landscaping, greenhouses, bridle paths, a dairy farm, and formal Italian gardens. Pyne died in 1921; the property, including the house and twelve surrounding acres, was sold by Pyne's one grandchild Agnes Pyne in 1941 to Abram Nathaniel Spanel. Spanel was an industrialist and inventor who had immigrated from Russia as a child. He founded the International Latex Corporation, which later became the International Playtex Corporation. Many of Spanel's engineers staff lived at Drumthwacket, and many of his patented inventions were conceived in what later became known as the Music Room. In 1966, the Spanels sold the estate to New Jersey with the intent that it be used as the governor's official residence, to replace Morven, the old governor's mansion. However, it took 15 years for the estate to be used as an official residence, with the New Jersey Historical Society in 1981 finally raising enough funds. In 1982, the Drumthwacket Foundation was formed. The conversion of the mansion into the state executive residence was spearheaded by then-New Jersey First Lady Deborah Kean, who also established the Drumthwacket Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for preserving, restoring, and curating the house and its grounds. Use by recent governors Thomas Kean (1982–1990) lived in his private home in Livingston. James Florio (1990–1994) lived full-time in the mansion. Christine Todd Whitman (1994–2001) lived part-time in the mansion. Donald DiFrancesco (2001–2002) lived part-time in the mansion. John O. Bennett (2002) lived in the mansion for his 3½ days as Acting Governor. James McGreevey (2002–2004) lived full-time in the mansion. Richard Codey (2004–2006) lived part-time in the mansion. Jon Corzine (2006–2010) lived part-time in the mansion. Drumthwacket became his full-time residence while he was recovering from injuries sustained in a severe automobile accident. Chris Christie (2010–2018) only used the mansion for Sunday dinners and official functions, while living in his private home in Mendham. Phil Murphy (2018-) lives in his private home in Middletown and uses the mansion for official functions and meetings. Building details and tours There are 12 private rooms upstairs used by the first family and six public rooms on the main floor that are the site of many official functions. An annual Garden Club holiday display is a tradition at the property. Drumthwacket is open for guided tours on most Wednesdays, except for August, the day before Thanksgiving, and several other dates. The tour includes the six public rooms used by the