Original paint colors reveal blue, green and mustard At a later point in time, false graining became a popular decorating art please take note of the false grained doors throughout the house, done by an experienced hand. Many original window panes remain. Replastering was necessary due to extreme deterioration. In the attic, beams are held together by wooden pins and the original roof of wood shingles can be seen under the current slate roof. As you walk outside, please take note of a stone in front of the summer kitchen inscribed with an American flag and the initials W H.W. and dated May 31 1909.
Additional stones inscribed with initials are to be found in the upper rear yard.
The large building to the rear of the property is one of the few carriage barn and stables still standing in the town. Restoration of this building is also being contemplated by the Society. The summer kitchen was used for cooking to keep the main house cool and to prevent fires. We use the open hearth for cooking demonstrations periodically. A one-room museum holds memorabilia from Middletown and surrounding area, including old German bibles, photographs, fans, vintage clothing, postcards, old maps, etc.