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,…

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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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North west corner of the Lincoln Home during the 1987-1988 restoration. Excavation hole at foundation can be seen on the left of the photo, on the north west side of the Home; excavated soil can be seen on the right side of the photo, on the west side of the Home. Photographer facing south east.

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Detail of scaffolding support attached to Tyvek cover and internal structure of Lincoln Home exterior wall during the 1987-1988 Restoration. 2nd floor windows, siding, and cornices can be seen.

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Detail of scaffolding support attached to Tyvek cover and internal structure of Lincoln Home exterior wall during the 1987-1988 Restoration. Siding, and cornices can be seen.

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Original exterior wall framing, and sistered support beams added to Lincoln Home during the 1987-1988 Restoration. Scaffolding to left side of photo. 2nd floor window frames and siding can be seen at top of photograph. Woodwork located half way between 1st and 2nd floors, but exact location unknown.

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Detail of Tyvek wrap as applied to Lincoln Home exterior, just underneath the cornice. Siding can be seen at bottom left of photo. Exact location unknown.

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