Hester Ringling Mansion (Cook Hall)

Interior Hester Ringling Estate. Photo of A. Week Cook, Friend and benefactor of New Colleg

     The Hester Ringling House is classified as an eclectic Mediterranean Revival type and Italian Renaissance Style.The land for the Hester Ringling mansion was purchased by Charles Ringling from Charles Thompson.

Fountain Hester Ringling Estate

Hester Ringling Estste Bay Side

     The architect  is unknown.   Construction costs were 1.5 million dollars.  Construction took place between 1925 to 1926.  The exterior is an asymmetrical stuccoed facade.

Hester Ringling Estate and covered walkway

     The Hester Ringling Estate was renamed A. Werk Cook Hall in honor of a friend and benefactor of New College

Charles Ringling Estate and covered walkway and Hester Ringling Estate

Hester Ringling Estate Bayside

Hester Ringling Estste Bayside

Hester Ringling Estate Bayside

Hester Ringling Estate Side View

Hester Ringling Estste Side view

Hester Ringling Estate Side View

Historic Picture Hester Ringling Estate

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