On the recordMarch 16, 2015
today I wish to honor the Bryn Du Mansion as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. This historic 52-acre property is located in the charming village of Granville, OH. Among its many features, the home has 53 rooms and 12 fireplaces. Henry Wright originally constructed the mansion in 1865 from sandstone quarried from the property. The Bryn Du Mansion is on the National Registry for Historic Places because of its significant history and importance to the region. The home has had many owners over the years who were entrepreneurs in the community. The Bryn Du Mansion is now owned by the Village of Granville and is managed by a local commission with a mission of ``historic preservation and to provide program and event facilities for the benefit of the community.'' The mansion houses several community programs and annual events to promote the arts, civic engagement, and athletics for the village of Granville. I am here today to honor the success and longevity of the Bryn Du Mansion, and I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making its first 150 years a success. ____________________
