Photographs: First & Second Floors
![This side door was used most often to enter the castle during our visit.]()
This side door was used most often to enter the castle during our visit.
![The castle's main entry and foyer area.]()
The castle's main entry and foyer area.
![A closer look at the awesome woodwork of the castle's front doors.]()
A closer look at the awesome woodwork of the castle's front doors.
![The majestic entryway from the front door to the main staircase.]()
The majestic entryway from the front door to the main staircase.
![The castle's dining room was well-lit by the large windows.]()
The castle's dining room was well-lit by the large windows.
![Above a window was this stained glass picture of knights. (Pythias maybe?)]()
Above a window was this stained glass picture of knights. (Pythias maybe?)
![A duck about to take flight was displayed above the other window.]()
A duck about to take flight was displayed above the other window.
![This painting was above the doorway from the dining room to the main hallway.]()
This painting was above the doorway from the dining room to the main hallway.
![The dining room's magnificent built-in wood buffet.]()
The dining room's magnificent built-in wood buffet.
![A closer look at the dining room's buffet. Notice the detailed woodwork.]()
A closer look at the dining room's buffet. Notice the detailed woodwork.
![Another view of the buffet from the foyer doorway.]()
Another view of the buffet from the foyer doorway.
![A closer look at the buffet's brilliant woodwork.]()
A closer look at the buffet's brilliant woodwork.
![A decorated radiator provided heat to the main foyer.]()
A decorated radiator provided heat to the main foyer.
![The chandelier above the foyer area, next to the main stairway.]()
The chandelier above the foyer area, next to the main stairway.
![Even the hinges on the doors of the castle were a piece of artwork.]()
Even the hinges on the doors of the castle were a piece of artwork.
![Notice the "KP" enclosed in the stained glass of this door off the foyer.]()
Notice the "KP" enclosed in the stained glass of this door off the foyer.
![This mess hall was just beyond the dining room. It was used for the nursing home.]()
This mess hall was just beyond the dining room. It was used for the nursing home.
![This area served as an office for the nursing home.]()
This area served as an office for the nursing home.
![A meeting area used by Castle Knoll.]()
A meeting area used by Castle Knoll.
![The ladies restroom was located just off the back office.]()
The ladies restroom was located just off the back office.
![This large portrait in the castle's foyer was left by the Knights of Pythias.]()
This large portrait in the castle's foyer was left by the Knights of Pythias.
![Also in the foyer was this dedication plaque for the Pythias Home.]()
Also in the foyer was this dedication plaque for the Pythias Home.
![This old, cracked bell was on a table in the foyer.]()
This old, cracked bell was on a table in the foyer.
![The men's restroom was just around the corner from the ladies room.]()
The men's restroom was just around the corner from the ladies room.
![The parlor area had a bay window with stained glass windows along the top.]()
The parlor area had a bay window with stained glass windows along the top.
![A closer look at the stained glass windows.]()
A closer look at the stained glass windows.
![The fireplace located in the parlor area.]()
The fireplace located in the parlor area.
![The parlor's fireplace with a light hanging from the ceiling.]()
The parlor's fireplace with a light hanging from the ceiling.
![The castle's library. Notice that all of the rooms on the first floor had high ceilings.]()
The castle's library. Notice that all of the rooms on the first floor had high ceilings.
![The library's fireplace and chandelier.]()
The library's fireplace and chandelier.
![A closer look at all of the books on the library's shelves.]()
A closer look at all of the books on the library's shelves.
![Another view of the library fireplace and the mirror above.]()
Another view of the library fireplace and the mirror above.
![The tall doorway from the foyer to the parlor room.]()
The tall doorway from the foyer to the parlor room.
![This organ sat in the corner of the library.]()
This organ sat in the corner of the library.
![The doorway from the foyer to the library.]()
The doorway from the foyer to the library.
![A closer look at the library's chandelier.]()
A closer look at the library's chandelier.
![The elegant main staircase swept to the second floor.]()
The elegant main staircase swept to the second floor.
![A closer look at the detailed carving on the staircase.]()
A closer look at the detailed carving on the staircase.
