Montague House (1714), engraving

This 1714 engraving details the estate’s exterior before it was possessed by the British government in 1754.  Its exterior remain minimally unchanged when the Elgin Marbles were first displayed there.  Imagine the excitement, awe, and curiosity one might experience when walking up to this museum’s entrance. From: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/montagu-house-first-british-museum