Ventfort Hall, Lenox MA

Ventfort Hall was designed by the architects Rotch & Tilden in 1891.

Front Entrance

Front Entrance

This summer home was built for  Sarah Morgan, the sister of J. Pierpont Morgan.

Rear Facade

Rear Facade

It is in the Jacobean Revival style.

Jacobean Revival Detail

Jacobean Revival Detail

This mansion was very nearly lost to the wreaking ball in the 1990’s.  Extensive restoration work is taking place both inside and out.  Some of this work was made possible from a site use fee – the house was used as the Orphanage in the Movie “The Cider House Rules.”

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