Hay House

Welcome, esteemed travelers and fellow scholars, to the grandeur of the Johnston Felton Hay House. As we stand before this magnificent structure, we are immediately struck by the sheer audacity of its Italian Renaissance Revival…

As we cross the threshold into the space known as the Walnut Hall, we are immediately invited to challenge our visual perceptions. I direct your scholarly gaze toward the vertical surfaces of this corridor, where we encounter a…

Moving gracefully into the expansive Double Parlor, we enter what was originally the ballroom for the first two families who occupied this estate. The sheer volume of this space, characterized by its twin Italian Carrara marble…

Our journey brings us next to the formal Dining Room, a space currently interpreted to reflect the aesthetic preferences of the founding Johnston family, characterized by its rich oak thematic elements. The intricate woodwork,…

We now transition into the Music Room, an area that has undergone significant functional evolution across the decades. Under the stewardship of Mr. …

Ascending the grand staircase, illuminated by the tragic yet beautiful Lord Byron stained glass window which survived a freak windstorm through miraculous fortune, we arrive at the third level, dedicated to the family's private…

Descending into the subterranean levels of the mansion, we arrive in the basement, the industrious heart that sustained the glamorous life above. We find ourselves first in the scullery and the original indoor kitchen, an extreme…

We conclude our scholarly exploration of this magnificent estate by mentally ascending to its absolute pinnacle: the seventh story cupola, often referred to as the widow's walk. From this breathtaking vantage point, the entirety…