Joseph Smith Clark home to mark 50 Years Since Restoration

• Removed temporary porch roofs added in 1990s and 2000s.
• Restored 1914 hip-style porch roof. Framing and sheathing is completed and weatherproofed for winter, awaiting installation of historic sawn cedar shingles.
• New underground power line trenches dug and conduit added.

• Entire east wing roof and second level roof weatherproofed for winter.
• Sewer line scoped to yard.

• Last three remaining rooms cleared of carpets, exposing wood and asbestos floors.
• Sewer scoped to street.

Feb 27, 2023
• Sewer line in parking strip exposed and mystery solved: Pipe drilled through by cable company.
• Flower beds cleared of volunteer trees

March 20, 2023
• Sewer lateral repaired in west yard and near front sidewalk.
• Privet Lodense hedges replanted, exisring hedges pruned to stimulate growth.
• East garden planted.
• New landscape irrigation system added for front yard.

May 23, 2023
• 2,000 SqFt of Grass in Parking Strip replanted
• 400 SqFt of Grass behind Hedges replanted

June 14, 2022
• Made wonderful discovery that entry hall ceiling originally opened to second level with wrap-around stairs. Plans will be adjusted and additional research conducted to restore this fabulous feature.

• New Pex culinary water lines added for main kitchen and bath
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• Electric wiring updated on Front Porch to restore lanterns and lighting.
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