blue ribbon mansion

The outside of the place was just beautiful! it actually looked pretty small from the outside, but that was certainly not true once you get inside!
the main dining hall was fully restored with dinnerware and everything! the electric chandelier was even authentic for the time it was built- this place had electric in 1890, way before anyone else in the town cold afford it in their houses. i guess it pays to be a beer baron...
one of the paintings on the wall in the upstairs parlor. i love how it portrays a young child downing a pint of beer! my, how things have changed...
the intricate wood working was all hand carved on location in the house, and it was all over the place! it must have taken forever to build.
in one of the rooms they have this amazingly intricate doll house on display. after we were done with the walking tour, diana and miranda wanted to go back up to check out the doll house again! i went with them, and i've got to say, it was actually really impressive.

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