Stan Hywet Mansion

Beth and Laurie invited me to join them in a tour of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. This estate was built by the Seiberling family in the early 1900's. F. A. Seiberling was one of the founders of Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Eventually, though, the estate was too expensive for the heirs to maintain, so they gifted it to Akron in the 1950's, and now the rest of us can enjoy seeing it.


We enjoyed a picnic lunch by the entrance/gatehouse.



















One of the outbuildings is a butterfly house.




The kids activities areas are unique. This sample includes the bird nest and rope spider web to climb on.




this is a climbing tower for kids. Also in this area: bubble and music play area and sprinklers.




expansive flower gardens.




Inside the mansion you can see the Tudor theme throughout. Tudor roses are found on the ceiling.














Minstrels' gallery









Dining room.




The Canterbury Tales are depicted in murals all around the top of the dining room.




Looking down into the Great Room from the 2nd floor.




huge tapestry on the wall.
























A Japanese Garden tucked in behind the mansion and the fountain. There's also a walled English garden.



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