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The Penrose Suite When the hotel was built in 1918, this suite was originally named the MacNeill Suite for Spencer Penrose’s partner Charles MacNeill. It was designed specifically for him and consisted of a living room, three bedrooms and a small maid’s room. Few changes were made from 1918 to 1940 when the sun lounge (now the parlor) with its many windows was added. MacNeill died in 1923. In 1944, Julie Penrose donated her home El Pomar to the Sisters of Charity, moved into the hotel and lived in this private sixth floor suite from 1944 until her death in 1957. The suite was enlarged for her and decorated with antiques and fine art from El Pomar, which made Julie feel closer to her husband Spencer Penrose who had passed away in 1939. 58 The Broadmoor Magazine | 2011 • 2012