Mansion View Inn

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This elegant Queen Ann Victorian mansion was built in 1887 for the family of prominent banker and grain merchant, Charles L. Reynolds. It has also been home to members of the Secor family and has hosted such prominent guests as Edward Drummond Libbey, and author, Sir Conan Doyle. It fell into disrepair for many years, and was recently purchased and completely restored to its original splendor by John W. Wyatt. Members of the Wyatt family currently reside at, and manage The Mansion. Our charming 11,000 square-foot Victorian Mansion is located in the historic "Old West End", which has one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the nation. The Mansion holds an award for its historical value and quality of preservation, and is listed on the National Historic Register. On-site workmen spent nearly two years fashioning this spectacular estate, and thanks to forever-irregular and unsuspected architectural geometries, every space is a whimsical delight.

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Enter through large leaded glass doors to the Italian marble entryway opening to an ornately carved grand hallway. The towering ceilings are Quarter Sawn Red Oak and is reminisent of a European castle. A bleached oak credenza that was donated by the Secor family who purchased the house in 1904 still stands as a reminder of an era gone by.

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The Drawing Room, originally a library and formal parlor, was remodled in 1905 in the Macintosh Arts and Crafts style with 13 foot ceilings and exposed walnut beams. It has built in bookcases, a marble tiled fireplace with pillared mantle and large by windows which create an atmosphere for weddings, elegant parties or simply relaxing by the fireplace sipping a cup of tea. It is also adorned with English antiques, a 10 foot pier mirror and an unusual oriental bar.

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The Grand Dining Room amazes visitors with its Honduran mahogany carved ceiling and panneling. The 15 foot built in buffet, 12 foot Chippendale style table and chairs, and teak floor are highligted by the inticate stained glass windows depticting an ourtdoor scene. In the morning, guests are welcomed to a full, lavish breakfast as the day's first light streams through the gorgeous stained glass windows.

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Guests are escorted to their rooms up the massive front staircase carved of white oak complimented by the original stained glass on the landing.

Take a look at our spacious accommodations!

The Bridal Room

$99

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The Bridal Room offers an elegant hideaway for lovers. Originally the Morning Room, this room was redecorated in 1987 by a Russian art student and is stunning with it's molded platering on the walls. The room is adorned with fine artwork, lace, a softly lit chandelier and warmly glowing fireplace to set the mood for romance. The rosewood bed and furnishings are French antiques, and the rounded windows topped with leaded glass make dancing prisms in the morning light. A very large connecting bathroom features a huge white glass tiled walk-in shower and porcelain bathtub. The Bridal Room has been featured in the "Special Places" section of the June '98 issue of Midwest Living Magazine.

The Flower Room

$99

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The Flower Room, decorated in massive French antiques and floral wallpaper offers fanciful colors reminisent of springtime. The view from the three huge windows overlooks the Victorian perennial gardens. A large fireplace, darling size sette and adjoining dressing room and bathroom make this room a very comfortable yet elegant and romantic room.

The Grey Room

$99

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The Grey Room is decorated in masculine colors of gray, burgundy and blue and provide the perfect setting for the discriminating executive. The European gold leafed bedroom suite with armoire and massive desk topped with a model ship from the 1800's lends itself to a comfortalbe are to conduct business.

Virginia's Room

$99

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Virginia's Room offers a very warm, cozy feeling with its four poster tiger maple bed from the 1800's and bay window seat. An antique highboy dresser, large rustic armoire, sette, and roll top writing desk make this room both elegant and functional. The angled ceilings give Virginia's Room uniqueness and character. An old photo, sitting on the bedside table, of a former resident of this room, Virginia Secor, shows her as a child in front of the house.

Mansion View Inn 2035 Collingwood Ave Toledo, Ohio 43620 Phone: (419) 244-5676 Fax: (419) 244-9268

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