Music Room

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Music Room
On the right of the Grand Entrance Hall is the Music Room. The show cabinet on the fireplace all encased two Stradivarius violins and other quality musical instruments.
Factory workers worked all one summer on the installation of the Kimball reproducing organ. It could be played manually from the console, or operated through the use of specially recorded paper rolls, by remote control, from six stations elsewhere in the house. There are 100 music rolls in the Chinese lacquer cabinet. At that time, the organ cost approximately $55,000. Experts say it would cost more than four times that amount to build now.
The walls are burled mahogany panels with ceramic trim. The mantel is made of imported marble. An Aubusson carpet (now replaced) complemented the paneled walls. The crystal Chandeliers and wall sconces were made in Czechoslovakia.



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