The Reception Room which includes the tower area, erected in 1897. Note the fine curved windows in the tower and the distinctive lighting fixtures. The ‘tear drop’effect is unique in sconces and chandelier. The feature woodwork is sycamore wood and blends delightfully with the decor. The furniture is authentic, though recently renovated and is typical of the period and style of furnishings the Fairchilds introduced into the mansion. The drapes in this room have been replaced by the ladies of Martha Chapter of Eastern Star, while the Lodge has undertaken to replace the Wallpaper, as the renovation work continues in the hallway. Each of the windows have recessed, louvered blinds or shutters!

The grandfather clock was a gift to Most Worshipful Charles Smith, whose portrait hangs in this room, by the officers of Grand Lodge, during his tenure as Grand Master. The chimes are Westminster, Whittington, and St. Michaels and still peel forth the quarter, half, and hourly times with appropriate series of chimes. Here is another of the fireplaces used to provide warmth and friendliness in times of yore. Each of these rooms on the main floor are separated by draperies, and also with sliding doors, so that they could be sealed off for whatever the need might have been.

Sitting/Reception Room