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Comment on waiting for the analysis by Frank L. Greenagel

Frank L. Greenagel — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:40:57 +0000

Chris Frey’s analysis determined the red pigment is lead, not iron, which is what I would have expected. Now we have to try to figure out the significance of a lead pigment in a distemper paint.

Comment on wall painting & stenciling by flg

flg — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:27:03 +0000

There will have to be some kind of protection–probably glass. A varnish coat would discolor it, and since it is water-soluble it would be too fragile to leave uncovered with the number of people we expect to come through.

Comment on wall painting & stenciling by Danette

Danette — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:19:14 +0000

Great Job!!! I can’t wait to see it. Will the walls have to be covered again (with glass or something) to preserve the exposed paint?

Comment on Elements of the Preservation Plan by flg

flg — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:37:41 +0000

Good Point, Joe. I should not have used the term “modernized,” as we have no intention to cover the old stone walls or the hand-hewn timbers of the ceiling. Eventually, we’ll probably take out the cement floor (which was put in about 1948) and install paving stones instead of what was likely a dirt floor. But we will need modern lighting down there instead of candles or whale-oil lamps, and there will probably be other fixtures that will not be eighteenth century, but modern.

Thanks for your close attention—that’s exactly the kind of feedback and suggestions we are looking for.

Frank

Comment on Elements of the Preservation Plan by Joe Little

Joe Little — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:12:00 +0000

At last night’s meeting, Frank did a fine presentation on the project and brought us all up to speed. Although I am a new member, I question one of the proposals made by Frank. If I heard correctly, a portion of the structure (the basement) would be converted into a “modern” area where groups may meet and children may color flags …
When Morristown was renovating the Ford Mansion and museum, they wrestled with the same thoughts. They did decide to go ahead and make the ballroom into a modern auditorium. The Washington Society (to which I also belong) just spent a few million dollars correcting this mistake in judgment. Perhaps we should rethink this? i agree that we need a space for groups to meet, but question the idea of “modern” area. I think that groups that would come to the homestead would want to be immersed in the historical setting and not isolated from it – even for “comfort”. There are ways to make the area appear historically accurate while using “modern” decor. Just some food for thought.
Joe

Comment on in memory of Scott Curzi by Pat Jennings

Pat Jennings — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:11:52 +0000

Thank you for remembering Scott Curzi. I am a sister-in-law of his sister, Donna Fulton. I remember him as a wonderful, energetic person who loved life and lived for his family. Thank you again for remembering him this way.

Comment on Conservancy Trust Approves Application by Tom Heilman

Tom Heilman — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:24:58 +0000

I recently retired from 33 years as a science teacher at Voorhees High School, just a few miles down the road. For the past six years I spearheaded a project to restore the 1805 farmhouse on the school grounds. I received money from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission and guidance from its chairperson, Stephanie Stevens. We involved the students in as much of the work as possible, but we did extensive reconstruction work, including replacing the slate roof, windows, some flooring, and doors. We took great pains to keep this in the 1800′s materials and style, and I learned much through the process, including how to work with a limited budget. I also have extensive construction experience, having built my own log home and having worked for many summers with Phillipsburg resident and Voorhees teacher, Dave Miers. If you think I could be of assistance with this project, I would love to do so. Please feel free to contact me. I also have a DVD slide program that shows our renovation efforts if you are interested.

Comment on Caution – work zone ahead… by ed matt robl

ed matt robl — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:59:47 +0000

missed open house – love history- let me know when need volunteers again- have worked as docent- are you going to have holiday tours, visitors w punch , lights/ to draw interest ???

Comment on site visit by Frank

Frank — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:46:38 +0000

A half dozen people from the Conservancy Trust Fund committee visited the site today. All seemed very impressed with the quality of the building and interested that we had no intention of making it into a museum. Also visiting was a reporter, Sarah Wojcik, from the Express-Times. We’ll post a link to the article as soon as it appears.

Comment on Caution – work zone ahead… by Ross Segreaves

Ross Segreaves — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:25:50 +0000

This house was also built by a Segreaves whom later married Hannah Roseberry. In fact, I believe that his name was Henry Segreaves.