Sunday, April 25, 2010

Grandpa's Place



Redbush is feeling a little sad. This house was built by her grandpa in the early 1900's. Because the estate land was up for sale, this is one of the quarters that sold. She wished that the house could have been preserved at the local museum, however, because of the short logs, going long-wise, alternating with cross-wise logs, movers thought that it would have taken a lot to get it there without it falling apart. The logs are held together with mud. They wouldn't touch it, and it would have been too expensive a project. Her grandfather was a great carpenter. The door still closes and latches almost like it did when it was built. The house hasn't sagged any either, and the windows can be moved open and shut just like they were new. Redbush still liked to visit it from time to time. She hopes that the new owners will preserve it, but, that isn't too likely to happen. She is now heading out to do another back-breaking day of raking leaves and hauling them away. She has to get this done before the weather gets nasty again. She hopes all of you have a great week.

8 comments:

the Bag Lady said...

What a shame it couldn't be moved, but perhaps the new owners will realize that it should be preserved! (fingers crossed!)

Have fun with the leaves!

Leah J. Utas said...

It is a shame.

Hilary said...

Oh no.. how sad is that. I think you should leave them a note.. perhaps a copy of your blog post on the door. Maybe they'll understand how important it is to preserve and will work around it. One can hope.

solarity said...

That's a fascinating building technique. Obviously very sturdy. Has it at least been thoroughly photographed inside and out? It is such a piece of history.

Mary Anne in Kentucky

Redbush said...

Bag Lady, I know how important history is to you, and of course this piece is especially to me. Thanks for crossing your fingers! It seems like new leaves blow into the spaces where we have raked before. It's Murphy's Law

Redbush said...

Thanks, Leah. I think so too, but, what do you do?

Redbush said...

I appreciate your comment, Hilary. The problem with the entire thing is that this person is related, and unfortunately the place is not as important to them as it is to me. Grandpa's work was amazing!

Redbush said...

Thanks, Mary Anne. I didn't get inside photos. Maybe soon I will try. Grandpa built an unbelievable table inside, too. I'm worried about what will happen to it.