![The railing of the staircase.]()
The railing of the staircase.
![Another look at the breath-taking staircase.]()
Another look at the breath-taking staircase.
![Another piece of the intricate woodwork inside the castle.]()
Another piece of the intricate woodwork inside the castle.
![Look at the detail along the wall going up the stairs.]()
Look at the detail along the wall going up the stairs.
![Standing at the bottom of the staircase looking up.]()
Standing at the bottom of the staircase looking up.
![Standing at the top of the staircase looking down to the foyer.]()
Standing at the top of the staircase looking down to the foyer.
![The second floor foyer area with stairs leading to the first and third floors.]()
The second floor foyer area with stairs leading to the first and third floors.
![The second floor foyer area as seen from the stairway to the first floor.]()
The second floor foyer area as seen from the stairway to the first floor.
![This fire hose was along a wall in the foyer area.]()
This fire hose was along a wall in the foyer area.
![A large cabinet left behind by the Knights of Pythias.]()
A large cabinet left behind by the Knights of Pythias.
![An old photograph of what we assumed were members of the club.]()
An old photograph of what we assumed were members of the club.
![Another photograph of former club members with more beneath.]()
Another photograph of former club members with more beneath.
![Steuben Lodge was inscribed at the top of the cabinet.]()
Steuben Lodge was inscribed at the top of the cabinet.
![Most of the doorknobs in the castle were similar to this one.]()
Most of the doorknobs in the castle were similar to this one.
![Some of the doors that led to rooms were numbered.]()
Some of the doors that led to rooms were numbered.
![Most of the bedrooms had a sink.]()
Most of the bedrooms had a sink.
![The fireplace and lighting fixture inside one of the bedrooms.]()
The fireplace and lighting fixture inside one of the bedrooms.
![This smaller bedroom was being used for storage during our visit.]()
This smaller bedroom was being used for storage during our visit.
![This small room contained bedding from the nursing home.]()
This small room contained bedding from the nursing home.
![An old bathroom with a tub, sink and toilet (not in photo).]()
An old bathroom with a tub, sink and toilet (not in photo).
![Some of the cosmetic damage to the ceiling on the second floor.]()
Some of the cosmetic damage to the ceiling on the second floor.
![This bedroom was being used to store Christmas decorations.]()
This bedroom was being used to store Christmas decorations.
![A glimpse into the Christmas decoration room with a creepy light fixture.]()
A glimpse into the Christmas decoration room with a creepy light fixture.
![The fireplace and radiator inside yet another bedroom.]()
The fireplace and radiator inside yet another bedroom.
![Each bedroom had a small closet for clothing to be stored.]()
Each bedroom had a small closet for clothing to be stored.
![This hallway led to two bedrooms.]()
This hallway led to two bedrooms.
![A closer look at one of the doors on the second floor.]()
A closer look at one of the doors on the second floor.
![Some of the woodwork around the doors.]()
Some of the woodwork around the doors.
![This room was uniquely carpeted and stored lots of artificial flowers.]()
This room was uniquely carpeted and stored lots of artificial flowers.
![A Pepsi sat on the fireplace mantle of the flower room.]()
A Pepsi sat on the fireplace mantle of the flower room.
![The lighting fixture, radiator and bay window of the flower room.]()
The lighting fixture, radiator and bay window of the flower room.
![A closer look at some of the detailed woodwork on the second floor.]()
A closer look at some of the detailed woodwork on the second floor.
![Some more cosmetic damage to the castle's interior.]()
Some more cosmetic damage to the castle's interior.
![A locked door on the second floor. We weren't sure what was inside.]()
A locked door on the second floor. We weren't sure what was inside.
![A second floor foyer window looked out to the road below.]()
A second floor foyer window looked out to the road below.
![A look out the window revealed the U.S. flag and the smaller Mast home.]()
A look out the window revealed the U.S. flag and the smaller Mast home.
![The stairway to the castle's third floor.]()
The stairway to the castle's third floor.
Photographs: Third & Fourth Floors, Elevators & Miscellaneous
![The view of the castle's third floor as we came up the main staircase.]()
The view of the castle's third floor as we came up the main staircase.
