Charlotte Muesuem of History- Barn Reconstruction

  Owner:
Charlotte Museum of History

Architect:
David Gall Architect



 

     

Reconstruction of 18th c. log barn as new exhibit of farm life at historic Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. Phase 1 involved comprehensive assessment of barn and corn crib on Cabarrus County farm site; disassembly, and transport to Alexander Homesite in Charlotte. Phase 2 involved reconstruction of barn on new concrete slab finished to resemble earth floor with replacement oak logs hand-hewn and fitted where required; roof replicated with hand-split oak shingles; period shutters fabricated w/milled timbers; concrete footings dressed with stones from on-site quarry.

 

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