THE MARX GUILLIGAN HALL TODAY
The Marx Guilligan Hall is the Largest room in the Chateau. Often used by the presidnet for formal ceremonies and Bill signings. The President also formally 'holds court' here where he presides over his audiences, and many time each year, the Presidnet attends conferences and dialogue sessions in this hall.
The Marx Guilligan Hall was formerly know blandly as the 'reception room' until on day, some one wrote in to the National Histroy board stating that not s singale Native Indian work of achievement had been regconized by the Chateau. It was then when the Chateau Historical Association gathered to unamonously decide that this grand but poorly named room be named after the Federation's most heroic native indian. Marx Guilligan as he was know by the federation and the English, played a major role in the civil wars which erupted between the new settlers and the native tribes. Marx Guilligna hand his followers promoted peace and resolved through treaties and diplomacy a peaceful ending to the conflict.
A 2002 'Blue & Gold' Scheme redecoration of the room rendered it two newly installed persian blue royal rugs and matching drapes for the full length windows.
IN 2002, President Kedinsky had the honor of renaming the room
the Marx Guilligan Hall.
Today, the Flatmound Mill Piano of 1847 has fould it's place here, relocated from the Music Room across the State Hall. This piano has been instrument to many concerts and performances conducted here. Above the cornices are port hole paintings of the Monachs of Genoa Anashanko, many of which are original paintings dating back to the 1700s.
Above the mantelpiece is the official portrait of Presidnet Sophyer, painted by the same artist as his wife's portrait which hangs in te State Dining Room. |
