Restoration of the Villiger Blacksmith shop began in August 2003 .....
When the fiber board siding is removed, the original gray vertical barn board remains. |
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Initials were found carved into one of the boards and preserved by the fiber board siding. This was most likely a couple from the 1920's. |
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The old coal door was discovered. The width is only 16". |
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The siding is washed, painted and replacement lap molding installed. |
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The original sign was returned to the front of the shop. |
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Lady Blacksmith fires up the forge for visitors in the fall of 2004. |
Restoration |
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