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Throughout turbulent times—including both World Wars and the Great Depression—Brandegee’s estate acted as a steadfast retreat from modern upheaval, embodying a nostalgic link to Boston’s gilded age. Mary lived to see the estate endure for decades past her death in August 1956 at age 85.
Remarkably, despite the widespread decline of gilded age mansions during the mid-20th century, Brandegee’s estate remarkably remained intact. It stood proudly amidst a changing cityscape, a testament to its creator’s legacy and the enduring grandeur of its design.