In the town of Canandaigua is a small mansion built by John Thompson, founder and president of what is now Citibank. The summer house is the focal point of a large piece of property complete with ponds, statues, and a large garden area. Sonnenberg is a happening place now that it's a non-profit organization and historic site. Besides the steady stream of tourists, Sonnenberg hosts weddings, art fairs, and various other functions. What also is happening, however, is good old-fashioned deterioration. Close up, you can't help but notice that the house, statues, ponds, fountains, etc., need much renovation. Still, it was an interesting place to visit just to see how the wealthy used to spend their summers.