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A Window In Time
March 2024
Did you know there are a TON of windows in the James Brice House? We are working hard to repair and restore the 18th century historic elements that remain from when the house was constructed, from the sashes to the glass panes – and then recreate what’s missing. Where we have needed to replace sills or repair brickwork, our modern-day carpenters and masons have replicated the techniques and craftsmanship of the talented workers who preceded them.
This work is supported in part by a Semiquincentennial Grant from the National Park Service through their Historic Preservation Fund.
Paint and Plasterwork
February 2024
With the conservation of paint and plaster throughout the first floor of the main block largely finished, our team of talented paint and plaster conservators is now busy on the 2nd floor. In the family bedrooms, they’re working on restoring the decorative cornices (the plaster strip between the top of the wall and the ceiling), and are seen here stripping original doors. Can you believe these doors are 250 years old?
This conservation work has been generously funded by Jim and Sylvia Earl.
A Venetian Masterpiece, Uncovered
January 2024
Remember the Venetian window at the Brice House? The conservation team, led by Chris Mills, has been working hard to remove the layers of paint and expose the original decorative elements. LOOK at that detail!
