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Carriage House, the building where the Howards lived while their mansion was under
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style red brick structure. Still within the museum are gasoliers that operate on electricity and natural gas, carvings, arches and a grand staircase that reflect the wealth
Edmonds Howard had. The house features 15 different types of wood and themed rooms, such as a Moorish music parlor and a
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designed the house, while a local man, Arthur Loomis, supervised the project. They chose the popular
Richardsonian Romanesque style, while including exterior features such as red brick cladding and stained-glass windows. Keeping with the theme of the Howard family business, along with other
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library. The museum features 90% original furnishings, many of which were purchased at the 1893 World's
Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. As the Howards prided themselves on their hulls, a large collection of the half-breadths is displayed on the property. It was listed on the
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