Friday, October 20, 2023

Reynolda House and the Cold Case Mystery

 

 

An exhibition surrounding the real life cold case mystery of Zachary Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R.J. and Katherine, is now on display in the Reynolda House.  

Yesterday, sister and I went to see it at the Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing Gallery.  Upon arrival, we decided to tour the exhibit first instead of the house, due to a large tour group that arrived at the same time. 





Smith Reynolds


Smith's wife, Libby Holman Reynolds


 

 

 

What a view out the picture window.


The opened door on the right leads to the basement.




Base of a table in the dining room


The Lake Porch


View from the Lake Porch over looking what used to be Lake Katherine in the distance


The Reception Hall from the Balcony


Organ pipes are behind the tapestry


The East Bedroom Sleeping Porch where Smith Reynolds was shot.  This area has been closed to the public before now.  It is off of the East Master Bedroom that is usually a display gallery.  



In the attic


The newly opened Ping Pong room, available for visitors to enjoy.




 

A beautiful October day


Reynolda Gardens





Collard Greens


Papaya Tree




Back of the house coming from the gardens




The foot bridge and waterfall are on the walking trail that connects Reynolda Village and Wake Forest University