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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 […]

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

March 26, 2020

Coming to call upon the Hegelers

If you came to call, you would come up the wonderful horseshoe stairs and ring the door bell. A staff member would greet you and take your calling card. You would then be shown into the Reception Room to wait until whom ever you called for came to the room. If you were a man, […]

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

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