Beams removed today, water line cut and capped, more cement removed. We get a day of rest on Friday before footings go in on Monday. Always weather permitting.
Someone asked about large machines--the largest we expect is a crane to move the new iron beams.
The turkey comment about being lost--people tell me it was a female turkey as the wattle was not as big as a male would have, and the bird was full grown based on feather coloration. This was the first wild turkey I've seen up close as well as the first one I've seen in Wyandotte!
The Ford-Bacon house was designed by Malcolmson and Higginbotham from Detroit. The building was 62' x 95' and had several amenities such as electric and gas lighting, a bathroom between each two "sleeping" chambers, a steam laundry in the basement complete with an early heated clothes dryer with racks large enough to spread out sheets and tablecloths, and a build in ice box lined with white ceramic tiles. The ice box also featured an ice reservoir that could be accessed from the outside so the iceman didn't have to enter the house. One stunning feature is the stained glass window on the landing between the 1st and 2nd floor.
This photo hardly does it credit, but once the elevator project is complete, everyone will be able to access the house and see it in person!
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