So Steve tells me that Lenny, the mason, will begin work on this fireplace, the chimney and the hearth soon; perhaps next week. I am glad I was able to get up to the house yesterday to visit with the fireplace, as is, before it gets all cleaned up. This really is the heart of the house, and we are considering ways to leave some areas exposed to showcase it's past and present beauty. The back and bread oven sides will be fully enclosed again as I need those walls for kitchen counters and cupboards. We will recreate the hiding space in the back behind the new wall, and will probably leave the right side open to make use of the interesting brick shelf. This way we combine function with historical preservation and end up with a pleasing design!
front, obviously!
right side
back, where the hidden space was...
left side, bread oven
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