The First Floor

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The first floor of the mansion at Ashland begins with the octagonal entrance hall.  The woodwork in the hall is ash.

Also on the first floor are the Red Parlor, the Drawing Room, and the Dining Room.

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Immediately to the left of the entrance hall is the Red Parlor, also called the Receiving Room.

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Located at the left end of the entrance hall is the Drawing Room, used for entertaining guests.  This room contains furniture from different generations of the Clay family.   

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To the right of the Drawing Room is the Dining Room.  Included in portraits displayed in this room are those of Henry Clay Jr. and his daughter, Anne Clay McDowell.  

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The Butler's Pantry is located in the unfinished part of the mansion.

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