Views of the Lake Mansion
Porch/Entry

The Lake Mansion is a beautiful example of the Italianate style. It is typical of upper-middle-class homes of the era. The porch is trimmed with "carpenter gingerbread" a common Victorian-era trim. The hand-etched glass door panels display Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Above her is her harvest. Like many Victorian homes, the mansion has hand-carved wooden rails and spindles. The staircase is original and has never been refinished. The distance between the railing and the steps decreases as the stair ascends to give the illusion of a less steep staircase.