Let them shine. Let them shine. Let them shine.
With so many rooms, there is such a variety of lighting all over the Mansion. The crystal is beautiful and their many facets help radiate the light. We don’t know if Feng Shui was a thing then but there is definitely good energy throughout.
This is just a sampling. When you take a tour, you can see these lights (and more!) in person.
Sparkling in the Reception Room. Looking up from below in the Reception Room Main hallway between Reception Room and Parlor. This beautiful light greeted all visitors. Multicolored in the Parlor Light in the Children’s room for play and studying. In the Family Room. Lamp beside Mary Carus’ desk in the Family Room Gracing the Dining Room In the beginning light came from candles, lanterns and fireplaces. Light in Camilla’s Bedroom (Second Floor) Light in Paul and Mary’s Bedroom (Second Floor) One of the early light bulbs in the gymnasium.