Still within the museum are gasoliers that operate on electricity and natural gas, carvings, arches and a grand staircase that reflect the wealth Edmonds Howard had.

The museum features 90% original furnishings, many of which were purchased at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago.

[1] The New York architectural firm of Drach and Thomas designed the house, while a local man, Arthur Loomis, supervised the project.

They chose the popular Richardsonian Romanesque style, while including exterior features such as red brick cladding and stained-glass windows.

[3]: 2  In 2016, the museum began renovation of its Carriage House, the building where the Howards lived while their mansion was under construction, turning it into a rental venue.