. As shown with the headquarters, Warner's vision didn't stay within walls. For several years, I was his artist in residence and he was my collector. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Only place in town but they are doing a good job. endobj When Mike Case first worked in the Gulf States Paper headquarters in 1988, he'd "occasionally bump into this larger-than-life guy in the hallways." All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Over 50 years as CEO and President of Gulf States Paper Co., Warner amassed one of the greatest privately held collections of American art, antiques and furnishings int eh world. He was promoted to executive vice president in 1950 and, when Mildred Warner retired from business in 1957 he succeeded her as president. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The mission of the Warner Foundation is to promote an understanding of American History and its relevance to controversial issues through art exhibitions and programs that promote meaningful dialogue and rekindle a spirit of tolerance and hope in our society. I agree with other reviewers that the surroundings of this hotel are charming. His clout helped bring about the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway, making the Black Warrior navigable this far north, and entice Mercedes-Benz to open its first U.S. plant here. ", Though Wilson noted Warner never touched a brush, he said "Jack probably should have been an artist, Everything in his world was like a canvas yet to be painted.". [2] The Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art was the result of 40 years of collecting American art by Jack Warner, CEO of Gulf States Paper, later the Westervelt Company. . "He put his paddle up and didn't take it down until everybody else quit bidding," Leigh said, laughing. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? A giant of Tuscaloosa who literally, figuratively and aesthetically shaped the land, Jonathan Westervelt Warner, passed away early Saturday morning. In his opinion, the shareholders came at the bottom, because if you'd do things right for the customers and associates, the shareholders would be satisfied.". There was an error deleting this problem. Tuscaloosa Iris Foundation. Try again later. Mrs. Warner died February 14, 2007. Warner became president and chairman of the board in 1959. "Throughout his long and distinguished life, Jack Warner has been a generous benefactor in this community, across the nation and here at the University of Alabama. [1] Continuing the philanthropic efforts of his family, which lent the family name to pools, edifices and Jack Warner Parkway, he supported not just renowned artists, but urged younger painters to push their skills, providing space, classes and inspiration. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice quiet place. All rights reserved. After college, Warner served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Others represented are John Singer Sargeant, Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, Alfred Jacob Miller, William Merritt Chase, and Paul Revere. He was also recognized in 2011 by the naming of the newly opened Jack and Susan Warner Hudson River Gallery in the Metropolitan Museum of American Art in New York City. are unchanged from the olden days. We travelled in December for University of Alabama graduation (Dec. 8th - Dec. 13th) When we arrived the girl at the front desk said she could not take our credit cards because she did not know how to use the system. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Exterior grace reflects interiors filled with primitive artifacts and contemporary art from the South Pacific, Africa and elsewhere. In addition to serving as CEO and Chairman of Gulf States, he has had many honors in the Business arena including Chairman and President of the Alabama Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Visitors, UA College of Commerce and Business, Trustee of the American Forest Institute, Chairman and President of the Warrior-Tombigbee Development Association, Member of the National Board of the Smithsonian Institute, Trustee Emeritus Washington & Lee University, Alabama Academy of Honor and the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Out of date doesnt begin to describe it. He attended Washington & Lee University from 1936 to 1940 and received a degree in business administration. Please see our partners for more details. AdmissionAdmission to the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is free. Warner married the former Elizabeth Butler Turner in 1940. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Warner was well known for his generous philanthropy to many causes including the University of Alabama as well as Auburn University, Culver Military Academy, Washington and Lee University, the First Presbyterian Church, the United Way, and the City of Tuscaloosa, where he built community swimming pools and provided programs for many underprivileged children to receive swimming and water safety lessons as well as art and history education at his Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art. Jan 15, 2021 01:00PM EST Live Ahlers & Ogletree Items from the Estate of Jack Warner / The Warner Foundation Items from the esteemed American art collector's Tuscaloosa, AL estate. Jack Warner was married to the former Elizabeth Butler of Jacksonville, Florida, on August 26, 1939. Before a 2010 tax change led to the breakup and sale of some of the larger pieces, as his son Jon Warner took over as chairman of the board the newly renamed Westervelt Co., the collection held works by Albert Bierstadt, Rembrandt Peale, Edward Hicks, Thomas Moran, Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, Edward Potthast, Charles Bird King, James McNeill Whistler, Andrew Wyeth, Mary Cassatt, James Peale and Paul Revere. A system error has occurred. Try again later. Description Jack Warner was born in Decatur, IL on July 28, 1917, to Herbert David Warner and Mildred Westervelt Warner. Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay. based on information from your browser. The walking bridge is closed. Warner was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame in 1979, and the Alabama Business Hall of Fame in 1983. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. University Area. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The Warner Foundation continues the legacy of Jonathan Jack Warner in utilizing American Art as an important vehicle for teaching American History. He always picked out the biggest guy in the crowd: 'You're not so tough.' To use this feature, use a newer browser. Through industry, philanthropy and more, with energy and enthusiasm, he helped shape not just Tuscaloosa, but the state and the south. They returned to their room at 10pm and 3am, both times in a full blown argument that sounded like they were in the entrance of our room. There was a problem getting your location. These were generally displayed at his home, "Whispering Cliffs" on Lake Tuscaloosa, but some also were exhibited alongside the larger collection. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Other notable works were acquired by Warner personally or for the Jack Warner Foundation. Weve updated the security on the site. Formerly in Indiana and Illinois, the company moved headquarters to Tuscaloosa in 1927, where it became one of the South's largest landowners and employers. "In his day, he was as good a storyteller as anyone," Case said. However, the building, rooms, decor, bedding, etc. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Nearby attractions include Escape Tuscaloosa (4.6 miles), Lake Nicol (1.9 miles), and Will May Dog Park (2.8 miles). In 2003 the corporate art collection was installed in a separate Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa on the Yacht Club property, where Warner's second wife, Susan Austin-Warner was employed as director after they married in 2006. Conveniently located restaurants include Evangeline's, Southern Ale House, and Heritage House Coffee and Tea. The carpets are stained. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She told us that once she left on Sunday she was not coming back (I think she had lost her job because she had not even met the new owner and had no idea what was happening). Warner has remained active in a variety of sports over the years most notably swimming, tennis and horseback riding. He was 99. Hours of OperationThe Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (until further notice). He was 99. I booked through booking.com that clearly stated a cancellation policy. Warner began collecting art with private and corporate funds in the 1950s, making himself boldly known as a major player in the art world, whether at auctions, or major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which houses a collection of early Hudson River School works known as the Jack and Susan Warner Gallery. When the Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art drew the disparate works together, it reached a kind of density, a side-by-side master work after master work that made visitors' jaws drop. Today, Jack Warners soul has been lifted above the clouds. xXKsg]dBR%2R*DHDfG{,_S"3=_ww3Q]f2?l\j~*!V\pmmy}.6r+g/xU. Resend Activation Email. Try again later. The Jack Warner At Northriver. 5 0 obj THE JACK WARNER is located in the peaceful and tranquil rolling hills of NorthRiver, next to beautiful Lake Tuscaloosa Although only 12 miles North of downtown Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama, it imbues visitors with the feel of Europe or the Orient. He chaired the Board of Visitors at the University of Alabama College of Commerce and served in the University of Alabama President's Cabinet. Although the grounds and the area are beautiful, the place itself is in desperate need of a face lift. Old, worn out, no amenities or service. "He told me once, 'All I've ever wanted in my life was to create something beautiful, and share it,'" she said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Add to your scrapbook. