[MassHistPres] Extant Berkshire County fireplace/chimney

[Paul Bourdon]

Hi Edward,

This may be too early (ca. 1740) and its in Hopkinton but one of the most
remarkable houses I have ever been in. It has retained its original single
room with loft and very early if not original stone fireplace and chimney.
Its now owned by the Hopkinton Historical Comm?/Soc? Its 148 Lumber St. I
believe the McIntyre House. I have not been there in a couple of years so
maybe the any folks from Hopkinton could weigh in on this?

Paul Bourdon
Southborough


On 3/26/10 1:42 AM, "Edward Andrews" <edandrews at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Can anyone identify an original chimney and fireplace in a small, late 18th
> century house(s) in Berkshire County? I define a small house in this instance
> to be less than 1,500 sq. ft. or 22¹ x 28¹ or less in size.
>  
> I am looking for a such a chimney to use as a model for a chimney that I am
> building in my Richmond house.  The presence of surviving chimneys/fireplaces
> in houses of this small size is very rare since most original chimneys have
> been demolished as a result of interior room alterations or the deterioration
> of the 18th century brick, which was often not have good quality.
>  
> Street addresses would be appreciated.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Edward Andrews
> Richmond
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