April 22, 2016 we visited the home of Paul Lawrence Dunbar right here in Dayton, Ohio. Paul was a well know poet and writer during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was a contemporary of the Wright Brothers and even used their printing capabilities to publish his paper!
We were met, and received a excellent guided tour, by one of the National Park Rangers, Greg Smith, assisted by Margaret Peters. They each did excellent jobs and were very knowledgeable and helpful.
During this tour we learned a lot about this house, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and his mother. Before Paul's death, he purchased the home for his mother and he later died here.
The house remains pretty much the way it was left following the death of Paul's mother in 1932. The state took over the maintenance and upkeep of the home a couple of years following her death.
The house was heated by coal and still has gas lighting as well as the original lead water pipes and most of the furnishings.
The room below includes the typewriter that Paul used during his final years.
Following our guided tour, we had a very nice lunch at the Carillon Brewing Company in the Carillon Park. This is the only brewery located in a museum.
The food was very good and would be characterized as German.
We would recommend the house and the restaurant for anyone interested in an educational tour and good meal!
We were met, and received a excellent guided tour, by one of the National Park Rangers, Greg Smith, assisted by Margaret Peters. They each did excellent jobs and were very knowledgeable and helpful.
During this tour we learned a lot about this house, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and his mother. Before Paul's death, he purchased the home for his mother and he later died here.
The house remains pretty much the way it was left following the death of Paul's mother in 1932. The state took over the maintenance and upkeep of the home a couple of years following her death.
The house was heated by coal and still has gas lighting as well as the original lead water pipes and most of the furnishings.
The China Cabnet below actually doubled as a Murphy Bed
Roll it out and the bed would drop down behind!
Roll it out and the bed would drop down behind!
Nice kitchen with Stove, Hot Water, indoor plumbing. The lighting was gas.
The room below includes the typewriter that Paul used during his final years.
Of course, Mama had a sewing room!
And Paul had his library. He read other books and learn style.
Following our guided tour, we had a very nice lunch at the Carillon Brewing Company in the Carillon Park. This is the only brewery located in a museum.
The food was very good and would be characterized as German.
We would recommend the house and the restaurant for anyone interested in an educational tour and good meal!
