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Show ‘age 19—THE HERALD. Provo. Utah, Monday, January 14, 1980 Mathesons Will Move to the Restored Kearns Mansion historical society was They (the decorators cramped They were using and craftsmen) have told me it's their house bathtubs for filing as she talks about the because they have had an cabinets the first lady house. She obviously opportunity to work on said loves it and wants Utahns something of such Butit was fortunate not to be proud of the new quality,” Mrs. Matheson many changes were made governor's mansion said because it’s been easier Not much was changed to change the mansion Actually it's not new The 36room mansion was during the time the Utah back into a home in. built in 1902 by Thomas Historical Society used cluding renovation of the Kearns and donated to the mansion but nothing kitchen which was Mrs the State in 1937 for use was fixed or restored Matheson’s least favorite as the official governors either Mrs. Matheson room. said mainly because of residence. It looked like a It housed three of lack of funds morgue she said Utah s chiei executives Despite the size of the describing the 4-foot-by-4By SUSAN STEEVES SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) —-— Norma Matheson's eyes sparkle — from 1937 to 1956 — before being turned over to the Utah Historical Society for use as its headquarters. For the past two years refurbishing of the mansion has been underway to once again makeit the governor's home. The cost will be about$515.000 — $342,000 from the sale of the last officials residence. $150,000 from a legislative appropriation and therest from the State Building Board “Any political flak we've taken has been worth it,’’ said Mrs. Matheson, wife of Utah Gov. Scott Matheson. “It (restoration of the home) had to be done.” She said the mansion will be a ‘working home”’ which the public. the governor's family. and visiting dignitaries can donated its services restaurant-size stove and ment — with living room refrigerator and lots of governor's office four cabinets The cabinets bedrooms three were built to match the bathrooms and family ones which were in the den —will be off limits to pantry and even the refrigerator is finished with the same tone of wood the public The master bedroom includes a bedroom, sit- cook on this Mrs Matheson said pointing to the large grill on the stove dining rooms — the where the family will live. The family apart- workspace open to the public with The second floor is a piece at a time — there are beds in most of the bedrooms and a few chairs. ‘The Kearnsalsoleft all the formal dining room furniture and two tables have been purchased for the informaldining room. No attemptis being made to acquire period pieces — just furniture which will fit in the house and makeit liveable. nyon, with the base and table for the basement - ing in the mansion which has been designed Jim 19 a Harvard sty. married and won't be liy | MRS. NORMA MATHESON looks down from second floor of Kearns Mansion, the official Utah residence, into the main entry hall. Many of the rooms in the home feature the ornate carving similar to that seen on the ceiling here. (UPI Telephoto) THIS ORNATE WOODcolumnis the reproduc- mansion, shows an exampleof the detail of wood tion of a painting about Greek mythology. The carving found throughout the home. (UPI column, in the front entry hall of the Kearns Telephoto) INVENTORY CLOSEOUTS AT JACK DUCKETT APPLIANCE New Year’s ee 19 COLOR MONITOR TV DIAGONAL 4 es Cait) ata Resolve Now To Make 1980 A Slimmer, Healthier Year! 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It will be used for receptions and possibly a room for onelivein staff member. Three staff members will be hired to take care of the mansion. But Mrs Matheson is quick to point out that there has always been moneyin the household budget for the Staffers but they have neverused it nations andit’s coming in The exterior of the house ‘is mostly oolitic lirnestone from Manti Ca- “The biggest problem wasdirt,’’ Mrs. Matheson said, pointing out some chandeliers in her favorite room which were wired together when restoration began and so dirty that until they were cleaned no one realized they were valuable crystal. Her favorite room is lady said The Mathesons also will bring their billards keep it East Brigham Street. The Dwight Eisenhower. and Herbert Hoover, and actress Mary Pickford. Kearns was a mining magnate who served in the Utah Constitutional Convention. was a United States senator and a coowner of the Salt Lake Tribune. He madehis fortunein the mining town of Park City and spared no expense when he commissioned architect Carl M. Neuhausen to design the exquisite and imposing homeon what is today South Temple — then anything — just restore some things wouldn't fit in here and gerbils and fish which the mansion needs to be will be housed in the furnished for future basement which once another on the floor. Mrs. Matheson said they will original cost was about “It’s a very liveable home. I’m very comfortable with it,” Utah's first lady said of the mansion, which in the past was visited by such peole as Presidents Theodore Roose. elt. pieces to restore parts of Tom’s domain The also includes “Forthree years we've enjoy. the exterior which have crumbled. But the house is structurally sound, except for the electrical wiring which was completely redone. And most of the interior has remained unmarred. The interior has delicate and detailed carving on walls, pillars, fireplaces and ceilings. One of the most spectacular features of the mansion is the wood which ranges from light English Oak to dark Russian Mahogany like the wood used for violins. Wood is seen in every Toom as paneling, carving, mantles and inlaid floors. “All the wood is imported,’’ Mrs. Matheson said. And so the marble — from Africa andItaly. “The house is very well built. It was in good condition; the craftsmanship was wonderful. We haven't had to replace as family ut moving itiuse the daughter Lu 2 and sons water out from all directions including a shower lived in our own house so we haven't taken advantage of the household budget provided for the governor,” shesaid. ‘We won't be adding any money. “T've had money left over from the budget which is now going into the mansion,”’ said including purchase of tables and chairs for the third floor reception room. Thefirst floor and the third floor will be open for tours. “‘I really look forward to giving a lot of the tours myself,’’ Mrs. Mathesonsaid. ‘But that won't always be possible.” Sheis proud ofthe fact thatthe house is fully accessible to the handicapped. Anelevator has been installed inside the house, a hydrauliclift at the side entrance. and one bathroom on the third floor has been updated to accommodate wheelchairs. The only problem now is furniture. The furniture is being purchased through private do- someofthe other outside constructed from granite and marble.Since 1973. a craftsman has been quarfrom Hank and handcarving Matheson’s will be bring ing 12-year-old ».. Tom's contained bowling alleys 1 a little worried the The shower — madeof including ample closets workbench sitting in the central the shower which Kearns head on the ceiling and with built-in bureaus and center built-in buffets in the two The kitchen now has a and However brought from Europe. the governor's family sharing the kitchen and the informal dining room. The governor will use the back door for privacy of most of the rooms — the walls with a lone said. “We won't be bringing our furniture. It Mrs. Matheson ting room and large bath, Silverplated tubing — completely encircles the stall. Tiny holes spray foot slabs of marble on governors public day 1 can hardly wait to The bath includes a The first floor will be house and the largeness There won't be a grand dramatic moving wiiee™ offer limited to new adult patrons only % Orem c ey 1 ¥ f y y y, SPA we days, | ett Ines RR-10A 559g" ROTAWAVE. 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