Restructuring continues. I am going to try like the devil to post some before and after shots with captions. This does not seem to be intuitive on an ipad.
Above left, kitchen in place, and on the right after its removal including removal of powder room behind cabinets at rear. Note additional brace supporting beam at rear of original structure, taken
from the back addition.
Kitchen fireplace before and after. Stone chimney continues to roofline, becomes brick above roof. Go figure.
Bathroom in the 1907s addition, totally gone leaving about a nine foot square space to configure. Input welcome.
Left above is a shot from last week of recently exposed original door in front parlor--which will
become dining room. On right is follow-up after original plaster was removed showing chestnut
panels. Note temporary braces for impending front girt repair; fingers crossed.
West side of addition showing studs being sintered due to water damage where handicapped ramp was removed. Much water damage due to lack of flashing.
BONUS POSTING
Found objects, an occasional feature.
One of a pair of handmade oil lamps found in the attic. Research has not found any markings except those on the actual wick and oil resovoir from the Edward Miller Company. Brackets on the back show it could have been mounted on a ship's mast. This was suggested via email from a lamp expert. They are quite heavy with solid construction and thick glass. Convert to electric, yes or no?
Those lamps would look pretty great as lights over your front door!
ReplyDeletePossible, but more likely in the rear of the house so we could appreciate them from the patio.
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