Kentucky Governor's Mansion facts for kids
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Kentucky Governor's Mansion
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Kentucky Governor's Mansion, 2007
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| Location | E lawn of the Capitol at end of Capital Ave., Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Built | 1914 |
| Architect | C.C. Weber; E.A. Weber |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, French Renaissance |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000532 |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972 |
The Kentucky Governor's Mansion is a very special house in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is where the Governor of Kentucky lives and works. This beautiful building is located right next to the Capitol building, which is where Kentucky's laws are made.
The mansion is also a historic place. On February 1, 1972, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building that should be protected because of its history and design.
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History of the Governor's Home
The Kentucky Governor's Mansion was built between 1912 and 1914. It was designed to be the official home for Kentucky's governors. Before this mansion, governors lived in a much older house built in 1798. That old mansion still stands today in Frankfort.
Designing the Mansion
The design for the new mansion came from a group of architects. The main idea for its look came from a famous French building called the Petit Trianon. This building is part of the grand Palace of Versailles in France. The mansion's inside also has a fancy French style.
The people who built the mansion used special stone from Kentucky. This was important because it showed off materials from the state itself.
Saving and Restoring the Mansion
Over the years, the mansion needed some care to keep it looking its best. In 1980, Kentucky's First Lady, Phyllis George Brown, started a project called "Save the Mansion." Her goal was to raise money to fix up the inside of the mansion and buy new furniture.
This big restoration project was finished in the spring of 1983. Today, there is a special group called the Governor's Mansion Preservation Foundation. Their job is to make sure this historic building stays in great condition for many years to come. You can even take tours of the Governor's Mansion to see its beauty and history for yourself!
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