The Historic District

Those floors are gorgeous!

I'm likely wrong, but I get the impression that it's a fireplace surround with an insert for when its not in use.

Not sure if anyone is looking for one of these, but found this on craigslist

https://poconos.craigslist.org/atq/6028257639.html

Good to hear about Seattle - hopefully it'll start a trend. Sadly, we're seeing more and more of tv shows going into older houses and tearing them up all in the name of 'open concept' Why? Because the neglected old house can often be had for less upfront, even in a desirable area. Rip out some walls...

Painted makes sense, one of the WP rooms has a note about enameled finish. I'll have to see about talking them into unrolling them again for us and arranging for a ladder, or a lower table. Actually, yes we knew the architect's name - Bretherick. On one of my internet searches about the house and th...

On seeing it written out, white pine makes sense. These are certainly going to prove helpful over time - especially if/when we can get the copies done at a reasonable price.

I would have loved to see elevation plans, but am grateful these exist!

3 - pages 6, 7 & 8, one for each floor! No elevation pages, but the room layouts are there at least - which make so much more sense than the current configuration. The woman we had met previously at the historical society told us her parents had found them rolled up and tucked into the back of a...

Amazing longevity! They really made them to last, and look good doing it.

Willa - thanks for grabbing the pics - now I can save them forever! I'm with you about that pink beauty! Olson - while my underpowered work laptop is plodding along trying to process something, I'll often pick up my phone... Gothic - yes, big brother is always watching. Thank goodness for Verizon (n...

Beebe is lovely! Very happy for you - she looks worth all the aggravation. Had a feeling about 'she' - most bees are female, arent they?