What happened to the Borax King's Bay Area Mansion?

So sad that these palatial mansions get destroyed. They were a part of history. Thanks for doing this channel. 👍

That mansion was so gorgeous inside. I wish it was still standing and decorated with all of its original furnishings.

I lived in the bay area for years and never knew about this mansion..It was a beauitful Victorian home..and the the origins of the Borax company.. Thank you for histroy lesson. The craftsmanship was beyond words.

So that's the story of Borax. Very interesting.

Those statues holding the lights are elegant beyond belief,the painted ceilings are so detailed,and I could spend a whole day looking at them ❤

Wonderful video like always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Having a Minstrel Gallery in my house is a new goal.

Your channel makes me want to time travel!

This beautiful mansion would have made very sumptuous apartments for wealthy people who were newly divorced, or growing older. It could have been a still exclusive address, and lodging, while providing a smaller abode, and budget. So very sad to lose it...

[ wonder how much of the house they were able to salvage. It was definitely a magnificent house with beautiful grounds. Back then it appears that many very wealthy people didn't have children, and it doesn't seem to have been by choice. I will never look at Borax Detergent Booster the same after learning it's history. Thank you, Ken.

Thanks Ken. Appreciate this channel so much. The past has always fascinated me!

I was a regular viewer of "Death Valley Days." Now I know the origin of Borax. Great house tour and story, Ken. Sounds like the Smiths took care of their employees and were genuine people. So, don't hold filthy rich against them. I like the spread out property. Now, I need to see some television reruns.

Absolutely a magnificent house and garden..I cannot believe that it couldn't be saved...such a terrible shame..thanks again for your research

Both the grounds and the mansion are fabulous and so beautiful. I love the tower to look out over the bay and the greenhouse. What a wonderful place and how sad it was lost to the wrecking ball. Thanks for another interesting video.

It was a lovely home. Too bad it had to be destroyed.

I love the grounds, the hot house/ conservatory, and the music room.

Every time I watch one of your wonderful videos, I hold my breath til the end…nervously anticipating whether or not the house was kept up, or destroyed. Again, I’m saddened to my core at the realization this spectacular home is no more. 😢

I love love love this house. This is my favorite style. The wood, the furniture, the structure and time-period...I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for this. My house is actually made up of many of the iconic pieces featured in your video. Fireplace, mahogany ceilings, library bookcases, guest room doors with crystal doorknobs.

Since I've been studying Victorian interior design since I was young, I can most assuredly say, Ok. and Typical. Mr "Borax" , you can tell by his design choices, wasn't "pretending". The entire house feels "normal"-utilizing the design elements of the day in a conventional manner. Unlike the Vanderbilt family, in whose houses you can clearly see they were projecting a statement - "We've been around for generations". Almost a royalty-like vibe, as if it was the palace in Vienna . This house looks lived in and loved. And true Arts and Crafts style.