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The Accidental Preservationist

An unexpected journey

East elevation of the Chancognie House.

 

The Chancognie House

 

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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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Thank you to @unrepentantclassicist for this photo of the roof replacement in progress. A section of the furring had to be replaced on the west side of the house as a result of a major fire next door in 1974. For more on the day that the Chancognie House almost burned down, see my earlier blog post - link in profile. #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
After a great deal of thought, we decided to replace the roof on the Chancognie House. A metal roof had been installed at some point in the 20th century over the remains of the original shingle roof and was beyond repair. I wish that it would have been possible to reinstall a shingle roof in keeping with the house’s original appearance, but unfortunately, there are not shingles currently on the market designed to withstand the winds of a major hurricane, nor is the city in favor of flammable roofing materials. Given those considerations, a copper roof will be installed. Slide to see the roof with just the furring strips - as close as I will get to seeing the house with a wooden roof. #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
Thanks to @cynthiaewing for noticing that this mocha sherd that I found here at the Chancognie House back in December echoes the detailing on the second floor of the piazza. Now to find the rest of that vessel.... #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
There are windowboxes and then there are windowboxes.... #theaccidentalpreservationist
Join me, @jonmarcoux, @trishlowesmith and @jschwebs14 tomorrow evening at 5:30 at the @mshp_grad_program at the Cigar Factory for a fun and fascinating evening of fast-paced Pecha Kucha style presentations about historic preservation in Charleston! The evening is set to conclude at 6:30 as I hear rumors that there is big football game tomorrow night.... #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse
The camellias are in bloom at the Chancognie House! #theaccidentalpreservationist #chancogniehouse

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