[MassHistPres] Request for 18th century brick and floorboards

[James Hadley]

I must say, sadly, that the Town of Barnstable is considering the demolition of the "Payne Black house," a property it owns but has not properly maintained. 
I inform you of this with a clear double purpose: first, if you ask, perhaps the Town officials will think more seriously about the implications. Second, if they do indeed demolish this structure, then there may be a re-use for the materials.
James Hadley AIA

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On Oct 3, 2013, at 8:31 PM, "Edward Andrews" <edandrews at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I am looking for 18th century brick and floorboards that I can salvage from a building that is scheduled for demolition  anywhere in Massachusetts or in adjacent states.  My intention is to re-use the brick to build a fireplace and chimney in my 18th century farmhouse located in Richmond, MASS (the Berkshires) whose fireplace/chimney has been removed.  If anyone can provide information, I would be very appreciative.
>  
> As dismayed as I am about the destruction of old houses, the re-use of their materials offsets in a small way their demise.
>  
> Edward Andrews
> Richmond, MASS
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