Augustus Van Wickle: The Coal Baron Behind Blithewold Estate

Augustus Stout Van Wickle (1856-1898), a prominent figure known for his business success and philanthropy.

The Blithewold Mansion Today is the birthday of Augustus Van Wickle – the man who established the Blithewold (“Blithe-wald”) Mansion and Estate in the 1890s. Augustus was born into a well-to-do family who had a coal-mining business. As he took over the reins, Augustus turned the company into a stunning success and Augustus became enormously…

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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Curated News Dead rats, putrid flesh and sweaty socks: rare orchid gives botanists a first whiff | Environment | The Guardian The orchid – Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis –…

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