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The Victorian Manor is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places as follows:
No.44:
"J. Irvin Ross house built 1892 for daughter who married James I. Lytle. At
death of J. Irvin Ross it was inherited by his son Elmer C. Ross - and then his
daughter, Edith Irvin Ross. (Definitely the Ross House) Description: Victorian,
Two-story frame structure featuring intersecting gables with scalloped shingles, full
front porch extends to north elevation and features turned posts,
elaborate brackets and Queen Anne latticing, two-story porch to rear of north
elevation with same detailing as front porch; side hall entrance with double
oak doors and transoms; rectangular sash windows all feature upper
portions with enframing bands of 18 colored-glass panes."
In 1977, "The Ross House" was restored and The Victorian Manor Restaurant
was opened on the first floor. Restaurant alterations included a glass
enclosure over the front porch and a commercial kitchen addition to the rear.
Most of the woodwork is oak with some chestnut. All 50 windows in the house
include the brightly colored stained-glass upper portion.
The dining areas include two inside rooms and the porch area on the first
floor plus the lower level dining room. Total seating is about 140. The
two inside dining areas were originally parlors - one formal and the other
informal. The parlors were separated from each other by "pocket" doors
that slide into the wall.
All the lighting fixtures are new to the house. The chandeliers in the two
dining rooms are Waterford crystal. The brass fixtures in the entrance
hallway and lobby area are restored and converted gaslights.
In 1984, Lily's was added to the lower level of
the Victorian Manor. Lily's is an ideal setting
for before - and after - dinner cocktails. Facilities for private parties and
banquets are also available.
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