David Davis Mansion to host mechanical tour

Posted on July 22, 2016

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – Operators of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington will offer a look behind the curtain this weekend.

The mansion is hosting a mechanical tour something it’s only done once before.

“The big selling point will be the attic,” site Superintendent Jeff Saulsbery said. “Everybody wants to get into the attic. That’s not a part of the regular tour. Due to safety concerns, we don’t take large amounts of people into the attic.”

Saulbery will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the mechanical workings of the state historic site, including lighting, heating and cooling and its water supply.

He told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin visitors will get to see a 1989 Compaq computer, floppy discs and all, that still runs much of the mansion’s operations.

There will be two tours on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The tours cost $15 and both will have a limit of 15.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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