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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Johnston Farm House
Ohio History
Johnston Parlor
How would you like to settle down in this pretty sitting room to read the paper or do needlework? This was my favorite room in the large Johnston house. The home also afforded a fancy dining room for Mr. Johnston’s constant guests (Indians and traders) and four upstairs bedrooms for his large family. The kitchen in the basement wasn’t too far from the outdoor cider house, fruit-drying racks, and springhouse—a little less convenient than the refrigerator! The huge log barn that housed the hogs was very impressive and one of the oldest double-pen barns in Ohio.
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I like the spacious look with the tall windows. It's amazing how well the rooms were lit wihout electricity.
Yes, that is Mr. Johnston's portrait. The clock in the corner is historic too; I believe it they brought it in a covered wagon all the way from the East.
5 comments:
I like the spacious look with the tall windows. It's amazing how well the rooms were lit wihout electricity.
Is that Mr. Johnston in the portrait?
Somebody did a nice decorating job, the pink in the chairs and tan in the couch matches the rug!
Yes, that is Mr. Johnston's portrait. The clock in the corner is historic too; I believe it they brought it in a covered wagon all the way from the East.
I like that cute little round table with those three spindly legs on it!
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