The hallways and staircases, parlors, sleeping quarters and formal entertaining areas, all contained within the manse built by John J. Cruikshank Jr., for his young family circa 1870, undoubtedly provided
Amazing Before & After Photos of Rockcliffe Mansion Restoration
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In a video posted back in April you can see the before and after photos of the restoration of the stained glass in the mansion. In the video you learn that John J Cruikshank, Jr, who was a Lumber Baron, wanted the very best of everything for the house. He hired the best of the best, wood carvers, construction builders, and even artist to help being his mansion to life. There is even a glass window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, yes that Tiffany & Co.
The house was built in the late 1800 s and was abandoned for over 40 years after the owner passed. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it s a site to see as the house has been brought back to life over the years.