Winterthur Museum was begun in 1927 by Henry Francis duPont. Woodwork
from old houses from New Hampshire to North Carolina was acquired and
installed in his family home, which remained his residence until 1951.
The house at Winterthur was built in 1839 and additions have been made
until today it contains 100 period rooms. It is believed to be the
largest and richest assemblage of American decorative arts, especially
furniture, ever brought together. (Closed Sundays and Mondays)
[Illustration: Photo by Gilbert Ask
MONTMORENCI STAIR HALL—WINTERTHUR MUSEUM]