Exploring Drumthwacket's Unique Features

Tammy Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey, guides viewers through Drumthwacket, the governor's mansion in Princeton. The tour covers the entry hall, formal dining room, parlour, music room, library, and gardens, highlighting historical features and architectural details. The mansion, known as the people's house, is set for renovation, inviting future visits.

Who is Tammy Murphy?

• A historian

• A famous architect

• The first lady of New Jersey

• The governor of New Jersey

What year was the entry hall of Drumthwacket built?

• 1835

• 1895

• 1906

• 1910

What unique feature does the formal dining room have for airflow?

• Ceiling fans

• Jib doors under the windows

• Ventilation shafts

• Air conditioning

Who made the silver set bowl in the formal dining room?

• Tiffany's

• Moses Taylor Pine

• Princeton Art Museum

• Charles Smith Olden

What was the original use of the area behind the parlour?

• A library

• A study

• A formal reception room

• A music room

What did Moses Taylor Pine do to the parlour?

• Added a new fireplace

• Installed new moldings

• Separated it into two rooms

• Took down the wall between two rooms

What significant invention is associated with Abram Spinel in the music room?

• The first electric light bulb

• The first face suit for NASA

• The first airplane

• The first telephone

What is unique about the ceiling in the library?

• It is made of marble

• It has a skylight

• It is made of bookmarks

• It has a hidden staircase

What was Moses Taylor Pine's favorite room in the mansion?

• The library

• The music room

• The parlour

• The dining room

What inspired the design of the gardens at Drumthwacket?

• A Japanese garden

• A French chateau

• An English manor

• A villa in Italy