The Palace showed how the governor had power and wealth because in the entrance hall muskets and swords were hung up from the French and Indian war. This made everyone in the building feel safe. The Palace allowed the governor to have a big room to host parties and invite famous people for meetings. The Governor’s Palace had the first marble floors, it also had many carpets. This was to show your home was fancy. Mahogany wood was commonly found there, it was usually on the walls and ceiling. This also showed that you had wealth.
