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The Statuary
Interesting statues are tucked into cozy places around the property. Two stone whippets -- dogs resembling greyhounds -- look out over the bowling green, a grassy area where the Peters family and friends played games. There's a statue of Cupid holding a dolphin and one of a boy holding bunches of grapes. A curved bench bears the initials of two family members.
The Architecture
Tudor Place is a five-section neoclassical house, inspired by the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome. People often say "Wow!" when they first step inside because the huge circular portico (like a porch) with its curved wall of windows makes the outside and interior of the house blend together.
Communication
In the early 1800s, pull cords in each room were attached to a series of bells. Each bell had its own tone, which let servants know where in the house their services were needed. By the 1900s, an early intercom system called an annunciator was in use. Today's young visitors seem most fascinated with the dial telephone and a 1920s typewriter in an office.