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, and graduated from Culver Military Academy and Washington & Lee University, where he is an emeritus trustee. In 1957, he was elected president, succeeding his mother. It was very quiet during our stay for move-in at UA. His mother, Mildred Westervelt Warner, served as president of Gulf States and was the daughter of the company's founder, Herbert Westervelt. The family moved to Tuscaloosa when Mildred's father, Herbert Westervelt, consolidated the Gulf States Paper Corporation there in 1929. %PDF-1.4 endobj Well after she left on Sunday, there was continental breakfast. Haven't stayed at the Jack Warner in many years but my wife and I booked a two night stay recently and had a wonder time. Anybody who wanted to could come in and see it.". A walk through, from house to the lake, could take 10 minutes, or hours. "You'd think he'd be wandering off and forgotten his link, but then he'd come back around to the point.". Whether it's golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, art or garden tours, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the natural and cultural habitat of The Jack Warner. Does The Jack Warner at NorthRiver offer any business services? do not book! He envisioned and created Northriver Yacht Club, an outstanding golf, swimming, tennis, recreational and residential complex in Tuscaloosa. Clean, comfortable and so peaceful. Visitor Center Hours What food & drink options are available at The Jack Warner at NorthRiver? We went out and bought pillows because the small foam blocks on the beds were unusable. Oops, we were unable to send the email. About Jack Warner Philanthropist, Patriot, Veteran, Art Collector, Architect and Gardener Jonathan Westervelt Warner was born in Decatur, Illinois on July 28, 1917 and moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama as a child when his grandfather Herbert E. Westervelt consolidated the company as Alabama's first modern pulp and paper mill in 1929. Discover their grant history, open opportunities, and 990 data. Discover the art of relaxation in our wooded setting, explore the beauty of Lake Tuscaloosa and enjoy the peace that The Jack Warner brings to your vacation; located only 12 miles from Tuscaloosa. Jack Leigh grew up a playmate of Warner's son David, but became friends with as he grew into a fellow artist and art lover. I wont stay here again, though. His interests helped create NorthRiver Yacht Club, and later its Golf Club, and the Westervelt Lodge, now known as The Jack Warner at NorthRiver. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Do not stay here unless you enjoy roach watching. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: In the 1960s and 1970s Warner also operated a breeding stable for horses ridden in equestrian competitions. The area called NorthRiver is a semi-private residential area surrounding the prestigious North River Yacht Club. Tuscaloosa native Wilson makes his living as an artist, in Hoosick, New York. Bethel Presbyterian Church is within 2.8 km away from the hotel. 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy Tuscaloosa AL 35401 (832) 723-7110. 1950: After headed production and sales activities at Gulf States, Warner is named executive vice president in 1950, 1957: Warner is elected president of Gulf States, succeeding his mother, 1959: Warner adds chairman of the board to his title at Gulf States, 1979: Warner is elected to the Alabama Hall of Fame, 1983: Warner is elected to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, From 1984 to 1994: Warner serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Gulf States, Jan. 1, 1995: Warner retires from day-to-day management of Gulf States, 1997: Warner earns lifetime achievement awards from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the Greater Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce, 1998: Warner earns the Alexis de Tocqueville Award from the United Way of West Alabama, 1999: Warner earns the Distinguished Achievement Award, Presidents Cabinet, University of Alabama, 2011: Warner receives the Pillars of the Community Award, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The address of Dr. Timothy W. Prestley is 2201 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US. "Jack was like a father to me in an artistic sense," Wilson wrote in an email. Email Tour. A giant of Tuscaloosa who literally, figuratively and aesthetically shaped the land, Jonathan Westervelt Warner, died early Saturday morning, Feb. 18. We have set your language to Exhibition of the bulk of the remaining artwork was turned over to a private foundation which operates as the Tuscaloosa Museum of Art. Promoting understanding of American History through American Art. 2023 www.tuscaloosanews.com. Today, NorthRiver boasts over 500 spacious lots and elegant homes adorning the gently rolling hills and beautifully landscaped nature preserve. I have all the emails and documentation to prove it. "The gates around his garden were only put up finally because of the deer that were eating it up," Susan Warner said. The Tuscaloosa City Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday denied a petition by Jack and Susan Warner for a variance to create an artist-in-residence program at Whispering Cliffs, the Warners' house on Lake Tuscaloosa. It offers a lot of charm, but lacking in basic updates, including better insulation in between rooms. Warner retired from day-to-day management of the company on January 1, 1995. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. It was recently sold and no one really cares much about the hotel. Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast and access to a terrace. His collection started with a love of Audubon bird paintings -- Warner later commissioned Basil Ede's "The Wild Birds of America" book -- and moved into Hudson River painters, those who strove west, painted the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, early America all the way to the Pacific. Warner graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, in 1936. From 1984 to 1994 he served as Chairman and C.E.O. University of Alabama College of Commerce, University of Alabama President's Cabinet, Warrior-Tombigbee Development Association, Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, https://www.bhamwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Jack_Warner&oldid=135145, Cobb, Mark Hughes (August 1, 2011) "Warner's art collection divided. The condo is convenient to UA, downtown shopping, the Public Library and the Riverwalk. Find Related Places. Warner liked the wild as well as the contained, Boettcher said. Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Tuscaloosa. 2021 Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports | VisitTuscaloosa.com In 1989, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame gave him the Alabama Distinguished Sportsman Award. My husband is extremely allergic to cats and of course it was on the floor we were staying on. "He inherited this commitment from his family, and took it to another level.". Yes, The Jack Warner at NorthRiver offers an airport shuttle for guests. The yacht club is gorgeous, I can see why people use it for events. Please try again later. "None of the gates were ever locked. Discover genuine guest reviews for THE JACK WARNER at NorthRiver along with the latest prices and availability - book now. Jack Warner beside one of the George Washington portraits on loan to the Birmingham Museum in this 2006 file photo. They are crooks!!!!!! Whether it was expanding the business -- Gulf States' fortune derived from a paper-bag-making machine -- renovating homes, opening a museum, molding a sprawling garden, gathering art and artists, building NorthRiver Yacht Club with its golf course and hotel, or other endeavors, Warner stepped boldly, said Jim Merrell, who joined Gulf States' human resources in 1994, retiring in 2005. In an April 20 letter, Jon Warner, chairman of the board of the Westervelt Co., accepted a request from the Warner Foundation to be released from its current lease for the building that. "He was one of those bigger-than-life people. Jack Warner Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Tuscaloosa, AL and gave $22,535 in grants in 2012. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana in 1936 and received a degree in Business Administration from Washington & Lee University. Director of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company, Chairman and four-term President of Warrior-Tombigbee Water Development Association, Director of Associated Industries of Alabama, Director, Vice President of Southern States Industrial Council, Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Birmingham Branch, Director of The First Alabama Bank of Tuscaloosa, Director of First National Bank of Tuscaloosa, Trustee of The Culver Educational Foundation, Presidents Cabinet, The University of Alabama, Trustee, Southwestern University at Memphis, Chairman, Board of Visitors, The U of Alabama College of Commerce and Business Administration, Member, National Board of the Smithsonian Institute, Distinguished Achievement Award, Presidents Cabinet, University of Alabama, 1999, Frances G. Summersell Award, The University of Alabama, 1999, Alexis de Tocqueville Award, United Way of West Alabama, 1998, Athletic Hall of Fame, Washington and Lee University 1998, Lifetime Achievement Award, Alabama State Council on the Arts, 1997, Lifetime Achievement Award, Greater Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce, 1997, Honorary Chairman, 250th Anniversary of Washington and Lee University, Married to Elizabeth Butler Turner, 1940-2005, Sons: Jonathan Westerverlt Warner, Jr, and David Turner Warner (deceased), Married: Susan Gates Austin, 2006 present, Grandchildren: Cade Warner, Westervelt Warner III, and Elizabeth Butler Warner, Step-sons: Patrick W. Austin and Philip J. Austin. The Jack Warner Foundation, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, acquired from above Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Line IV, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia, September 27, 2014-January 25, 2015 Mildred Warner House Museum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, ca. Lastly he added a 5-faced clock tower, the NorthRiver Golf Club, more tennis courts, and 18 hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player. Art Collected by Jack Warner The Warner Collection of American Art presented on this page represents the original artwork that was displayed in the Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art (WWMAA) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from 2003 until its closing in 2011. He was a commissioned officer with the Mars Task Force in the Burma Theater of Operations. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Business Activities Past director, American Paper Institute Past chairman and three-term president, Alabama Chamber of Commerce Past president (two terms), Greater Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce Past chairman, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama College of Commerce and Business Administration Director, emeritus, The First Alabama Bank of Tuscaloosa Past director, First National Bank of Tuskaloosa Past director, Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company (Southern System) Past trustee, American Forest Institute Past chairman and four-term president, Warrior-Tombigbee Development Association (Alabama water development group) Past director, Associated Industries of Alabama Past vice president, Southern States Industrial Council Past director, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Birmingham branch Civic Activities Member, The University of Alabama National Advisory Board Member, Mount Vernon Advisory Committee Former Member, National Board of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. GREAT NEWS! 466 Tuscaloosa, AL JONATHAN WARNER OBITUARY July 28, 1917 - Feb. 18, 2017 Jonathan (Jack) Westervelt Warner, foremost industrialist and philanthropist in Alabama history, died at his home. Jonathan Westervelt Warner was born in Decatur, Illinois on July 28, 1917 and moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama as a child when his grandfather Herbert E. Westervelt consolidated the company as Alabamas first modern pulp and paper mill in 1929. Wonderful place..far out but easy access. 