Den/Library – Original Dining Room
Living Room – Original Men’s Parlor
The great hall will combine the original men’s parlor and the original dining room. The original dining room was converted to a den/library. We will take down the wall separating these two rooms to create this large open living space. Our architect, Mitch Ginn, named the new room the great hall.
Abatement
Bri looks small in this space, and note the fridge used by the workers.
Wall removed
Small closet door under steps will be walled up
Another view of wall removed
Windows hand scraped, baseboards removed
September 6, 2014
A large structural beam was used to replace the original wall.
Supports Still in Place
Original Wooden Dowel Hole
Tony, our carpenter, was able to save the dowel which was placed here to secure the wall. This closet under the steps will be walled up, but in the meantime, it serves as storage for the cedar boards that made up the master closet.
This must be the strongest electric cable. It supports the second floor now that the wall has been removed.
Must be a GE cable since it is so strong.
December 5
View From the Front
December 21
Sheetrock Supplies
January 25
Portable Heater
Sheetrock Incoming
The Sheetrock came from Bridgeport, Alabama. It was so heavy they brought it in with a crane.
Pegged Beams
Beams Installed
Tony used pegs and a “fork joint” to join the beams so they would be long enough.
February 12
Wood Patch Covering Old Vacuum Hole
Transoms
February 22
The Smith’s came to visit. Here Pat and Jennifer are discussing the room, and Bradley is smiling for the camera.
Bradley, Pat, and Jennifer
March 8
Pre-TV
Future home of the TV
Tony is going to rework this area to house the TV and other stuff
April 22
Grass Cloth and Beams
Fireplaces and Bookcase
The wall-covering is blending the wood and trim. Soon a tv will occupy the space in the center of the bookcase.
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