10. The Windows are Not Correct in the Governor’s Room

Atterbury made one big mistake when restoring the Governor’s Room. There were originally fewer windows in this space. The exterior view would have looked the same, with five windows on the exterior, but two of the windows flanking the center would have been blind windows, allowing for paintings to be hung on the inside. Betts says that the excess light creates problems in this room to this day.

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