After his death, White's son lived in the home until his own death in 1893. The elaborate cupola was removed, along with a widow's walk, an iron balcony on the parlor and the Victorian porch. Ivy vines gently climb toward the roof and cascade along the roof line. As it stands today, most of the rooms hide any evidence of a pre-Civil War house. Acoustical ceiling tiles lowered the ceilings.
Fluorescent lights pro- vide adequate lighting for office use.
Layers of paint and paneling cover walls. It is a family business for us. We want to carry on the tradition and make it feel like a home in the older part of the building rather than an office. The main entrance to the Pettibone welcomes clients and guests to the historical home. It is decorated with furniture selected by the owner, Marna Boyle.