In this photo of the West pen, all but the sill log is in good shape. Under closer inspection it was determined that these logs were hickory. A very hard wood. Typically used for tool handles.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Prep for tear down
From the front - last time we'll see the whole thing!
Notice in this picture of the East pen, the lower logs have been damaged by termites. They came - they ate - they left. Look closely near the windows and you will see a vertical mark. This is where a board was nailed to the hewn logs, thereby providing a nailer for the clapboard siding - and easy access for termites to travel up the side of the cabin!
In this photo of the West pen, all but the sill log is in good shape. Under closer inspection it was determined that these logs were hickory. A very hard wood. Typically used for tool handles.
In this photo of the West pen, all but the sill log is in good shape. Under closer inspection it was determined that these logs were hickory. A very hard wood. Typically used for tool handles.
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The home looked like the old home of Abraham Seely (1795-1880). His father was John Nichols Seely, a Revolutionary War veteran who lived and died in the house on March 26, 1835. Abraham settled there around 1810 and his father later. They were originally from Philadelphia, PA and moved first to Kentucky then to Missouri Territory prior to the Louisiana Purchase. Abraham raised 16 children in that home. For your information. Jane Honse, Vienna, MO. Janehonse@me.com
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