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With the facings, the walkway and stair removed, it was easy to see how the framing had warped as the foundation, pillars and the huge stone fireplace shifted.

Apparently, short unpeeled cedar logs had been used to replace rotted porch support posts during earlier repairs.

Pressure treated beams stacked to the right of the porch were to replace failing support beams and posts under the house.

Photo: Nancy Powell