E.W. Marland Mansion – Part 3
2014.12.23
Breakfast Room
The octagonal breakfast room is one of the smallest rooms in the mansion, and ironically Mr. Marland’s favorite, with views out to the north terrace and gardens. The sconces depict English hunting scenes and the painted plaster details include a Tree of Life. One door connects to the formal dining room, another to the service kitchen.
Service Kitchen
In 1928, the Marland kitchens were state-of-the-art. This one included a steam-powered dishwasher and a refrigerator / freezer cooled with ammonia. The countertops and other metal are Monel, a nickel alloy similar to stainless steel but much more expensive. There is a safe for silverware, a dumbwaiter connecting to the main kitchen below, and an intercom system.
Main Kitchen
Jumping out of tour sequence, here is the main kitchen on the lower level. This included a large range and oven bank, industrial-size blenders and mixers, incinerator, and pantry room. The main kitchen was part of an entire section of the lower level occupied only by the staff, with their own dining room, exterior entrance, and service stairwell to the upper floors.
Marland Mansion II