点评:The Phelps Mansion is such a treasure. I was born in Binghamton and didn't know it existed as I recently visited my parents in the area. As an interior designer, I was just in awe of the craftsmanship in that period of time. The mixture of wood species throughout was spectacular. I had a guided tour scheduled but upon arrival was told the staff member was out for the day. I reluctantly did a self-guided tour but it turned out to be a blessing -- I needed the extra time to truly appreciate the details that staff so well put together in the written remarks I carried. I regret not taking pictures ... but what I hold in my memory is priceless. I encourage the Phelps Mansion staff to have a book done with photos of each room. The woodwork, the hinges, the doorknobs, and marble are all exquisite. The window treatments and period appropriate furnishings are spot on. It was an absolute delight to visit and the highlight of my trip back home.
翻译:菲尔普斯大厦真是一处宝藏。我出生在宾厄姆顿,直到最近去探望住在附近的父母时才知道它的存在。作为一名室内设计师,我被那个时代的精湛工艺深深震撼。大厦内各种木材的巧妙搭配令人叹为观止。我原本预约了导览,但到达后却被告知工作人员当天不在。我只好勉强自己进行了自助游览,结果却意外地收获了一份惊喜——我正需要更多的时间去细细品味工作人员精心准备的讲解词。我后悔没有拍照……但记忆中的美好却是无价的。我建议菲尔普斯大厦的工作人员制作一本图册,收录每个房间的照片。木工、铰链、门把手和大理石都精美绝伦。窗帘和符合时代风格的家具也恰到好处。这次参观绝对是一次愉快的体验,也是我此次返乡之旅的亮点。