

Waterproofing Basement Wall
Digging has been taking place around the foundation of the house to install a waterproof covering. This will prevent water from seeping...


Cleaning Vines Off Side Of House
These vines had to come off to prevent the wooden shingles underneath from rotting. The vines were left on part of the stone. The after...


Before and After Gas Lamps (click on the image to see the before)
The gas lamps on the front and the back porch have been taken down and cleaned carefully and put back up.


Organizing Lamps
These are just a few of the many lamps in the Harvey collection. They are being organised and cleaned to be placed in their proper...


Heated Floors
The Harvey House will now have heated floors. These tubes were installed to carry hot water which will heat the floors in the upstairs...


New Roof on the Carriage House
Not only are the Wilsons aimed at restoring the Harvey House, they are also restoring the carriage house too. Not too long ago a new...


Architectural features
One of the many architectural features of the Harvey House is a built in bench on one of the landings on the staircase. #Harvey...


Conservatory
This is the conservatory that opens off of the dining room. It used to be heated in the winter by a radiator on the wall. Once the...


Interesting Facts About the Roof
The roof of the Harvey House actually has wooden shingles and copper that runs along the edges that now have a nice green patina.


Intricate Detail on Chimney
The detail on one of the three chimneys on the Harvey House


Reading Nook
A view of the entryway from what used to be a reading nook. This was used to get away from the hustle and bustle of the house below and...


Parlor Fireplace
The parlor fireplace has Doric and Ionic colonnettes and a tiled surround. The pieces of carpet in the picture are original. A C is...


Virginia Historic Landmark
The Harvey House is registered on the Virginia Register of Historic Places as well as the National Register of Historic Places.


Boot Scrapers
These boot scrapers are located on the front and back porch. This one resembles a lyre.