Description
Circa 1829. Dr. John Russell and his son-in-law, Colonel Cooper, modeled a simple brick Federal house into a unique Victorian. Its sister structure is the Wedding Cake House of Kennebunk, Maine. There is a hand-painted plaster ceiling in the ballroom and a collection of Civil War items and antique medical devices. Woodwork is of cherry, maple and walnut, and there are etched and stained-glass windows. Hal Holbrook called the town "America's Hometown."Publicity and Awards: Ohio Business, Victorian Homes, Columbus Monthly, Innsider, Country, Americana, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio, Midwest Living, New York Times, Washingtonian.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $65 to $100
Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks, Master Card and American Express.
Rooms: This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath and 1 conference room.
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Policies
Cancellation: Seven days
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments.
Types of meals: Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast and Restaurant off Premises.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans and Clock Radio.
Amenities On Site: Copy Machine, Phone, Fax and Fireplace.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Weddings, Seminars, Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions, Meetings, special luncheons, dinners and teas.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Golf, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts) and bike trails.
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Historic Interest
Dr. John Russell and his son-in-law, Colonel Cooper, modeled a simple brick Federal house into a unique Victorian. Its sister structure is the Wedding Cake House of Kennebunk, Maine.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted).
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