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Restoration - History
This is the home of my husband's great-grandfather, Joseph (Captain) Hancock and his wife, Lydia Ann Tyler Hancock, during their lifetime and after it's restoration. They are shown in the old photo, which is one passed down through the generations. He served during the Civil War with the 36th Massachusetts Infantry and died in 1903. She passed on the following year.
The home has been restored and a local lady from Milford kindly took the photo as it stood in 1999. I found them and the house full of so much nostalgia and can only imagine the history made inside those walls. We were the recipients of his diary from the war, the rifle and a pocket watch he carried during those years.
Just thought I would share this with those interested in history and restoration. Thanks for views and comments on my previous images and wish you all a great weekend.
Comments (27)
Hendesse
Interesting collage, the house loos great after the restoration. I like the old house too.
photostar
What an exciting and historical lineage, Deanna. I'm gald the house has been restored and not torn down for a parking lot or shopping area. I rather like the original front doorway as it had existed. So, kinda think the small covered porch detracts from the original beauty. Just my preference, here.
kenwas
Great to see something restored rather than knocked down and replaced. Gives such a sense of history. Well done.
magnus073
Wonderful restoration job, it looks superb
koosievantutte
looks good - the only thing i miss is the porch on the side (i love porches :-)
SapUS59
beautiful home, i'm glad its been restored over the years and the history of it as well as your families makes it even more special, great work my friend and thanks for sharing !!
hipps13
Wonderful work the only sad thing I miss the old chimneys do not see them anymnore sweet weekend to you too warm hug with a smile, Linda
West_coaster07
Very nice work...
mansco
This really looks great, thanks for sharing ;O)
Mad-Mike
WOW very interesting info on this old cool house! fantastic info you provided, and the restoration of the house is very good! :-) Have a great weekend yourself ^_^
debz
Super restoration of this great house! Thanks for sharing!
tennesseecowgirl
Great to see this! very positive photo!
Richardphotos
I liked it better the original way but maybe they were short of funds to restore to the original. the history is very interesting and lucky you were able to get the arifacts of your relative
ledwolorz
Beautiful home and fantastic work.
larparmit
superb!!
carlx
Excellent collage, like the old house!!!
meico
What a super restoration ... and a fascinating history to boot! Thank you so much for sharing this. Mike
Eo7
Intereseting to see how it has changed over the years and the influence of the different styles. In my serach for other period photos, I discovered that Captain Hancock would have served in my home town during the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA. Such a small world. http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf4.htm
huismus
Beautiful collage!
sylki
What a beautiful old house, Love the fact that it was restored and not pulled down like it would have been here!!! I liked the little porch on the side, somewhere to sit a smoke a pipe on long summer evenings, not that I smoke a pipe !!!! LOL
ShadowsNTime
Gee I love it both ways! And I especially love that it was restored, a true blessing I think!! What a great old photo, he is lucky to have it! Many of ours were lost and I just love knowing the old days through the photos.Wonderful work Deanna and thanks so much for sharing!
MagikUnicorn
Oh I really like this, superb Before & After Demonstration :o)
Charberry
Wonderful posting! Yes, I am very interested in history and Victorian era houses and buildings. It is interesting to know the history of the home, in addition to seeing the restorations. Excellent image. ;o)
junge1
A wonderful collage of this old home and interesting history.
virginiese
Nice presentation of this difficult work on this house ! Bravo ! I like the comparison
ldynghtwng
What a great slice of history,t hanks for sharing!
vaggabondd
This is very interesting. thanks for sharing it with us :)