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Circa 1864. "City Point, Virginia (vicinity). Building used as a stable." Wet-plate glass negative, photographer unknown. View full size.
Looking at the photo shows some interesting items. Someone has figured out how to bale hay; putting it in a compact and controlled form. Most farmers until the thirties would put up hay by stacking it loosely and and putting it in a hay mow for later use. The roof when looked at closely was made from machine made wooden shingles, they appeared to have a number of rounded tabs and don't appear to be single tab shingles. They appear to be multiple tab units and then nailed down similar to how asphalt shingle are today. And of course the lath and plaster interior wall. It was always being told in history class that so many of the homes didn't have plaster in America that I assumed the only rich people had plaster and not a home that appears to be a small unassuming house.
Breezy open-plan ranch with brick fireplace. Lots of potential. Perfect for the gentleman farmer or even a starter home for the perfect couple.
Overlooks the battlefield. Many amenities. Must see.
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