. The Lee mansion, what it was and what it is . MAIN ENTRANCE tory of some by gone day, all prove it to be the centre of attraction of the wholehouse. On the right of the hall is the parlor or reception room, its panelledwainscotting, carved frieze and fireplace of panels bordered by these samecarved Corinthian columns, being all of white, while on the left, the large ban-. MAIN STAIRCASE qiieting or state dining room is also in white but panelled from floor to ceiling,its mantel being a marvel of beauty, with rich carving of fruit and flowers, fes-tooning a central panel containing a painting
. The Lee mansion, what it was and what it is . MAIN ENTRANCE tory of some by gone day, all prove it to be the centre of attraction of the wholehouse. On the right of the hall is the parlor or reception room, its panelledwainscotting, carved frieze and fireplace of panels bordered by these samecarved Corinthian columns, being all of white, while on the left, the large ban-. MAIN STAIRCASE qiieting or state dining room is also in white but panelled from floor to ceiling,its mantel being a marvel of beauty, with rich carving of fruit and flowers, fes-tooning a central panel containing a painting of such value that it sold, in lateryears, for three thousand dollars. Leading from this room is the library oroffice with windows looking into the garden, while hidden behind the panellingof the fireplace are the double iron doors of a safe, built into the chimney, wherethe family silver and valuables could be safely hidden in case of sudden alarm. Across the hall, at the rear, is the kitchen. Here doors to right and leftopen, one on the hall of the side entrance to the house, the other to a passageleading to the cook house and slave quarters, a brick building on the east, whoselower story sheltered the family coach, while above slept the slaves, for ColonelLee had many who were kept busy loading and unloading his vessels, as theycame into port. That cooking was d
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