Core Restoration Elements
80 restored wood windows with wavy glass and period appropriate weatherstripping
Original oak and chestnut plank flooring up to 15”wide and 16’ long; 19th century maple floors; 1910 oak flooring in kitchen
Four restored 18th century doors found on the property with salvaged antique hardware; 21 restored doors from 1890-1910 including original locks and keys
Stripped and refinished all window trim, door trim, baseboard, wainscotting, wall panels, casing, cabinets, built-ins, library shelves.
Restored 18 cast iron radiators, 2 tubs, 2 sinks
Remarkable Discoveries Preserved During Renovation
Original exterior sheathing of the 1750 structure
Wall planks and nailers from 1750
Late 18th/early 19th century cast iron clothing hooks
18th/early 19th century wallpaper salvaged and framed
Three found antique signatures
The evergreen bough from the Topping Out ceremony when the original frame was completed
Two original Rumford fireplaces uncovered and rebuilt
Many other found items displayed in the museum
Salvaged and restored beadboard from two closed-in porches
