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April 8, 2020

How old IS the chair?

We have two very similar and yet very unique chairs in the Mansion. One is in the Parlor and one is in the Library. The one in the Parlor is original to the Mansion and the one in the Library was donated by the Grandson of Annie Hegeler. The chair in the Parlor was made […]

Article by hcf.admin / Blog / furniture, library, parlor, Savonarola

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 […]

Article by hcf.admin / Blog / gymnasium, lighting, parlor, reception room, tour

March 27, 2020

Twenty-two species of wood!

Someone asked about all the beautiful wood in the inlaid parquet floors. First of all, the Mansion has beautiful wood throughout. It has been reported that there are about 22 different species of wood used in the interior design. In the inlaid parquet floors alone, there are at least eight different species.

Article by hcf.admin / Blog / dining room, parlor, reception room, woodwork

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