Arthur Curtiss James
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Arthur Curtiss James was a wealthy speculator in copper mines and railroads.
"Surprise Valley Farm," Arthur Curtiss James property, Beacon Hill Road, Newport, RI, by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1917. Architect: Grosvenor Atterbury, 1914-1916. Today these buildings survive as part of the SVF Foundation founded to preserve endangered breeds of livestock
Beacon Hill House Newport RI 1917
Interior of the home of Arthur Curtiss James, 39 East 69th Street, New York City
Yacht Aloha
New York Yacht Club
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The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members. Membership in the club is by invitation only. Its officers include a commodore, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer.
Harbour Court – New York Yacht Club
The Yacht 'America' Winning the International Race, 1851, Fitz Henry Lane
The Great Ocean Yacht Race Between Henrietta, Fleetwing & Vesta, by Currier & Ives in 1867