Ann Starrett Mansion 1889	Port Townsend's Legendary Victorian Inn
	Tower Staircase Solar Calendar This free hung three-tiered spiral staircase(the construction remains a mystery) leading to the most unusual domed ceiling in North America. The eight sided dome is a glorified calendar with frescos painted in Ann Starrett's image depicting four seasons and four virtues. On the first day of each season the sun shines through a ruby red glass in the top of the tower, casting a red beam of light towards the appropriate seasonal panel. The scantily clad winter nymph caused a mild scandal. 1-800-321-0644 Call for Reservations Copyright 1997-2007 Ann Starrett Mansion http://www.starrettmansion.com/ Web Development: Wind's Eye Design, Inc. 3D Animated Flags by 3DFlags.com