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Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40M
Saw this article, it has some nice pictures and comments by Harry. I think you should be able to read it, it allowed me to "gift unlocked article".
I hadn't realized the piano room was used in High Society. I wonder if other rooms might have been used as models for sets in the movie.
Maybe I should have put this under swaps and sales!
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Re: Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40M
And just think back when I was going all over Brooklyn and New York with Kathryn, she invited me over to that house and wanted me to see Bing's memorabilia in basement. Oh, how I wish I could have gone. If I could turn back time. 
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Re: Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40M
It was only the piano that was used in High Society. Not the room.
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Ah, thanks for the clarification, Malcolm.
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Re: Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40M
It is truly bittersweet. While my curiosity was satisfied and I found much interest in all the photographs of that amazing property, the passing of Kathryn Crosby in September marked the end of an era. The sale of the house only finalize that transition. The house would make a great museum, as I don't think I've ever seen a place so beautiful. It's heartwarming to see that Bing and Kathryn's taste in real estate and furnishings was so impeccable.
It's comforting to know that Hillsborough remained for so many years as Bing Crosby pretty much left it. The house was renovated and kept up to date, which is something Bing would surely appreciate. It was his residence from 1964 until the end of his life, and Kathryn continued to live there, cherishing their memories. Hillsborough has one of the best climatic conditions on the planet. It's provincial yet conveniently close to San Francisco, a beautiful city.
All of their children have led successful careers in their selected fields, with Harry in investment banking in NYC, Mary Frances in acting in Santa Monica Mountains, and Nathaniel in the golf industry leaving in Florida. They all live far away from the place they were raised, so after the passing of Kathryn in that house, it is only natural to sell it. The thinks that took place in that house are really historic for all, and the children must have very fond memories from growing up to that astonishing property.
The memories and legacy of the Crosby family will forever be etched in the walls of this beautiful home in Jacklin Drive, who will remain a lasting tribute of that remarkable era. I hope that the new owners will appreciate the history that these walls carry.
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