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Wisteria Mosaic Fireplace
Hearth and Home Martin House History

Hearth and Home

Frank Lloyd Wright felt the hearth was the heart of the home. Not surprisingly, the Martin House features four fireplaces. Each tells a story, such as the pair of beautiful sunburst-patterned fireplaces. The first is an inviting golden-mortared hearth that dominates the north wall of the first-floor reception room; while…
Martin House
February 16, 2023
Woodpecker table runner
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Museum Store Spotlight

During the past few years, we have all spent more time dining at home – creating a desire for many to set a more stylish table. As a result, we have experienced an increase in demand for beautiful tabletop products sold at the Museum Store. Especially popular has been a…
Martin House
February 16, 2023
new set installed
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New Windows Installed

If you've visited the Martin House, you have most likely learned that the conservatory has its own unique art glass pattern, with various adaptations to fit the size of different window and door openings. Much of the original art glass was lost when the building was demolished. In 2008, a…
Martin House
September 29, 2022
Copper Beech Tree
The Trees of Martin House Landscape

The Trees of Martin House

Many of you may have admired the original European Copper Beech tree that resides on Jewett Parkway. However, did you know there are 21 different types of trees for a total of 52 on the estate? Let's talk trees. There are 17 elm trees in two varieties, both of which…
Martin House
August 24, 2022
Pennant on brick
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Museum Store Spotlight

When a local company producing American-made, high-quality products builds a national –arguably international– brand, it only makes sense to collaborate. We introduce you to Oxford Pennant, even though you’ve probably heard of the organization. But you might not know its story. The Company In 2013, Dave Horesh and Brett Mikoll…
Martin House
August 22, 2022
Nike replica sold in store
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Museum Store Spotlight

If you’ve visited the Martin House, we have no doubt you remember the dramatic 180 ft. view from the front door, down the pergola, and into the conservatory. Your eye is immediately drawn to the 9 ft. 3 in. replica of The Nike of Samothrace, sitting on a 3 ft.…
Martin House
May 23, 2022