Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum in 1882 Victorian

~Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum~

25 room 1882 Victorian Mansion

805 N. 5th Street

Atchinson, Kansas 

Pleasant surprise that we came across 

when looking at houses in Atchinson.  

We didn't know there was a Home Museum.

Had time to tour.

Opulence of the Victorian Era 

with three-story castle like tower, ornate fireplaces, 

carved woodwork and original chandeliers 

mixed with Victorian furnishings. 

 

Atchinson Banker W.W. Hetherington built the 25 room 1882 Victorian mansion on property that was a cemetery.  After a European Tour his wife became fascinated with Scottish Castles and wanted to add the look to their Atchinson Home.  

The three-story turret was added.

The mansion grew shabby over the years when Evah C. Cray 

took it upon her self to save the place with husband's wealth of ownership of Midwest Grain Processors. 

 ~Mrs. Evah C. Cray~
I like how the artist painted this portrait with a picture of her Husband on the chair beside Evah.

Now open to the public, 

you may tour this 1882 Victorian mansion.

 Wrap Around Porch partially screened-in.

Plenty of room to play.

~The Entryway~

~Original Chandelier ~

~The Scottish Castle Turret~

Looking from the Turret into the Main Entryway of Cray House.

~The Front Formal Parlour~

 Pump Organ, Violin, Guitar, and Victrola.

 ~The Ladies Parlour~

 ~The Formal Dining room~

~The Kitchen~

 

Onto the private quarters 
of the Cray Mansion in next post.

Thank you for visiting me today,
d