New Construction
Approximately 20 years after the Garth Mansion was completed, Mrs. Helen K. Garth expanded the square porch to become a true wraparound veranda large enough for many family and friends to enjoy the picturesque view both South and East. When the Garth Mansion was transformed into an operating Bed and Breakfast in 1987 many changes had been made to accommodate overnight guests. Each of the rooms featured a large closet. These closets are now used as restrooms and retrofitted with running water and sewer. The original method of heating the mansion was carbide gas. The original gas pipes now serve as tubing to hold electrical wire. This wire powers the lights that replace the wicks in lamps and light fixtures -of which many are original to the house.
Coordinates: 39°40′09″N 91°24′32″W / 39.6692°N 91.4089°W / 39.6692; -91.4089
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