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The Restoration of The Willis-James

Restoration of The Willis-James

Exterior before restoration

Exterior before restoration

Exterior before restoration

Major exterior masonry repair

Tackling overgrowth before we begin

View of rear before restoration

View of the rear after restoration

My brother helping to remove LOTS of wallpaper

Wallpaper removal in the future breakfast room

Sandstone federal arch with faux woodgrain paint

In the process of removing the faux paint off the sandstone arch

Sandstone arch restored to its former glory

Removing the original window sashes for restoration

Rough appearance during the window and masonry restoration

Sealing up the old access to the cellar

Plaster restoration on old brick

Plaster restoration

Jacob Campbell hard at work on plaster repair

Major restoration to the 1810 and 1805 sections. Future site of the Spencer Suite bath and Butler's Pantry.

Plaster restoration in the future Confluence Room

Plaster restoration in the future Confluence Room

Old brick in the original Willis structure

The only way to get the cast iron tub into the Legacy Room

Windows restored and awaiting reinstallation

Framing for the new bathrooms

Waterproofing the new shower stall

Epoxy repair on the old columns

Windows restored and back in place

One of the original 1830s windows fully restored

Newel post under restoration

Newel post refinished

Restoring one of the early 1800s doors

Framing up the new handicap ramp

The team pouring the new ramp

Restoring the foundation of the side porch

Restoring an early 1800s door and jamb

One of the restored door hinges

Front door before restoration

Sanding down the front doors

Front door sanded and ready for new paint

Front door with a fresh finish

Removing paper off the ceiling

Stripping years of paint off the front portico

Restoring the columns

Front portico BEFORE restoration

Front portico AFTER restoration

Original stained glass cleaned and old door latches fully restored

Victorian era rim locks fully restored in the dining room

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A job of this magnitude requires a team of professionals, experts, craftsman, and of course friends and family. We sincerely appreciate all those who have helped us along our journey thus far. A special thank you goes out to our key partners:

R.L. Waller Construction, Inc. (general contractor)

Baxter Construction Services (masonry)

Cohee Preservation (windows/shutters)

Campbell Plastering (plaster)

JCKL Artictects and Designers, LLC (architectural design)

Design Shop (interior design services)

Combs Heating and Plumbing (HVAC)

Bright Solutions (electricians)

G L Nolan & Sons Plumbing (plumbing)

Five Guys Painting & Drywall (interior/exterior painting)

Bath Works (Kohler representative)

First Capital Landscape Group, LLC (landscaping)

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