Hall
This front entry hall was what visitors to the Otis House saw when they entered. The high ceiling, the large and graceful staircase, the fancy plasterwork at the cornice, and the many paintings and engravings hanging on the walls were meant to make an impact on visitors. In spite of its grand appearance, visitors did not spend much time in the hall, as it was unheated and almost empty of furniture. On a more practical level, hallway space was also used for storing extra furniture. In the Otis House hallway are six chairs and a leaf of the dining room table. Storage space was desirable because furniture was often rearranged to fit the changing uses of each room.
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