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Monday, January 30, 2012

Final Installment of Swannanoa Estate



Here is a picture of Swannanoa which I found on Wiki. I only had my telephoto lens with me so was unable to get a complete shot. Maybe this will better show you the size of the home and its architectural style.




These three pictures are of the signed Tiffany chandler hanging in the Gentlemen’s Smoking Room

This delicate mural is over the fireplace in the Smoking Room

These are the double stairs up to second floor.

 Tiffany-like large stained glass window at the head of the stairs. As you walk in the front door, it almost knocks you off your feet. It is absolutely gorgeous with the light coming through it. The woman is a representation of Mrs. Dooley, the beloved wife of the builder and original 
owner of the estate.


The following are pictures I took of some of some of the 
detail work in the home.












This is an article which was on a table in the home.

This post is linked with Our World Tuesday.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

More from Swannanoa Mansion

Arbor...walk at your own risk.


A View and a Reflection


Elevator



Living Room


Original Tile Roof



 Entry and Double Staircase 



One of the Fireplaces



Side View of House



Fireplace in Smoking (Gentlemen’s) Room
The signed Tiffany chandelier is in this room.



Room upstairs where the store the tiles when they come loose or fall off.




Caretaker’s House



Sink in Caretakers House 


This post is linked with:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2 
Weekend Reflections
Scenic Sunday

Friday, January 13, 2012

Swannanoa Mansion

Swannanoa Castle ~ The Lost Haunted Home on the Hill
Pond at Swannanoa Mansion Atop Afton Mountain ~ Virginia

This shows the pond with the beautiful old steps around it. They are now in terrible disrepair, and you travel at your own risk.

Stay tuned for more pictures of my two visits to the mansion. These include a bell tower, a gorgeous stained glass window, a signed Tiffany chandelier, carved woodwork....and the list goes on and on.

This post is linked with Weekend Reflections.