Scheneck Barn 1765, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Layton General Store 1866, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Barn, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Layton General Store 1866, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Luyster General Store 1840, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Ritch House and Hat Shop 1830, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Lawrence House 1820, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Williams Farm 1860, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Williams Farm 1860, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Williams Farm 1860, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Williams Farm 1860, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Manetto Hill Church 1857, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Benjamin House 1829, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Barn, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022Barn, Old Bathpage 10/23/2022
As I looked at the photos, I finally realized one difference in the architecture there: the wooden shingles. At least, I think that must be what they’re called. I’ve known shingles only as a roof treatment, but several of these buildings seem to have shingled walls. Around here, old historic buildings usually are built of logs — or stone.
Cedar shingles are common in New England. Shakes are used on roofs https://www.cedarcountrylumber.com/cedar-shingles-and-shakes.html
By the mid 19c. the large trees were gone. Stone is still used. Not so much for barns though.
In the 19th century cedar wood shakes and shingles became the primary source of roofing for public buildings and most homes. Many National Park buildings in North America were constructed of cedar with cedar shingle roofing. In the United States for example, white pine was the most used type of wood. In the Southern United States, shingles made of oak and cypress were more common, in the Western United States, redwood and cedar is popular.
Thanks for this wonderful tour of Beth Page which makes me feel I must visit it! Taken as a whole, the way you have focused on the buildings, makes it look like a “community of personalities”!
A wonderful celebration of old doors here, Sherry. A very interesting array of sizes and shapes in these very old buildings. It must be so strange to be on Long Island and be transported back to the 1800s in Old Bethpage–thanks for taking us along.
Historic villages are such fun. At Plymouth I asked Miles Standish what how often did he wash his ruff collar. He said about once a year he would send it back to England for a laundry. I enjoy thinking of things to ask the interpreters. It can be quite amusing.
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I like the way you put the doors in context
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Thanks Derrick. I hope you have a lovely weekend
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You can always get my attention with barns. A wonderful selection! (K)
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Thanks. I’m happy I did.
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As I looked at the photos, I finally realized one difference in the architecture there: the wooden shingles. At least, I think that must be what they’re called. I’ve known shingles only as a roof treatment, but several of these buildings seem to have shingled walls. Around here, old historic buildings usually are built of logs — or stone.
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Cedar shingles are common in New England. Shakes are used on roofs https://www.cedarcountrylumber.com/cedar-shingles-and-shakes.html
By the mid 19c. the large trees were gone. Stone is still used. Not so much for barns though.
In the 19th century cedar wood shakes and shingles became the primary source of roofing for public buildings and most homes. Many National Park buildings in North America were constructed of cedar with cedar shingle roofing. In the United States for example, white pine was the most used type of wood. In the Southern United States, shingles made of oak and cypress were more common, in the Western United States, redwood and cedar is popular.
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Thanks for this wonderful tour of Beth Page which makes me feel I must visit it! Taken as a whole, the way you have focused on the buildings, makes it look like a “community of personalities”!
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Glad you enjoyed it. Love to take you there someday.
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A wonderful celebration of old doors here, Sherry. A very interesting array of sizes and shapes in these very old buildings. It must be so strange to be on Long Island and be transported back to the 1800s in Old Bethpage–thanks for taking us along.
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Thanks Jet. Always a pleasure to see you here.
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I love this post, Sherry. I enjoy visiting places like this, and you captured some wonderful doors.
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Historic villages are such fun. At Plymouth I asked Miles Standish what how often did he wash his ruff collar. He said about once a year he would send it back to England for a laundry. I enjoy thinking of things to ask the interpreters. It can be quite amusing.
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We often as questions at Old Sturbridge Village.
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