This historic renovation
was a major undertaking. A very neglected stone farmhouse, originally
built in 1887, was totally gutted and brought back to life. The charm of
the original structure was mostly attributed to the large native stones
formed the exterior walls. When the roof was removed, the walls became
unstable and required massive bracing as the rafter system was being
built. Accurate details were researched by the homeowner, who did the
drawings for the custom made oak exterior brackets from historical
pictures. All interior and exterior trim was reproduced to be faithful
to the post civil war era. This wonderful homestead has been lovingly
preserved for another hundred years so that the next generation can
share a slice of prairie history.
