate. It was stolen in the 1980's.
Andrew Strong White Portrait
Andrew Strong White (1867-1952), nephew of Cornell University co-founder and first President Andrew Dickson White, received B.A. and LL.B. degrees from Cornell in 1888 and 1893. He practiced law in Syracuse, New York with the White & Ryan firm for 16 years and later independently, while also managing his family's real estate holdings During World War I, White served as a draft board member. White married twice in his life, first to Anna L. Belden, and later to the professional lyric soprano singer[Nellie] Claire Howard in 1918. A portrait of his second wife can be found in the Andrew D. White Library Room of Uris Library.
Andrew Strong White Portrait (Cornell University Library Digital Collections) digital.library.cornell.edu
https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:31877590
Claire Howard White Portrait
Mrs. Claire H. White (1892-1982) was born in Washignton D.C. and was the wife of Andrew Strong White (nephew of Andrew D. White). “[Mrs. White] sang professionally in opera as as well as concerts under her maiden name of Claire Alcee. She made her operatic debut as Desdemona in "Otello" with the Philadelphia Grand Opera, and gave recitals in New York City, Philadelphia, Berlin and Paris.”
Claire Howard White Portrait (Cornell University Library Digital Collections) digital.library.cornell.edu
