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The
Rotunda, hewn from Bedford Limestone, stands as an outstanding example of
Classic
Revival architecture with 20th
century Neo-Classicism refinements. Six fluted Doric
columns tower nearly 2-stories above the expansive curved portico. A shallow
coffered dome, meticulously tooled with copper, is a brilliant testament
to the time-honored traditions of quality and craftsmanship. The exteriors masterfully balanced ornamentation continues through the vestibule and beyond. The Rotundas 35-foot lobby is rich with refined elegance. The colonnade of stately two-story red marble columns are crowned with classically detailed gold capitals. Intricate carvings surround the dome while inlaid terrazzo and marble grace the floor below. By day, sunlight cascades
through a beautiful stained
glass skylight and onto the circular coffered dome. By
night, tiered gold chandeliers spanning four feet in width, create a gentle
ambiance, diffusing facets of warmth into every corner.
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