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Stairwell to Gallery LevelThis 24 karat gold leaf mosaic domed ceiling welcomes visitors to the gallery level of the mansion. The structure includes custom stone sculptures by Italian Pelligrini and Conrad Berglund from Sweden. |
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LoggiaLeading to the ballroom the loggia seperates the north and south salons and features a vaulted ceiling with hand painted chinoiserie design. |
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BallroomPalatial size and style characterize the ballroom that is crowned with one of the most beautiful of the Marland Estate's celings. The pattern features gold leaf throughout and Waterford crystal chandeliers imported from Ireland. |
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Dining RoomThe hand-carved mantle and wood walls in the dining room were carved from rare Pollard oak, cut with special permission from the royal forests of England. This formal dining room can seat twenty for dinner. |
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Breakfast NookSaid to have been one of E.W. Marland's favorite rooms, this small breakfast nook sports great views of the north vista and balcony and is right off the main service kitchen. |
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Service KitchenThe sevice kitchen has no stove or oven as the food was prepared in the main kitchen on the lower level and transported to the service kitchen via dumb waiter. The metal in the kitchen is Monel, an alloy preceding stainless steel and often in used in the construction of battleships. |
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Inner LoungeIn the 1920's the inner lounge was a gathering point for participants in the Marland fox hunts. Participants would be served breakfast in the lounge, prepared in the hunt kitchen behind massive hand carved door just left of the enormous fireplace. |
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Yellow BedroomOne of many bedrooms in the mansion, the yellow room is exceedingly cheery and features a fantastic suite of antique furnishings with hand-painted accents. |
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E.W. Marland's StudyThe study was a base of operations for E.W. Marland's business ventures and also served as a place to greet visitors. The bust of E.W. Marland on the mantle was sculpted by Jo Davidson who was also responsible for the Marland family statues. |
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E.W. Marland's BedroomEW Marland's English Tudor bedroom features oak paneled walls and hand-carved oak fireplace. The door to the right of the fireplace served to conceal the safe and liquor cabinet built into the wall. |
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