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Above Ground Archaeology – Cool Finds Revealed During Restoration

Above Ground Archaeology – Cool Finds Revealed During Restoration

by gwffoundation | Dec 1, 2024 | Archaeology, Architectual Restoration, Historic Kenmore, Historic Preservation, Lives & Legacies, Residents of Kenmore

While the house at Historic Kenmore has been faithfully restored to its circa 1775 appearance, the road to that final result was a pretty dirty one.  As in plaster dust, paint fumes, and all manner of dirt and debris.  Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s,...
Mickey Owen Was Found in the Plaster!: A Look at Some Curious Inclusions Found in Plaster from Historic Kenmore

Mickey Owen Was Found in the Plaster!: A Look at Some Curious Inclusions Found in Plaster from Historic Kenmore

by gwffoundation | Dec 4, 2019 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

Historic Kenmore is known for the unique decorative plasterwork seen on many of its ceilings. However, some of its most unusual pieces of plaster were discovered during repair work being done in 1989. These were pieces of plaster that contained large clumps of animal...

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