Lincoln Home Restoration 1987-88 B4F8P12

Recessed concrete form in place west of the Lincoln Home, ready for pouring. The concrete will form a foundation for the concrete/stone steps leading up to the Lincoln Home, hidden by soil, sand, and the bricks that make up the plaza. The west retaining wall sits behind the form, with an opening for the second…

Lincoln Home Restoration 1987-88 B4F40P178

The excavated front (west) yard of the Lincoln Home. The west retaining wall can be seen to the right of the image, with a support footing for the front steps of the Lincoln Home in the foreground, left. Note the plastic water protection for the foundation. The Cook house can be seen in the background,…

Lincoln Home Restoration 1987-88 B4F8P18

A view of the semi-demolished south west corner of the Lincoln Home retaining wall. The foundation of the home can be seen in the near background. Photographer facing north east.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F42P165

Foundation beams the the north east corner of the Lincoln Home, during the 1987-1988 Restoration. Note east porch on far left side of photograph. Photographer facing south west.

Lincoln Home Restoration B4F40P77

Temporary repairs and supports erected on north east corner of the Lincoln Home during the 1987-1988 Restoration. Note original foundation bricks in place, and removal of some of the original siding for repairs or replacement. Same for the flooring of the east porch. Photographer facing south west.

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