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Help us make it rightThe North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of North Carolina and his family. Building began in the year 1883 and it was designed by noted architects Samuel Sloan and A.G. Bauer. The first occupants, Governor Daniel G. Fowle and his family, moved into the unfinished building in January 1891. It is an example of Queen Anne style architecture.The original street...
In ShortEven the governor has to live somewhere. For North Carolina's head honcho that place happens to be a rambling home that's Victorian on the outside and regal on the inside. Complete with 16-foot ceilings and an imposing staircase, the massive house commands respect. And unless you happen to be close friends with the governor, visitors may only see the first floor in a free guided tour.
I called the phone number listed to make reservations for a tour in Jan 2003. It appears they only offer tours in the Spring, but the website doesn't list that information.
Home to North Carolina's governor and family, this 1891 Queen Anne Victorian mansion opens its ground floors to the public during the fall and spring. The 40,000 square-foot house is adorned with fine antiques and exquisite chandeliers. Tours must be arranged well in advance through the Capital Area Visitor Center, at 919-733-3456.
Even the governor has to live somewhere. For North Carolina's head honcho that place happens to be a rambling home that's Victorian on the outside and regal on the inside. Complete with 16-foot ceilings and an imposing staircase, the massive house commands respect. And unless you happen to be close friends with the governor, visitors may only see the first floor in a free guided tour.
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