The Ballroom
The Ballroom at the north end of the Main Hall was a last-minute addition to the Mansion plans. Governor James McCreary insisted upon having this room constructed as he felt that a house of this size and importance needed a ballroom for entertaining.
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1. Delicious meals that are prepared in the Mansion's kitchen are served for guests in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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2. Looking into the Ballroom from the center Cross Hall.
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3. Looking from the Ballroom into the Governor's Reception Room.
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4. Both the U.S. flag and the state flag are posted in the Ballroom during official events.
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5. Every seat is a good seat for events in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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6. A press and media area is usually reserved for official public events in the Manion's Ballroom.
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7. The Governor's seat is reserved in preparation for an event in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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8. Up to 150 can be seated in the Ballroom for staged events such as press conferences, concerts and lectures.
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9. State China on the tables means the Governor will participate in this meal in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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10. The silver is polished and the crystal is set for a formal dinner in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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11. Round dining tables and chairs means that up to 80 people can be seated for a meal in the Mansion's Ballroom.
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12. Three large brass and crystal bead chandeliers that glisten in the Ballroom are original to the Mansion.
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13. The Ballroom set with podium and flags .
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