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PHOTOGRAPHY: JIM ABTS PROJECT: ABIGAIL ADAMS BIRTHPLACE, WEYMOUTH, MA BUILDER: Essex Restoration ARCHITECT: Spencer & Vogt CLIENT: Abigail Adams Historical Society From Foundation to Finish Trim A significant piece of history as the birthplace of the nation's second First Lady. She is perceived to have been a valued confidant for the second president, John Adams. The modest house was in tough condition when the Essex team was brought in to conduct the restoration/ preservation. "There are two narratives in every home; the building's own story and the social history of its occupants," says Walter Beebe-Center. "I think that's why I love this work so much." The structure was lifted and new foundations were done, followed by timber-frame repair, siding replacement, and window restoration. Before PROJECT: Exeter Street, Boston, MA 25,000-square-foot residence on Exeter Street Essex Restoration carefully removed, restored and reinstalled over 100 windows and doors on this large, luxurious residential remodel. PROJECT: Beacon Hill CLIENT: Colonial Society of Massachusetts DESIGNED BY: Charles Bulfinch This 18th century single-family townhouse included masonry restoration, slate roofing, copper gutter and flashings, and window restoration. Essex Restoration also cast replica parts of a cast iron balustrade to restore/rebuild it. PROJECT: Meacham Carriage House, Somerville, MA BUILDER: Essex Restoration ARCHITECT: Dereck Snare This project earned an award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Somerville Historical Commission for Outstanding Workmanship. "When we began,the building was falling down. So, we lifted it up, replaced the foundation, straightened the frame, and turned it into a fully modern apartment/artist studio with a two-car garage only steps from Davis Square. PHOTOGRAPHY: WALTER BEEBE-CENTER Spacious studio above the garage PRISM Award – Gold Winner, Best Remodel/Restoration, BRAGB 2 0 | BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect GREATER BOSTON, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS COVER FEATURE