1. The main and attic staircases have fine turned balusters and newel posts . 2. The newel post contains classically inspired ornamentation appropriate to the building style. 3. Several bows fill in gaps around the cap of the newel post . 4. A decorative cast-iron balustrade with lantern-style newel posts encases soapstone treads. 5. A T-plan staircase has its original decorative balustrade and newel posts . 6. This stair has square sectioned balusters and a chamfered newel post . 7. The stairs have turned balusters and substantial newel posts with chamfered rectangular tops. 8. Newel posts are sturdy, so they rarely need to be replaced.9. Balustrades are of turned cedar with monumental and elaborate newel posts . 10. The cedar newel post is attached to the decking with two hidden dowels.
