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The mansion’s library, decorated with French walnut and glass-door bookcases, served as a haven of scholarly elegance. The room’s color palette centered around shades of green, matching the drapes and furnishings, creating a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere for reading and conversation.
One of the mansion’s crowning features was the Louis XV-style salon, a room crafted explicitly for entertaining and hosting social events. The ornate plasterwork ceiling, with curved design and pastel hues accented by gold, set an opulent tone. The decor included striking paintings of automobiles—highlighting the era’s fascination with modernity—and decorative elements of silver and gold.