History in a label: a Connecticut vineyard interprets the past

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Sharpe Hill Vineyard, nestled in the rolling hills of northeast Connecticut, seemed to Steven and Catherine Vollweiler a perfect place to produce quality wines. The vineyard allows guests to be transported back in time as it is housed on a historic property that includes an 18th-century house and a 19th-century barn.

Connecticut, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Historic sites

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Restoring antique masonry

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The work of a mason tasked to restore antique fireplaces requires the dating of bricks used for the hearth. Richard Irons is one of the most experienced masons dealing with fireplace restoration. His knowledge on the evolution of fireplace technology makes him one of the best in the field.

Methods, Practice, Remodeling and renovation, Masonry, Fireplaces, Irons, Richard

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A 1799 fisherman's half-house in Gloucester, Massachusetts

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The couple Peggy and Denis Flavins own a half-house in Gloucester, MA, made distinct from other houses through its Federal design which dates back to the restoration period. Despite a series of renovation efforts, the original parts of the building have been retained.

Housing, Design and construction, Dwellings, Homes and haunts, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Flavins, Dennis

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