The Historic District

Long time no post from the castle in Swedesboro New Jersey. I just discovered original ceramic penny-round tiles and square tiles in the upstairs bathroom. The linoleum always bothered me so I peeled up one and made the discovery. The room is about 6 x 9 and the tiles are similar to those on my port...

Thank you for that insight. I've decided to not be lazy about it and correct the bells with nickel plating. Also, I appreciate your personal website along with the others on this forum who have sites that show the work they do and how they do it.

ha ha. At least you were "thinking" - I'm over here grinding off the nickel plating to get to the brass and THEN come to find out that the old phones never were supposed to have brass bells. Well, in the true Victorian spirit - I will be unique and have an antique phone with brass bells!

Thank you for the replies. They helped me focus my Internet search. I found a website about old phones: m This explained the situation: "Do you have a telephone with some nickel parts where the nickel plating is shot? The choices we face are limited. We can leave the nickel as found; strip and ...

Hello everyone, I'm working to restore an antique phone. It's a Kellogg circa 1899. The bells on the outside of the phone were silver when I bought the phone. I noticed flecks of yellow and the more I cleaned, the more yellow they appeared. I tested with a magnet and it didn't stick which suggested ...

Love that main staircase!

That house has a strong personality. I also love the outside space around it. Stay motivated and make it shine.

I enjoyed those pictures. Fine work. I love the front view of your home with the dual chimney stacks. They give the home such character.

That guy is amazing. Favorite quote from video: "One time I knocked myself out cold on the concrete...so, it's been challenging."

Hello fellow enthusiasts. I'm happy to find this site again. My home was built between 1885 and 1900 and is constructed of Brandywine granite and brownstone. One expert called it Romanesque Revival and another claims it's Queen Anne Victorian. I welcome all your thoughts. It does have stone columns ...