Cuvilly Barn Survey, Dismantling & Re-Erection
Historic Barn Surveying/Dismantling, Apr 26–27, 2002, Ipswich, Mass.
Repair-Raising Workshop, Jul 22–26, 2002
DESCRIPTION
The Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center is a working farm where children can experience the interdependence of life through models of ecological sustainability. This non-profit organization has been offered a beautifully preserved 19th century barn in nearby Danvers if they agree to move it and re-erect it.
We will organize a surveying expedition in April for those who wish to learn how to measure, survey, and document historic timber frames. The frame will then be dismantled and shipped to Ipswich. See the photos below of this workshop.
We will return in July to repair what is needed (mostly post feet) through scarfing, and then raise the barn in its new home. As much of the historic fabric as possible, including siding and windows, will be preserved by volunteers who will strip the structure before our survey in April.
Photos from the Cuvilly barn dismantling project in Danvers, MA on April 26-27
Corner of 1856 barn with siding, roofing and sheathing removed, ready for dismantling.
Guild member Ellen Gibson from Roslindale, MA places an identifying tag on a post.
Prior to dismantling, the volunteer crew gets a safety talk from Arron Sturgis of Berwick, ME.
The dismantling nears completion.
The west gable end wall is removed with the crane.
The barn frame is carefully measured, recorded and labeled prior to dismantling.
The barn frame is carefully measured, recorded and labeled prior to dismantling.
The barn frame is carefully measured, recorded and labeled prior to dismantling.
The 36 foot long top wall plate is removed. |
