The Great Hall, accentuated with late-nineteenth-century architectural highlights, was the reception area where President Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln greeted guests attending the second inaugural ball.  The hand-laid encaustice tille floor, curving double staircase, and soaring vaulted ceilings are sure to captivate guests.

Seated Dinner: 300  |  Reception: 366

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