Marble Hall

Originally, this space functioned as the Allis’ front entrance hall, where visitors to the mansion were received before meeting with the Allises. The Marble Hall’s name derives from the four Italian marbles covering the walls and floor. Marble craftsmen from Italy were brought over to install it. The use of marble in the entrance deviates from the traditional Tudor-style entryway. The barrel-vaulted ceiling is covered with coved plaster embellished with a pattern highlighting the Tudor rose motif. All of the doorways leading from the Marble Hall are leaded-glass pocket doors.

Photography by Kevin Miyazaki.