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We have
recently relocated an authentic 1780’s-era squared-log house
from West Finley Township, PA, to the Wright House grounds
in Venetia and are restoring it. It will be used as a
teaching tool and a model of what we know to be typical of
the family’s second dwelling (after the first crude
round-log cabin) which served them well from the late 18th
century until 1816 when the current brick house was built.
Currently the 16’ x 20’ building is in the final stages of
completion. Exterior chinking of the logs is now well
underway and is expected to be finished in the next few
weeks. After that, work remaining will include the inside
chinking, finishing the floors, building the hearth,
fireplace and chimney, and installing the doors and windows
and their associated hand-made hardware.
We have
taken great pains to obtain extensive expert research and
advice in the undertaking of this restoration. The aim is
to be as authentic and true to the 1780’s period as
possible. |
