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| The Second Floor The Second floor serves primarily as Residence to the First Family, though it is also used for informal coctail receptions in the wamth of a homely atmosphere. The Second Floor did not always hold the President's bedroom until Preisdent Hover, who constructed the Second Floor which used to be an " Unliverble attic". The Second Floor often reflects each change of administration dramatically. Most First Families also furnish these rooms according to their own tasts and styles. Of the more prominent rooms, the Sophyer Suite is of much history. THE SOPHYER SUITE Consisting of a sitting room, a dressing room and a bedroom, the Sophyer Suite honours the First President of the Federation. It has been host to many world leaders who have slept here often than not, during State Visits. Royals such as Queen Elizabeth II of Britian and Prince Phillip have spent the night here in the 1950s. President Kennedy of the United States also took residence in this suite for two nights during his State Visit to the Capital in 1961. President Kedisnky continued the tradition and hosted HM King abdullah of Jordan here in December 2003. The Sophyer bedroom was never the bedroom where President Sophyer slept. However, this room contails the bed of Sophyer and thus the name of the room. It is by far one of the oldest furnishings in the Chateau. Redecorated in 2999, the rom is currently decorated in yellow and on the walls hangs portraits of Sophyer and his wife Catherine. |
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| THE UPPER CATHERINE HALL THE THOMAS CHERRIE ROOM The President's Study has always been named after the President serving in Office. The Room holds numerous artifacts which are historic. This includes the Flandston Treaty Table, where the President traditionally signs his treaties with Forigen diplomats. This table once belonged to the Foriegn Secretary's office,but became prized by the President in the 1800s. Since then, this table has been used to sign numerous treaties. When not in use, it serves as a table for the President's Study. FAMILY DINING ROOM The Family Dining Room is where the Preisdent and his family dine when they are in the residence. It comes with an ajoining Kitchen, and Frist Families often cook their own meals in this room. The President also uses it to hold informal cocktails while in the residence. AMBASSADOR'S SITTING ROOM The Ambassador's sitting room is the First Family's private sitting room in the residence. Decorated recently in an Oriental Theme, the room showcases an intricate cherry blossom wall paper presented as a gift to Preisdent Kedinsky by His Majesty Emperor Arkitho of Japan upon his State Visit in 2002. THE EAST SITTING HALL The East Sitting Hall is located at the Eastern most end of the Seconf Floor Central Hall ways. The Room serves as a convenient space for the President to call on his guests who stayover in the ajacent Sophyer Bedroom. The East Sitting Hall is also used by foreign dignatires who spend the night at the Chateau to call on other diplomeats or official visitors. The Room's noteworthy furnishings include the sofa settees and paintings. During the start of the Cherrie administration, the West Sitting Hall had four matching pieces of A set of one High back Sheraton Style Chair, one side Chair with arched back, and one Sheraton Sofa Settee � upholstered in white, 1800s from Hanover House, Arkbon. Paintings include the 1920 �His Wife� Oil on Canvas by Thomas Bullock, and Porthole portrait of �Louis & his Son� 1834 by Jean Van Dyke. |
| This spacious room serves as a drawing room to the First Family. The Bright colour scheme gives the room a cheery look and compliments the many historic paintings in this room. Works from Rembrant, Monet and Picasso adorn the walls of this hall, and are often conversations of interests for guests who attend informal receptions here. Personal momentos and furnishings, blend in with the historic paintings and furniture. Against the North Wall is a historic chinese fan board, reportedly a contriversial state gift by Communist Chairman Mao. |
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| The Thomas Cherrie Room Today. President Cherrie has redecorated the room with red hues and letherflux. A Terrecotta rug was installed and the room reflects strong 19th Centuary tastes. |
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| The Family Dining Room today, redecorated in July 2004, the room reflects the tastes of Presidnet Cherrie. Under the Tafter Administration, the room was decorated in deep red. |
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