The owners of this
historical home, built in 1866, wanted to add more space while keeping
the style and detail of the original. The idea was to blend the old and
new areas, with the addition set back in the rear so as not to dominate
the front of the house. The owners kept with the "old world" thinking by
putting the more expensive products, like the character grade hickory
floor and plaster walls, on the first floor, and less expensive oak
floor and drywall on the second. The addition was to add a master
bedroom and bath, along with a family room. In addition a second
stairway was added to facilitate traffic, and a fireplace was added. In
all cases, materials were used that maintained the historical integrity
of the home.
