Exploring the Edith Fabbri Gilded Age Mansion & Historic Grand Library

Does your home have a grand library shipped over from a 1600s Italian ducal palace? Or how about furniture and artwork that has a connection with the Vanderbilt family? If it doesn't, then now's your chance to see these incredible pieces for yourself inside one of New York City's best preserved Gilded Age mansions.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive tour through the former Edith Fabbri House, now known as the House of the Redeemer, which served as the town residence of Edith Shepard Fabbri, a great-granddaughter of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Led by a House of the Redeemer staff member, our unique experience of this Upper East Side mansion will include:

• An overview of the 1916 Gilded Age mansion designed by American architect Grosvenor Atterbury, noted for the 1908 restoration of New York’s City Hall
• A visit to the mansion's historic rooms, including the dining room, chapel, kitchen, parlor, and grand library
• Stories around Edith Shepard Fabbri and her husband Ernesto Fabbri, and why the house, artwork, and furnishings were all donated in 1949 to the Episcopal Church of New York
• A closer examination of the immaculate Grand Library, which originated from a 1600s ducal palace in Urbino, Italy, and how it was transported in two ships through U-boat infested waters during World War I
• A look at the original furniture, art, and decor in the House of the Redeemer, which has been perfectly preserved

See you there!

*Please bring a water bottle as the mansion does not have air conditioning

**This experience is conducted on the first two floors of the house — an elevator is available if needed

Testimonials

"Rare opportunity to learn about one of the City's residential treasures!" -David

"The opportunity to see this historic home, learn about the history, view the interior and furnishings" -Marlene

"Library and chapel and history were interesting." -James

"The guide was personally involved in history of maintaining the facility." -Carolyn

"Seeing the inside spaces, hidden doors and stairs. I appreciate the access." -Robert

"The discovery of a very nice mansion, with an interesting history" -Gabriela

"The history of the building and the knowledge of the presenter." -Kevin

"I really like house tours and this one was very good." -Garry

"Knowledgeable guide and a beautiful historic house" -Susan

"The guide was extremely informative & gave us an excellent insight into the history of the house & inhabitants, as well as into the current role of the House of the Redeemer." -Mary

"It was great fun. Thank you very much for enabling access to an interesting place." -Rima

"Our guide was personable and very open with information" -Richard

"I enjoyed how knowledgeable and friendly the guide was while showing us around the house. You could tell that she really loves the house and enjoys showing others." -Teresa

" The venue was fascinating, the guide - excellent. The organization was seamless." -Yana

"The history and learning about the restoration" -Paige

" It was a nice opportunity to see a place I was not familiar with. The space is beautiful. The content presented by the guide was interesting. It was great to have the brochures available for an overview." -Noreen

" Judy, the guide was excellent, one of the best I’ve heard. Knowledgeable, funny, interesting" -Barbara

" I loved that it was a small group. Felt like it was a special privilege to have this opportunity." -Joseph

" The library is awesome. I liked the combination of a historical mansion that still functions today as a residence, religious site and rental property." -Jean

" The guide was so knowledgeable and her perspective is invaluable as she runs the mansion" -Barbara

"Enjoyed seeing the rooms we were allowed into, and walk outside building" -Christine

"Seeing a Gilded Age home with original furnishings." -Karen

"I liked seeing the inside of a mansion in my neighborhood and hearing some stories about the house" -Jodean

"The history of it and the family and how it came to be used" -Beth

"Learning about the history of the people in the house." -Peter

"Interesting to hear about the library and the secret room during prohibition." -Katy

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