USA's Biggest Abandoned Mansion On The Verge Of Demolition! Save Belton Court!

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Belton Court, currently the biggest abandoned mansion in the United States, is threatened with demolition. Located in the heart of Rhode Island, this grand estate once sprawled over 800 acres and was the epitome of luxury and architectural magnificence. Uncovering its hidden stories is our last hope to save it from destruction!! Belton Court -» https://www.instagram.com/beltoncourt/ Wikipedia Belton Court -» https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belton_Court Wikipedia Frederick S. Peck -» https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_S._Peck ----------- STORY Constructed in the early 20th century by Frederick Stanhope Peck, Belton Court is a testament to his success and philanthropy. Peck, born in 1868, was a prominent businessman known for his contributions to the arts, education, and healthcare. He supported the Providence Homeopathic Hospital of RI (now Roger Williams Medical Center) and various cultural institutions. Frederick hosted numerous social and cultural events alongside his wife Mary, an orchid enthusiast, making the mansion a vibrant community hub. Belton Court was built in two phases (1905-1906 and 1927-1928) and boasts 55,000 square feet of livable space. It functioned as a museum, featuring a library with over 8,000 rare books and a gallery of world-renowned paintings. The estate included a 20,000-square-foot stable complex, a 5,000-square-foot greenhouse, and flower beds. Frederick employed a full-time staff of about fifteen people. The mansion is a masterwork with a ballroom, reception hall, and smoking room. It housed unique tapestries, priceless artworks, and rare books. Notable guests included Charles Curtis and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, with rumors of President Calvin Coolidge's stay in the 1920s. Frederick Peck passed away in 1947, and the mansion's contents were auctioned off. The home was donated to the Providence Homeopathic Hospital of RI, but deemed unusable, it was sold to developers. Despite its historical significance, the mansion faces demolition. Belton Court's legacy, managed by Barrington College and later Zion Bible Institute, has suffered neglect over the years. Belton Court was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and awaits an uncertain future. Its last owner vacated the property in 2011, and now this monumental piece of history is at risk. Join us in exploring Belton Court's history and help raise awareness to preserve this irreplaceable landmark. ----------- SOCIALS: Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/brosofdecay TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@brosofdecay Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/brosofdecay/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/Brothersofdecay/ ---------------------------------- Support us: Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/brosofdecay Paypal ► https://paypal.me/lesleyhouben 0:00 Start 1:10 History of Belton Court and Frederick Peck 7:55 Outside of the Pecks Mansion 8:40 Belton Architecture 9:35 Exterior and Gardens of Belton 14:10 Car Collection of Frederick 14:45 Fountain 15:15 Garages & Mecanic 17:30 Tower 18:15 Exterior of 1905 Section (old photos on the porch) 21:15 Demolition Plans & Nacional Register 22:15 Entrance & Foyer 23:00 Reception Hall 26:30 Dining Room 28:40 Staff corners & Kitchen 35:10 One of the Bathrooms & Foyer & Hallways 38:15 Ballroom 42:26 Inside the Tower 43:35 Smoking Room 44:40 The Morning Room 45:50 Marble & Limestone Galleries 48:45 Library 52:25 Marble Gallery 53:30 Inside the 1905 Section 1:02:25 Mary Burlingame Peck's Bedroom 1:05:20 Frederick Stanhope Peck's Bedroom 1:07:30 2nd Floor of 1905 section 1:09:00 3rd Floor of 1905 section 1:10:50 Basement 1:19:45 Servents Bedrooms 1:21:10 Guest Bedrooms 1:23:20 Outro Written, Directed, Produced, Edited, Cinematography by D. Novo Gaspar (Danny) @ES.Forgotten Filmed by Main tour & Cinematic Shots - D. Novo Gaspar Drone & General B-roll Shots - Lesley Houben Hosted by In front of the camera - Lesley Houben Behind Camera - D. Novo Gaspar Voice Over Script by First Main History V.O. - Lesley Houben Detailed V.O. - D. Novo Gaspar Reviewed by D. Novo Gaspar Daniel Simões A.G. History of Belton Court, Rhode Island #BeltonCourt #abandoned #explore