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The Stairway: You're coming down the stairs from the 2nd floor. The white glossy paint of the staircase reflects the images of the ceiling high stained glass windows. A beautiful work of art. See how the light filters allowing for plenty of light to shine on through. The Back Parlor images explained: If you were to walk in from the staircase, you would see Dwight Stiles Herrick's desk. Notice the beautiful floors made of parquetry. Parquetry is Inlaid wood flooring, usually set in simple geometric patterns, such as it is done here. This floor was completely done by hand. Subsequent images follow the room around to the right until you're viewing the same room from the adjoining front room. We can't say enough about joining the Museum. Please help your museum with membership and donations. All the money donated goes to the funding of the museum. In the past, the city has wanted to demolish the museum but only the integrity of the volunteers, ie trustee L.A. Augustowski, the Museum President John Curran, the all volunteer staff and other supporters, have stoodfast and the museum still stands. Please do your part to help us keep it standing. The recent loan received to do the outside of the museum has all been used and now only donations keep it afloat. Do your part today and become a member! Or become a special donor. The museum is in pristine condition. As you can see in the photos, the windows are sparkling clean, the floors polished, hardly a speck of dust anywhere to be found! Truly a mark of a museum under great care. But there are some places that do need fixing. The ceiling in the back parlor for instance. With the removal of the slate roof, many tons of weight were removed from the structure, then replacing the slate, caused the weight to be returned. This caused some interior structual damage which will be in need of repair. Meanwhile, we should be very proud of our museum. It not only is taken care of but the history involved is just as awesome. The museum is run soley by volunteers and is supported only by your donations and contributions & memberships. We thank you and please ask your friends to join too! If you're not one today, become a member now!! It will help keep it up for your viewing enjoyment. To contact us in writing or to send a donation or contribution,
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