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March 31, 2020

These (little) lights of ours

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.

Article by Chad / Blog / gymnasium, lighting, parlor, reception room, tour

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