John Graves wrote:
> The house was re-sided several years ago. If you look at the > clapboards, you will see a bead detail on the edge, which was duplicated > in the new siding. In the first floor they have the ceiling open to the > joists. All the joists in the main room are beaded as well. > Can you imagine 14 people living in that house...I guess that was one > way to keep the house heated. That big central fireplace was the other. I <groan>shutter</groan> to think of reglazing 12-over-12 windows... Stephen Moore (with a place only half that old)