Look down and you may find an interesting architectural detail! Parquet flooring is the utilization of geometric pieces of wood to create a decorative element. The images above and below are examples of parquet flooring at Mast Castle in Springfield, Ohio; the floor had been hidden under carpet for decades! Mast Castle is currently undergoing a preservation project led by the Turner Foundation.
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