1990-2002 Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 2002, the Jack Warner Foundation purchased a former utilities conference building overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa, at the North River Yacht Club, and Warner placed much of his collection there and opened it to the public. 1747 Jack Warner Pkwy. We rented tubes for river- great trip. Many of the works, which Warner purchased on behalf of the company, were displayed to the public and to school groups in galleries inside the Westervelt Company's headquarters office. Over decades, Warner kept fit not just stroking in the pool and lake, but playing tennis and riding horses. University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell issued this statement after learning Warner's death: "We have all lost a legend. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. do not stay here. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Auction ended View Catalog (103) Live Jan 15, 01:00PM EST Items from the Estate of Jack Warner / The Warner Foundation View Catalog (103) Auction Information <> Case described his former boss as a great storyteller, historian, patriot, industrialist and philanthropist, who held court at work, at social gatherings, at openings; just about anywhere an audience formed. He'd say 'That needs to stay, to be propped up. The Trustees and staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art mourn the passing of Jack Warner, a noted collector of American art and a generous donor to the . July 28, 1917: Jack Warner is born in Decatur, Illinois, to Herbert David Warner and Mildred Westervelt Warner, 1929: Warner's family moves to Tuscaloosa as a child when his grandfather Herbert E. Westervelt consolidated Gulf States Paper Corp. as Alabama's first modern pulp and paper mill, 1936: Warner graduates from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 6 0 obj Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The breakfast included several kinds of fresh fruit and a nice variety of breads in additionto the usual bacon, eggs etc. (Jon) Warner Jr. (wife Martha Moore) and David Turner Warner (deceased) and three grandchildren. Make sure that the file is a photo. He dreamed big, and he realized those dreams on an awesome scale.". He moved to Tuscaloosa as a child when his grandfather Herbert E. Westervelt consolidated Gulf States Paper Corporation as Alabama's first modern pulp and paper mill in 1929. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He got it. His art included works by Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt, Asher B. Durand, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and many others. A giant of Tuscaloosa who literally, figuratively and aesthetically shaped the land, Jonathan Westervelt Warner, passed away early Saturday morning. There is a sign at check in saying they no longer offer housekeeping services unless you stay 5+ nights. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA. Search above to list available cemeteries. The company headquarters on River Road, renamed Jack Warner Parkway in May 1999, feature four buildings in soaring styles, with extensive interior garden, suggesting 11th century Japan. 2700 Yacht Club Way NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1125. Before Graham Boettcher moved to the state to become William Cary Hulsey Curator of American Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art, all he knew about Alabama was Jack Warner. The girl at the desk said she did not know if the continental breakfast would even be put out, the girl in the morning takes care of..not this girls job..yikes! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Throughout his long and distinguished life, Jack Warner has been a generous benefactor in this community, across the nation and here at The University of Alabama. "We encounter people who talk a fair game, but are short on delivery," said Boettcher, who worked with Warner to curate two major exhibits for the BMA. Gulf States was one of the first major companies to hire a wildlife biologist. The Westervelt family had established the company in Tuscaloosa in 1928. 1940: Warner earns a degree in business administration from Washington & Lee University. Directions Advertisement. This browser does not support getting your location. I think Jack was very interested in the sublime, that nature could be awesome, in the sense that it's beautiful, but also dangerous and wild. After his discharge he began working as a sales manager at Gulf States Paper, which his mother, Mildred, had taken over at the death of her father in 1939. He will be missed by all of us.".

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