Thanks, that's exactly the kind of information I need. Other things? Because I wanted to walk up that front staircase instead of using the side entrance, I have the front entrance newly renovated and opened "to the public for the first time in years, a gesture of common ownership," but then I'm not sure if they end up in The Great Hall or if it's at a different level. As you can see, I need to visit. The character also walks from the State House to the Charles, and really, do I know the way? He touches the stone facade of the Athenaeum ... it goes on. Maybe if I visit, I won't need to write the novel, but I don't see that happening soon. Again, thanks for the information!