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OHIO BUILDING AND CASA URBANA GALLERY
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Reception DeskMain Entry Foyer/LobbyConvention CenterIt was roughly in this area that my wife and I announced our engagement at the ISU Marching Sycamores Banquet held in the former Martin House.Beautiful SconcesStaircase to the Casa Urbana, formerly the Hotel TullerRegistration Desk of the former hotel--now a handsome barPlenty of room to mingle!Looking north toward the ball room.Tasteful decor throughout!A lounge areaA living roomAwesome lighting!The bar/former registration deskThe bar/former registration deskWarm colors from the lighting!close up...Formal Dining RoomHigh-back chairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright!A central courtyard...complete with a doggy door for Jack!The buffet room.The formal dining room again.Close up of the buffet.Warm neutral colors.The kitchenThe kitchenBreakfast dining roomThe ball room with a custom stone fireplaceThe Skylight!Close up of the fireplaceOriginal woodwork that was replicated elsewhere!SconcesThe Billiard RoomThe original sign saved from the Martin House years.The Pool TableAn original sink incorporated into the design.SconcesThe elevator hall that used to be an open space for fire escapes between buildings.Before and After pics of the same...Original windows restored...Original brick archway preserved...A tribute: The former Goodie Shop!Hotel Tuller closets converted into display cases.Hotel passage way.The line in the flooring shows where the hotel room walls once separated the individual rooms.Main residence/former hotel hallway...Same from the other end...The private residence guest room......features the original pendant light fixture from the top of the Hotel Tuller entry stairs!More hall...End of the hall...features a custom stain glass window commissioned for Casa Urbana!The old call box for the front desk...contains artwork made by younger family members!An ordinary closet...has a hidden treasure...an original medicine cabinet from the former hotel!A home theater!Complete with seats from Radio City Music Hall in New York City!"Jack" runs up the stairs...or did he really?It's just an optical illusion of steps built into the flooring pattern where an old flight was removed!Classic old time hotel halls!The roof area!Beautiful details!Seating...Hot Tub!Fireplace!Coming back down from the roof...The display room from the old hotel.Getting ready for "check out"!The original key hooks for the 40 room hotel!One last look back...Wonderful Arts and Crafts details!A special thanks to Al and David for the tour!