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Dear Mr. Taylor,
  I just ran across this site recently and was wondering if perhaps you could help me. I have an odd interest in old homes that have third story ballrooms in them. I have searched the internet looking for information, but have found little. Do you know of any sites I could visit on this subject? I have even went as far as e-mailing Ask This Old House, but they have no info either.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerly,
Glenn Black

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Glenn:

Thanks for your question!

Third-floor ballrooms were idiosyncrasies in some larger Victorian-era homes.  They were uncommom, as most public rooms were on the ground level in finer homes.

I don't where you'll easily find info on this subject; it's not likely that anyone has put up a web page about it.  I'd suggest you consider researching in the good old fashioned library!

If you know of a location of a particular home with this feature, contact the local historic society in that area.  It's the most likely source for info.

Hope this helps!

Richard Taylor, AIA
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC

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