Lincoln Home Restoration B4F26P24

Fireplace in Mr. Lincoln's Bedroom, at the start of restoration work in 1987-1988. Note vent used to heat room, and absence of a true brick fireplace surround. Photographer facing north.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F26P23

Fireplace in Mr. Lincoln's Bedroom, at the start of restoration work in 1987-1988. Note vent used to heat room, and absence of a true brick fireplace surround. Photographer facing north.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F26P22

Fireplace in Mr. Lincoln's Bedroom, at the start of restoration work in 1987-1988. Note vent used to heat room, and absence of a true brick fireplace surround. Photographer facing north.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F26P21

Fireplace in Mr. Lincoln's Bedroom, at the start of restoration work in 1987-1988. Note vent used to heat room, and absence of a true brick fireplace surround. Photographer facing north.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F21P7

A protective vinyl vapor barrier is being applied to all the exterior walls of Lincoln's Home. Insulation and plywood sheeting will be added before the original house siding is replaced. Architect, Vance Kaminiski, Project Supervisor for the NPS and Joe H Inside Tent - Exterior Walls Lincoln, Home, Restoration, tent, scaffolding

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F21P23

View of ceiling/floor junction of first and second floors in the Lincoln Home. Photo also reveals original attic floor level prior to the addition of the second floor in 1855-1856. Note chimney brick on far right of photo. Exact location unknown, but probably south wall of Lincoln Home; if so, photographer facing north west.

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