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Resource History and Description of Existing Conditions
stand in the ellipse, each originally having the same trim as the walls. An arch demarcates the
narrower north entry hall from the wider hall west of the service stairs.
In 1938 the Hall contained three wooden tables. 861 It is now furnished with a pressing
table between the columns in the ellipse, five tables from locations in the park including the
former NPS tea room in the Pavilion, three wicker armchairs, and various NPS racks, stands,
and chairs. 862
The north exterior door had a screen door which is now stored on the third floor. A
"Corbin" automatic door closer has been added to the door, and nailing evidence suggests an
earlier door closer. The door has a clear glass window with two sets of nailing evidence for
blinds or curtains. An NPS-era roller shade hangs at the window today. The original doorbell
hangs on the east wall near the door. The north end of the Hall, which is used for public tours,
is carpeted wall-to-wall with NPS-era red pile carpet. The remainder of the flooring is
hardwood. Eight plain, electric wall sconces light the Hall along with three additional sconces
added with the west partition walls. The interior doors onto the Hall had textured glass panels
and frosted glass transoms for natural light and ventilation.
The service Hall was used primarily as a passage, though the large oval at its center
offered flexible work space as needed. It is currently used for public tours and as a staff work
area.
861 Curry Inventory, 96; Hopkins, 41.
862 Conversation with Michelina R. Jurkowski, NPS curatorial assistant, January 21, 1999.
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