Part 2 on our Cobbler Shop Journey!
From the Desk of Dunn Cottage:
Since
it's arrival back in Dunbarton after 50 years in Goffstown,
the c1850 Cobbler Shop (the last of its kind) has been busy. First order
of business was to treat the structure for carpenter ants and other pests. Unfortunately,
it was necessary to remove the original horse hair plaster
to gain access to the wall cavities, but it was saved and will be recycled
into new plaster. The portions of wall that have handwriting on them were
left in place.
After volunteers removed 150+ years worth of critter nests, food stashes
and skeletons from the walls and soffits, J. P. Pest Services, with
it's strong 82-year history in the business, donated their environmentally
friendly treatment services. General Manager Chris Pestana feels strongly
about historical preservation and, considering its unique nature was
especially happy to help with the Cobbler Shop Project.
For info call 774-4567, email cobblershop@aol.com or go online www.dunbartonnh.org
