One of the most striking interior features of the Harper-Fowlkes House is the collection of chandeliers. Of American origin, this collection was made around 1847 by Cornelius Company in Philadelphia. Original to the house, these chandeliers were initially made as gasoliers (chandeliers that burned gas) and were converted to chandeliers.

Another magnificent piece is the clock located in the hallway of the Harper-Fowlkes House. Also of American origin (1815-20), this federal styled mahogany piece was purchased from Claudia McAlplin Whitney by Alida Harper in 1939 and has been in the hall since the completion of the house in 1847.

In every room of this immaculate house, plaster crown molding can be found. They are all original to the house.

Front Double Parlor

The 1930 Persian rug in this room is beautifully designed with shades of rust, red and blue with floral palmettes.

The 1740 single chair to the front left is Queen Anne in style and is made of mahogany with peg construction.

Also in this parlor is a spectacular iron window bench.

Several other eye-catchers may be seen in the other half of this double parlor.

The upholstered chair seen is English, 1770-80, Hepplewhite with mahogany legs and a saddle seat.

The tiny pie-crust top tripod base table seen is English, 1790-1800, Sheraton. It is made of mahogany

Sitting Room

To the right of the entrance is the sitting room. An antique rug can be found consisting of classic geometric pattern shaded with blue coral and tan.

Sofa - Scottish, 1760-70, Chippendale, mahogany frame, camel back, carved from three legs and apron upholstered in blue Italian silk damask

Dining Room

This large dining room connects directly to the kitchen. It has a warm glow from the Fresco walls' original hand painted graining detail on the plaster. The dining table is American, 1835, Sheraton, made of mahogany with reeded legs, and demi-lune ends with single drop leaves

Sideboard American, 1835-40, Classical splash back, 3 frieze drawers over 3 solid door cupboard and scroll fee.  Mahogany wood.

Second Floor

Trustees' Reading Room

In the corner of the reading room also on the second floor is an English, 1895-1900 desk made of mahogany, knee hole tooled leather inset top central drawer, between four side drawers.

Northwest Bedroom

Stepping into the northwest bedroom on the second floor instantly sets you into the mid 19th century with its American, 1860, Rococo bed. Half tester with molded pediment and urn finials, bed-stand with molded pediment and applied roundels to headboard, molded panels on both foot and headboards, all original spears, standard double in size wonderfully dressed in chintz and damask

Detailed Beauty

When visiting, observe the detailed richness of Alida's antiques. The fabrics, carvings embellishments, textures and colors all enhance this historic experience.