Oddly enough, the third-floor ballroom was not originally planned because it was first designed to be merely attic space and
the only stairs to it are a narrow flight from the servant's quarter's.
The South end of the Ballroom.
this wide-open expanse was used as a dormatory for seminary students
when the St Augustime Seminary owned the mansion.
The North end of the Ballroom
showing stairs to the Window's Walk
A beautiful detail -- star-shaped lights in the ballroom
...and a closer view of the metal steps leading to the rooftop Widow's Walk.