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The Accidental Preservationist

An unexpected journey

East elevation of the Chancognie House.

 

The Chancognie House

 

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What is The AP?

Join me on an unexpected journey in restoration and research at the circa 1810 Simon Jude Chancognie House in Charleston, South Carolina and beyond.

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What are the odds that I would walk past a Dalmatian walking past the Dalmatian statue at the fire house? Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket.... #theaccidentalpreservationist
Reflecting on my recent visit to @stratfordhall - suffice to say that that my home office does not remotely resemble this handsome space.... #theaccidentalpreservationist
Appreciating the amaryllis in the yard a little more than usual.... #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
The first day of spring at the Chancognie House - the weather felt like spring, but the mood, as elsewhere, not so much. I hope that all of you stay safe and healthy. #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
Work was slated to begin in January on the 147 luxury apartments a few blocks away from the Chancognie House. Given the timing, the delay may not have had anything to do with the coronavirus outbreak, but it remains to be seen if it will have any effect on this project and others that have been approved but not started yet. #theaccidentalpreservationist
Many of you have asked whether I am living here while the renovation is taking place and the answer is yes! It has been quite an adventure and I am grateful to @unrepentantclassicist for making my temporary accommodations rather snazzy - how many people have a King of Prussia marble surround for their spice rack? As impressive as this kitchen/laundry/dining space is, I do look forward to the day when these functions are all separate - I had no idea how loud the spin cycle was on my washer was until I had dinner next to it. The countertop was salvaged from a bathroom in the former addition and I made sure that the wine cooler from the old kitchen was installed here - trust me, I have put it to good use! #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse

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