to Brattleboro we went

When we were in Dummerston for a few nights we went over to the Elks Lodge in Brattleboro.  Rick had been there before, I had not.  What a gorgeous property they have.  It has been a lodge since 1927 (I believe was the year they told us).  Prior to that it was a private home owned by the owner of Estey Organs that used to be in Brattleboro.  I was familiar with Estey because my Dad was a pipe organ freak.  Above and below are photos of the pipe organ that is in the Lodge - there is only one other like it in the world.  

The staircase going to the second floor has beautiful spindles in perfect condition, although two were missing, the ones that are there are so pretty.  The staircase going to the third floor was not as pretty, by any means, as this one.

The fireplace in the front room (which I assume was probably the "formal parlor") is another outstanding part of the house.  Check out the details in the photos below.  Again, this was in perfect condition.

This fireplace was in one of the bedrooms on the second floor ~ a child's bedroom I guess from the looks of these tiles.  Again, in perfect condition.