The spacious Eastlake room located on the 3rd floor is filled with beautiful, original antiques including a red velvet “Lincoln” rocker. This space carries an elegance that is both prominent yet subtle when compared to other rooms. There are 2 dressers both designed in the manner of Charles Eastlake (after whom the room is named). The antique bed has been converted to fit a modern queen mattress. Included is individually controlled heat and air, TV, spacious private en-suite bathroom, walk-in shower, linens, hair dryer and all assorted toiletries. 

History

The Eastlake Room is named after writer and trendsetting architect Charles Eastlake (1836-1906), who was a believer in the art of making furniture by hand and not machines. His furniture stylings often emphasized wood grains, with oak, cherry, rosewood, and walnut used extensively. At the revival of the Queen Anne style of architecture, he wanted workers to once again take pride in craftsmanship, so he began the rebirth of geometric ornamentation, spindle-work, and relief carvings on furniture. It was to be affordable and yet easy to clean. It is warm and comfortable with a vintage high backed chair in addition to the red velvet Lincoln rocker which will soothe and relax you after a stressful day. The fireplace in the Library is also in the Eastlake style, although, it has been determined that the upper mantle was removed over time.

The first glimpses of modernism can be seen in Eastlake’s reformed style. As with many other innovations in design, the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 hosted a display of Eastlake furniture.

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