Mr. Carrere Accomplishments
Mr. Carrere was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to wealthy American parents. He was the son of a prosperous American coffee planter. Pg. 19 Thomas Graham Flagler’s St. Augustine Hotels As an adult, he lived in a home that he created called Red Oak with his wife and two daughters, until his death. His home was located in White Plains, New York. It’s said Mr. Carrere’s personality was not on the diplomatic side. He always spoke his mind and was temperamental and implosive by nature, but was always sincere. He spoke the truth at all times under all conditions and never lacked charm and humor. His accomplishments were many, but it is said about Mr. Carrere for those who knew him, he always gave love and respect to everyone he met. According
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One of his last achievements was that special combination of both called the Tower of Jewels. It was his contribution at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition world’ fair and held in San Francisco. Taking center stage the structure was an impressive four hundred thirty five foot tall and was the entrance to the Court of the Universe. The beautiful structure was enhanced with faceted jewels. They were cut glass called Novagems, each were backed by a tiny mirror. The creative structure would glitter in the sunlight and shine with color at night from the reflection of the spotlights place directly on them. Fifty thousand Austrian different size glass fragments in ruby red, violet, yellow, aquamarine, and white dangled from the Tower in strategically placed areas. The system of lighting made the glass reflection look like precious jewels. The red lights at night that pulsated off the structure symbolized the beating artery of the American continent. With the combination of Thomas Hastings creative genius in the Tower of Jewels and the overall color scheme of the fair was so successful that the exhibition was nicknamed "Jewel City." During the fair, new jewels were sold as souvenirs. After the close of the fair, the actual jewels that hung on the tower were sold for one dollar each as memorabilia. There were also many jewel-related souvenirs, including cufflinks, pins and spoons. This innovative design in architecture did not catch on, but was truly a work of
One of his last achievements was that special combination of both called the Tower of Jewels. It was his contribution at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition world’ fair and held in San Francisco. Taking center stage the structure was an impressive four hundred thirty five foot tall and was the entrance to the Court of the Universe. The beautiful structure was enhanced with faceted jewels. They were cut glass called Novagems, each were backed by a tiny mirror. The creative structure would glitter in the sunlight and shine with color at night from the reflection of the spotlights place directly on them. Fifty thousand Austrian different size glass fragments in ruby red, violet, yellow, aquamarine, and white dangled from the Tower in strategically placed areas. The system of lighting made the glass reflection look like precious jewels. The red lights at night that pulsated off the structure symbolized the beating artery of the American continent. With the combination of Thomas Hastings creative genius in the Tower of Jewels and the overall color scheme of the fair was so successful that the exhibition was nicknamed "Jewel City." During the fair, new jewels were sold as souvenirs. After the close of the fair, the actual jewels that hung on the tower were sold for one dollar each as memorabilia. There were also many jewel-related souvenirs, including cufflinks, pins and spoons. This innovative design in architecture did not catch on, but was truly a work of