The Work Begins

Phase One - repair of the exterior - required about $55,000.

We received $5,000 from Franklin County Community Foundation, $10,000 from the Historical Society - and that gave us enough to complete Phase One. Contracts were signed, and scaffolds were erected.

Terry Cole's team of workers began in September on the North Wall. First they had to remove the old masonry with a hammer and chisel. It was tedious work, and they were amazing to watch work! (The picture was taken after old masonry was taken out, and before new put in)

There were spots that required more limestone pieces. Joe Pitsor, Jeff Burkley and Deb Brown headed to the old pit just North of the stone house, back of the pit and through the brush.

Here's the video of that trip to the limestone quarry.