Saturday, March 10, 2012

Fulton Mansion

The Fulton Mansion rises above Aransas Bay in the resort area of Rockport-Fulton. The house was built in 1877 and has been restored to it's original glory. The Texas Historical Commission purchased the home in the 1980's and spent over a million dollars to restore it.

















Stair railing post-walnut/oak

Sitting room


Indoor toilet-unheard of in the 1880's

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Library

Master bedroom


Many of the furnishings were part of the original house. Others were purchased from antique stores and were period pieces from that era.