Whether you are planning a wintry holiday soirée surrounded by winter's barren beauty, a spring luncheon with lilacs in bloom, a summer garden reception on the outstretched lawns (or indoors in air-conditioned comfort) or an autumn celebration in our grape arbor the Commander's Mansion is the perfect venue for any function.
The Commander's Mansion, also known as Quarters 111 was built in 1865 by Major Thomas J. Rodman, the commanding officer for the Watertown Arsenal. The mansion is still a highlight of the Arsenal site and remains virtually unaltered after more than 100 years of occupancy by a long line of commanding officers. It was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places January 30, 1976.
The exterior of the mansion is paneled with brick work that decorates the chimneys and charming iron "lace" arches, while Corinthian columns support a grand Victorian Veranda. Inside, the mansion's 27 rooms are designed around a central grand foyer. A gracious, sweeping staircase with ornately carved balustrades leads from the foyer to the floors above, which are illuminated by circular skylight. Other interior details include 11 (non-working) marble fireplaces, ceiling medallions, heavily patterned moldings, many fine woods, reproduction Victorian wall papers, and antique furnishings - making the Mansion an elegant setting for your event.
Overlooking the Charles river, the mansion is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens designed by the Olmstead firm. Rhododendrons, lilacs and flowering dogwood are just a few of the plantings that surround the home making it perfect for outdoor celebrations.
The Commander's Mansion, beginning in April, will begin construction of a new brick patio measuring 80' x 40', to preserve the beauty of our lawns we will require that all future tented celebrations take place on the patio.
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