Before and After – About her face

  When we bought This Old House, we had to go before the Historical Preservation Committee in our town. They were a newly formed and wet-behind-the-ears group and we were their first case.  FUN!  One of their concerns was that the old house would still have the same “face” when she was rebuilt.  A prominent committee member actually requested that we don’t change a thing.  The building inspector was quick to reply that the house would not pass inspection or meet today’s codes with everything exactly as it was, and therefore some changes were necessary.   In the end we kept as much of the historical integrity of the house as possible, with a few additions.

This photo shows the house before it was taken down, sitting 40 feet closer to the road.  The foundation was moved back 40 feet when the frame was put back together.   The photo also shows the old barn and outbuildings.

This is how it looks now from almost the same angle.
Just before the take-down…
Frame reset on it’s new foundation…
Building her back up again…
Mission accomplished.
  

11 thoughts on “Before and After – About her face”

  1. You all have done a fabulous job of restoring the beauty to this wonderful historic home! I can't imagine that anyone could find fault with someone who has lovingly brought back a piece of your area's history!

    Kat 🙂

  4. Wow… I'm fairly new to your blog and I didn't realise that you moved the house and rebuilt it. You've done a fantastic job!

  5. I've said it once or twice before, I'll say it again: I just love your house.
    You did a wonderful job. It looks very similar to the old house. But even more beautiful.

  6. You've built a home that would make any Historical Preservation Committee proud. It is better than the old, yet updated for today's use. It is simply spectacular. Of course, I'm partial to the climbing wall:D)

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