![The stained glass ceiling had been boarded over to protect it.]()
The stained glass ceiling had been boarded over to protect it.
![The boards were on the other side of the beautiful stained glass.]()
The boards were on the other side of the beautiful stained glass.
![A look at the staircase area of the third floor foyer.]()
A look at the staircase area of the third floor foyer.
![The third floor was being used to store old nursing home equipment.]()
The third floor was being used to store old nursing home equipment.
![Canes hung inside this old closet.]()
Canes hung inside this old closet.
![Tons of old equipment filled this former bathroom.]()
Tons of old equipment filled this former bathroom.
![Some more of the equipment in the bathroom.]()
Some more of the equipment in the bathroom.
![An old bottle of ink sat on top of a large filing cabinet.]()
An old bottle of ink sat on top of a large filing cabinet.
![An old filing cabinet that once housed records stood empty.]()
An old filing cabinet that once housed records stood empty.
![Some old books sat on top of the filing cabinet.]()
Some old books sat on top of the filing cabinet.
![A small brochure for the Knights of Pythias.]()
A small brochure for the Knights of Pythias.
![This door was numbered and included a name on a sticker.]()
This door was numbered and included a name on a sticker.
![Yet another sink in one of the former bedrooms.]()
Yet another sink in one of the former bedrooms.
![More equipment storage on the third floor.]()
More equipment storage on the third floor.
![This old lightbulb still burned. They don't make them like they used to.]()
This old lightbulb still burned. They don't make them like they used to.
![A look down the dilapidated back stairway.]()
A look down the dilapidated back stairway.
![Old beds and cots were stored in this room.]()
Old beds and cots were stored in this room.
![Interesting stuff in the fire-damaged room.]()
Interesting stuff in the fire-damaged room.
![The room just below the fourth floor observation tower was fire damaged.]()
The room just below the fourth floor observation tower was fire damaged.
![The fire damaged room contained a restroom. Notice the toilet's tank.]()
The fire damaged room contained a restroom. Notice the toilet's tank.
![This roll of prehistoric toilet paper had not been touched in years.]()
This roll of prehistoric toilet paper had not been touched in years.
![A couple of urinals in the restroom.]()
A couple of urinals in the restroom.
![The stairway that led to the fourth floor observation tower.]()
The stairway that led to the fourth floor observation tower.
![The fourth floor observation tower was also damaged by the fire.]()
The fourth floor observation tower was also damaged by the fire.
![Some material that had fallen from their original locations.]()
Some material that had fallen from their original locations.
![A large cabinet in the small observation tower.]()
A large cabinet in the small observation tower.
![A look at one of the boarded-up windows.]()
A look at one of the boarded-up windows.
![The view from the tower was awesome.]()
The view from the tower was awesome.
![A very close look at one of the chimneys on the roof.]()
A very close look at one of the chimneys on the roof.
![Gutters were carved into the stone to drain water away.]()
Gutters were carved into the stone to drain water away.
![Another look at the spectacular view. We could see for miles.]()
Another look at the spectacular view. We could see for miles.
![The entry for the castle's elevator from the first floor foyer area.]()
The entry for the castle's elevator from the first floor foyer area.
![Inside the castle's old elevator...and yes, it still worked!]()
Inside the castle's old elevator...and yes, it still worked!
![The plaque on the floor stated it was made by The Ohio Elevator and Machine Company.]()
The plaque on the floor stated it was made by The Ohio Elevator and Machine Company.
![To go up or down, we had to hold the button in. The elevator stopped when the button was released.]()
To go up or down, we had to hold the button in. The elevator stopped when the button was released.
![This shield was located on the elevator wall.]()
This shield was located on the elevator wall.
![The elevator's maximum capacity was 3,000 pounds.]()
The elevator's maximum capacity was 3,000 pounds.
![A dumbwaiter in the hallway used to transport food.]()
A dumbwaiter in the hallway used to transport food.
![An old fuse box in the second floor hallway.]()
An old fuse box in the second floor hallway.
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