Stanford spared little expense on the construction or decor, the mansion was legendary for its luxury and magnificent art collection.

The two acre property was surrounded by a grand wall of basalt and granite, topped with a wrought iron fence.

Part of that original wall and carefully restored fence can still be seen on the eastern side of the present day Stanford Court Hotel.

The site was purchased by real estate investor Lucien H. Sly, and in 1912 the luxurious Stanford Court Apartments were established, quickly becoming among the city's most fashionable residences.

The structure was sold in 1968[2] and completely gutted and rebuilt as a luxury hotel, opening in March 1972[3] as The Stanford Court, run by hoteliers James A. Nassikas and Edgar Stern.