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Log-Raising Ceremony
Image from the Asheville Citizen Times, May 14, 1960. On-lookers gather for a log-raising ceremony on May 13, 1960, which included speeches from distinguished guests and the groundbreaking. The date was chosen because it was Zebulon Vance's birthday.…
"Vance Birthplace Restoration Starts"
Image in the Asheville Citizen-Times (1958) accompanying an article describing the process of dismantling the former structure prior to the reconstruction of the Vance family home. The article notes William W. Dodge of Six Associates as the architect…
Figure 4 "Dovetail or Box Corner"
Figure 4 "Dovetail or Box Corner" from "Building with Logs." "Building with Logs" was published in 1944 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and is considered a gold standard in cabin building. This diagram demonstrates how…
Figure 10 "Cutting Openings"
Figure 10 "Cutting Openings" from "Building with Logs." "Building with Logs" was published in 1944 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and is considered a gold standard in cabin building. This diagram demonstrates how to…
House After Completion
The reconstructed Vance family home, likely right after completion. Furniture has been added to the porch, and the grass around the area has regrown.
Man Making Shingles
A man treats shingles which will be attached to the roof of the reconstructed Vance family home. The shingles were machine cut and then treated with the same chemicals as the log siding.
Men Working on Second Story
Two men walk on what will be the floor of the second story of the reconstructed Vance family home. It appears that they are preparing the siding for the second story.
Roof Frame
The frame for the roof of the single-story side of the reconstructed Vance family home is in the process of being put into place. On the other side of the cabin, the second story has been completed, and is await its roof as well.
New Mortar
A worker replaces the first inch of the old mortar mixture, which held the original fireplace together, with a cement mortar. This was believed to strengthen the historic structure.
Men Restore Fireplace
Two men work to reinforce the original fireplace. A hole is visible where the a stove flue was probably inserted at some point. The hole would later be filled back in with new brick. L-R: Gregg Sawyer (contractor of Black Mountain, NC), George…