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Show removal of the original east wall, and the extension of the east wall of the north addition to form a "new" east facade. (See fig. 1) The north addition and east facade is of uncoursed, rock masonry construction while the intersecting gable is of common bond brick construction with a header course for every six stretcher courses and flush mortar joints. The wood roof framing follows the "all common rafter" system and was originally covered with sawed wood shingles. Despite the difference in building materials, the north addition and the intersecting gable addition were in all likelihood constructed during the same building campaign as they have nearly identical exterior dimensions, interior plans, and fenestration patterns. (See fig. 2) The shingle and frieze moldings are consistent and most importantly the brick construction partially extends onto the "new" east rock facade . The two additions each include one window opening on each eave wall and three bays on the end gables and the "new" east facade features windows flanking a rock chimney. On the west facade, a porch was added with a dropped shed roof and an asphalt shingle covering. It features square wood posts, large curved post brackets, and extended open eaves with exposed rafters. The north wall of the north addition was extended without break to the west, creating a rock base for the masonry deck of the porch. It is likely that the mentioned changes to the deck of the original porch were made at this time. The introduction of an interior fireplace necessitated the construction of an exterior chimney on the eave wall of the "new" east facade . It is of un coursed rock masonry construction that is consistent with the masonry construction of the north addition. A later, metal vent was added along the roof ridge of the original structure, which was probably an earlier chimney opening for the original hall-and-parlor plan building. |
