Gibson Mansion, Georgian architecture mansion in Woodland, California.
Description
The Gibson Mansion is a Georgian-style residence in Woodland featuring brick construction and multiple stories with carefully arranged windows throughout. The building displays symmetrical design elements and grew through various additions that expanded its original structure.
History
William Byas Gibson purchased 160 acres in 1857 and converted a small wooden structure into an expansive home through ongoing construction. The property underwent continuous expansion and rebuilding until the early 1900s.
Culture
The mansion serves as a regional history museum and showcases how people lived and worked in Yolo County during the 1800s and early 1900s. The displayed items give visitors a window into everyday life during that period.
Practical
The museum is located in a large mansion with multiple rooms to explore during operating hours. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as touring the exhibits across different spaces and outbuildings on the grounds requires walking.
Did you know?
An ancient Valley Oak tree stands northwest of the mansion and has grown for over 300 years with a trunk diameter exceeding 2 meters. The tree was already established long before construction began, connecting the property to the deep past of the region.
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