Tour of Historic Virginia Governor’s Office
Bob tours the old governor’s office in the Richmond, VA executive mansion.
Project: Executive Mansion
Tour of the Restored Living Quarters
Bob tours the finished restoration of the historic sections of the Virginia governor’s mansion.
Tour of the Restored Interior
Bob tours the interior restoration of the Virginia governor’s mansion.
Tour of the Restored Exterior and Interior Decor
Bob takes a grand tour of the fully restored governor’s mansion in Richmond, VA.
Making and Hanging Silk Drapes
At the Virginia governor’s mansion, some gorgeous silk drapes are being hung in the ballroom. Next, Bob visits the shop where the drapes are made.
Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
In Colonial Williamsburg, Bob visits a cabinetmakers’ shop, where traditional methods of building furniture are still in practice.
Tour of the Mansion’s Exterior and Landscaping
Bob tours the exterior with general contractor Sam Daniel. Then, he joins architect John Paul Hanbury and interior designer Barbara Page, and, together, they roll out the Brussels carpet, move in some furniture, and review the interior decoration.
Hand-Stitching Carpets
Bob learns about hand-stitching carpets, as he watches Peter Mead use a traditional technique.
Installing the Carpets
Bob meets with Heather Sheehan and Scot Lintz (from Allied Signal) to discuss the production and use of recycled carpet.
Reviewing the Kitchen Appliances
Bob peeks into the “first kitchen”, the kitchen in the first family’s private living quarters. Todd Graves (from GE) shows Bob the Halogen oven.