The Tudor Solar was a space to which the family could escape the hustle and bustle of the Houseplace or the Parlour. In the eaves was at least one small chamber for the servants to sleep, accessed via a ladder.

Another photograph showing the state of the building before the historical society took ownership and restored the building. You can just about see the windows in both pictures, for comparison.

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