Basement
The basement appears to have originally been divided into 5 separate rooms. It features six-foot high ceilings, white washed foundation walls, six windows, two entrances to the outside of the house and two to the first floor of the house. There are three barrel vaults which support the fireplaces in the house.
Click on the image of the pitchfork to see the initials "J.H.L"
This door once led to a finished room in the basement.
It is now closed off leading to no where.
This slatted wall is a typical 18th century construction technique
that was used in the 19th century portion of the house.
The double mortise and tenon joint is another typical 18th century construction
feature.
This too was used in the 19th century portion of the house.
Return to the 1720 wing.