Line drawing of south elevation of Peyton Randolph House roof
Kitchen Frame Raising
One hundred people were needed to raise each wall.   
 
Four hundred pegs were used to secure the frame.
The floor joists tie the front and back walls together. 
  Lunch time!

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Covered Way Frame Raising
Smokehouse Photo Journal
Storage Building Photo Journal
Dairy Photo Journal

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