The Woodward was built in 1923 for Chester Woodward and his wife Frederica. After traveling the world, Chester Woodward wanted his last... more »
The Woodward was built in 1923 for Chester Woodward and his wife Frederica. After traveling the world, Chester Woodward wanted his last grand estate to be as authentically English as he could make it. He imported the timbers and the large stones from England and designed his large Library after the Sir Walter Scott Library in Abbotsford, Scotland. The main feature of the home, according to Mr. Woodward, is the open two and one-half story Library which housed his 6,000-book collection. A safe in the back corner of the Library was used for his rarest books and prized collection pieces such as a first edition copy of A Midsommer Night?s Dream printed in 1623, a leaf from a Gutenberg Bible, the first book ever printed from moveable type. Also special to Mr. Woodward was an ink well used by Charles Dickens.
The Library was built to be 26?x52? and would host a walk-along gallery on two sides of the second story whereby the family could display and view their fine art. The slanted ceilings of the Library are approximately 20?high and were covered in a new materials called ?Celetex? similar to the modern material sheetrock. Hand-hewn timbers support the upper levels of the Library and are also used for decoration on the inside and outside of the home. The Library is adorned with mythical symbols similar to the zodiac around the perimeter and in the stonage of the large fireplace. Many other features of the Library include family crests, the historic paintings depicting the Tudor age of King Henry VIII.
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Luxury in the Midwest at 7 of The Woodward Inns on Fillmore. An Elegant yet Cozy Historic Tudor Mansion, The Woodward, is the cornerstone of the block and offers utmost relaxation and rejuvenation. Other Inns range from Queen Anne to business apartment-style B&B. All Adult unless Family Rental of Full House. Weddings, Conferences, Retreats and Quiet B&B Weekends. Best of the Best. Fine Dining by Appointment. Private Events such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Caribbean Pool Garden with Tiki Tree House and Heated Outdoor Lap Pool Open Year-Round. Spa Services include Couple's Massage, Pool-side Massage, Five King Bedrooms at The Woodward; Three bedrooms at The Woodward Executive; Four Bedroom Units at The Woodward Garden Guesthouse and Four bedrooms at The Woodward Garden Guesthouse Two. Premier Room is The Chester Suite with King Leather Bedroom and Private Rooftop Hottub Deck. Sleeping Maximum at all of The Woodward Inns on Fillmore is 78 family-style.
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