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ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:15 am
by Seabornman
Hi; I'm a new member. I bought this house 5 years ago, and my plans to rescue it may start to come to fruition this year. As you can see from pics it has had just about every form of "improvement" done to it over the years. The good thing is it is a good, straight timber frame house. Some handhewn timbers but most of it is sawn. It's also good that there is very little in it I have to worry about saving! I hope to reconstruct the inset front porch and put double-hung windows back in for starters. The house is kind of small, so I'm working on design of an addition right now, with plans to start attacking some of the renovations this summer. Glad to find an active community of like-minded people!
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:52 am
by Mick_VT
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:09 am
by SkipW
Welcome...aak, those windows!!
Looks like a lovely area, I bet you'll end up with a lovely home!
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:37 am
by Swedesboro Castle
That house has a strong personality. I also love the outside space around it. Stay motivated and make it shine.
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:00 am
by Neighmond
It's homey looking!
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:31 pm
by Wackyshack
200 of us!!! Kewel... Will be looking forward to seeing your projects as you start your great adventure!
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:35 pm
by Gothichome
Seabornman, welcome to The District. Hand hewn wood, beams by chance? I bet there is a jewel in the rough hiding under all those updates.
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:51 pm
by Al F. Furnituremaker
Welcome Seabornman, I'm in upstate NY too!
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:29 pm
by CS in Low Hud
Welcome! There's lots of Greek Revival farmhouses in upstate NY - and it looks like that might be what was going on with your place originally. Google images for ideas. That style was wildly popular in that region, and spills over into place names: Syracuse, Troy, Ithaca...etc.
Chris
Re: ca. 1850 farmhouse upstate NY
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:52 pm
by 1850Farmer
Welcome Seabornman!
Your farmhouse has great bones. Uncovering the history and hidden stories is half the fun. I look forward to the many photos, as you progress with bringing back the original beauty.
You are officially member number 200!