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Those chimney pots were there when we bought the house. We had to temporarily remove them when the bricks were repointed and the cap was repoured."
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Shellac over apple green paint? Historical finish?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by lyn joy May 18.
New clues in the Victorian architectural mystery!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by lyn joy May 12.
Mystery: What was this architectural detail between two windows?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz Apr 15.
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Craig Flaming commented on PStewart's photoDSC00764
"Wow, totally different than I imagined! Where did you get those cool looking chimney caps? Are they original to the house?"
PStewart commented on PStewart's photoDSC00764
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All this structure is bascially a shingled "awning" above a 3rd floor window on a roof dormer. Here is a picture of the finished product. Note that there are copper shingles near teh top where the pitch becomes…"
Craig Flaming commented on PStewart's photoDSC00764
"I make custom cabinetry and am especially interested in 18th century French styles which have lots of curves, so I am pretty knowledgeable with making curves in wood. I could only see a little of the dome in the picture and couldn't find it in…"
PStewart commented on PStewart's photoDSC00764
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I really didnt read books so much as seeing how shingles were bent with steam on youtube. I created the framing and wide stock lumber in a curve but also minimized going against the grain. There is a roof system under those…"
Craig Flaming commented on PStewart's photoDSC00764
"Awesome! What books did you read regarding making this curved roof? I'm thinking of making a curved glass dome with wood frame conservatory and would love to find some books on curved roofing. I have Colling's "Circular work in…"
PStewart replied to Craig Flaming's discussion What age / style / builder is our house?"
So far I concur with Marlin. Carpenter Gothic, with later additions."
Douglas Baldwin left a comment for PStewart"I stumbled on this website and your project. I had heard about it form Steve some time ago, as we are both in the antiques business. We sold him an eastlake fireplace surround, I thought for you project. The work, and your research…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Love 19th century homes. What else?
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- Major restoration too large to go into here.
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 2:36pm on September 2, 2010,
Kathy Keen said… - Wow, your house is a very richly detailed Queen Anne. I'd love to see some pictures that show the color scheme.
Kathy (also used Rob Schweitzer)
- At 11:52pm on December 7, 2010,
Lair Tienter said… - Good evening, I just watched your YouTube video again tonight now I have more time. I wanted to tell you how impressed I am with all the work you are doing. I also watched several others you had on there.I hope that's OK. I've got to hand it to you for taking on such a large project. I'm sure it is a larger project than you had anticipated. You are doing a wonderful job and should be very proud of the work you are doing. Keep up the good work. Lair
- At 12:12pm on December 10, 2010, Lair Tienter said…
Hey, I know all about that getting burned out on a project. It is easy to do when you take on something the size of your undertaking. When I started this house I did first things first then I took on 1 room at a time. When I got burned out I would go to a room I had finished and that reminded me it was all worth it. Thanks for the compliment on the divider in the parlor. When I bought the house it was one large room. Under the carpet I founds where the wall had been. Once I got the wall back up I hated it. It was 2 little rooms and both seemed dark. Then I cut holes in the wall to let light in and open the rooms. I had to look through a lot of Victorian Home mags. to find just how I wanted to finish it off. I made all the trim and the fretwork myself. I think it fits with the house but it wasn't originally there. Lair
- At 4:06am on December 11, 2010,
ron tanner said… This is amazing work--great eye for detail. Amazing, too, that our stories are so similar! Thanks for visiting houselove.org -- we really want to see more of your house! Best wishes, Ron
- At 11:10pm on December 15, 2010,
Megan Button said… The work you have done is AMAZING! My husband and I are about to embark on our first restoration project and are so excited to start. We are a bit overwhelmed, though, at where to start. Where did you find the fantastic photographs of the original house that you worked from?
- At 3:57pm on April 30, 2011,
Richard Himmel said… I don't know how this friend thing works so you may want to help me out a bit.
The 3 lights I have are solid brass that I acquired while restoring my home in Newport, Kentucky. It began as a curiosity and developed into a hobby. By the time I was done I had the largest private collection of working gaslights outside of Louisville. The utility light is fairly simple but the other two are much more complex. All are original from the Cincinnati/Newport area. One came out of the Mimosa Mansion in Covington, KY, the other was original to "my old KY home". However, I did not leave them for the new owner because they had indicated they were going to electrify them and at the time I couldn't bear to see that happen. I'm now in a different venue and have no application for them except to pass them over to someone who can use them for their "old house". None have any embossed names or symbols on them. I have completely restored and lacquered them so they are working gaslights, complete with 100 year old globes (not reproductions) and gas nozzles. The utility light and the 4 arm is a combination gasolier electrolier - a feature you have probably already discovered looking over the one you have in the house. If you would like to talk about these lights you can reach me via email at "rhimmel@peakpeak.com".
- At 11:00am on June 14, 2011,
Martin said… - Great work! I wish our progress went as quickly. I love your light in the foyer!!! I wish I could find one similar to that.
- At 5:32pm on March 1, 2012,
Will H said… Your quality of work never ceases to amaze me. You guys are very talented!
- At 3:49pm on May 24, 2012, Douglas Baldwin said…
I stumbled on this website and your project. I had heard about it form Steve some time ago, as we are both in the antiques business. We sold him an eastlake fireplace surround, I thought for you project. The work, and your research are looking great. I hope we get a chance to see the fruits of your labor some time in the future.
Best regards,
Doug and Lisa Baldwin
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