Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library
Research Report Series - 1275
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Library
Williamsburg, Virginia
1990
This report was recorded by George S. Campbell, September 15, 1933.
GENERAL NOTES
The general outline of this restored building differs very little from the original building. In fact, the over-all dimensions of the two are the same. Changes occur in the treatment of the North Elevation, which is the front, and which now has a new shop front of colonial detail and new display windows. The pediment is probably similar to the original in character. The building was raised from its pre-restoration level to bring the floor approximately three feet above the sidewalk. This was done as it was presumed the building originally had a higher floor grade. A new set of entrance steps were also erected at that time. These listed features and changes were determined by a priori design reasoning. Parts of the original building had completely disappeared.
The South Elevation was given a new entrance door and a four light casement window, as well as new weatherboards. The original termination of the South Elevation was nearer to the north facade as the building was much shorter.
The East Elevation originally had a modern window near the southeast corner which was removed and two new windows of colonial detail were substituted.
2The West Elevation had but one modern window near the north corner. This was superceded by a new one of colonial lines.
The complete building was given new beaded weatherboards of colonial contour. New shingles of asbestos, fireproof in quality known as Mohawk shingles, were used in the roofing of the shop.
SHINGLES
None.
DORMER WINDOWS
None.
CORNICE
Cornice is original but has new cymation and facia.
GUTTER AND LEADER
None.
WALL SURFACE
Shop front glazed with brick foundation.
PORCH
None.
FRONT DOOR
Glazed door. Mr. Macomber's detail carrying out scale of shop front windows as far as possible was used. Door also has a transom of local model.
WINDOWS
Twelve lights each with entry in center and set back from main shop front. Typical shop front character for colonial times. Sash detail includes wide muntins.
SHUTTERS
None.
BASEMENT WALL
New brick wall laid in common bond.
CHIMNEYS
None.
BARGE BOARDS
(END BOARDS)
CORNER BOARDS
None. Modillion pediment.
3GENERAL NOTES
It was through the interpretation of this cornice and pediment that the building was proved to be of early origin. See also notes on the Interior for further proof.
SHINGLES
None.
DORMER WINDOWS
None.
CORNICE
None.
GUTTER AND LEADER
None.
WALL SURFACE
Beaded weatherboards are new of colonial type.
PORCH
None.
FRONT DOOR
Door is new of colonial model with six panels. Trim is double molding, local colonial model.
WINDOWS
Four light casement window - typical local model.
SHUTTERS
None.
BASEMENT WALL
Brick is laid in common bond.
CHIMNEYS
New chimney for utilitarian purposes shows at ridge and was constructed to take care of the heater in the shop.
BARGE BOARDS
(END BOARDS)
CORNER BOARDS
Colonial type end boards and rake.
GENERAL NOTES
None.
SHINGLES
Mohawk asbestos shingles made to resemble colonial wood shingles but of fireproof qualities.
4DORMER WINDOWS
None.
CORNICE
Cornice has new cyma and new sub facia to take the place of modern bed mold. This facia also takes return of at northeast and northwest corners of member of cornice with modillions attached.
GUTTER AND LEADER
Brick gutter.
WALL SURFACE
New beaded weatherboards of colonial type.
PORCH
None
FRONT DOOR
None.
WINDOWS
New colonial model with twelve lights.
SHUTTERS
There are no shutters to windows.
BASEMENT WALL
New brick wall laid in common bond.
CHIMNEYS
None.
BARGE BOARDS
(END BOARDS)
CORNER BOARDS
None.
GENERAL NOTES
None.
SHINGLES
See East Elevation.
DORMER WINDOWS
None.
CORNICE
See East Elevation.
GUTTER AND LEADER
Brick gutter at grade.
WALL SURFACE
See East Elevation.
PORCH
None.
FRONT DOOR
None.
WINDOWS
See East Elevation.
5SHUTTERS
See East Elevation.
BASEMENT WALL
See East Elevation.
CHIMNEYS
None.
BARGE BOARDS
END BOARDS
CORNER BOARDS
None.
GENERAL NOTES
None.
GENERAL NOTES
After removal of the plaster, the studding, ceiling joists and rafters were examined closely. The original building was thus traced and was found to be much shorter than the one now standing. However, in restoring the foundation wall, a vertical joint was allowed which shows the rear termination of the building.
Upon examining the floor beams at that time, numerous ones of them were found to be quartered timbers still carrying bark. The sill was in a badly rotted condition and in restoring, complete floor framing was renewed. The roof was reinforced as well as the studs. The interior is plastered simply and has a modern floor.
FLOOR
Modern floor on modern joists.
FLOOR NAILS
Modern.
BEAMS
Modern sill and beams.
WALLS AND
WALL COVERING
Plaster.
CEILING
Plaster.
BASEBOARD
Beaded colonial type base.
CHAIR RAIL
None.
CORNICE
None.
PANELLING OR WAINSCOT
None except back of display window where woodwork occurs.
7MANTEL
None.
FIREPLACE
AND HEARTH
None but a flue for stove is located in new chimney stack.
WINDOWS
As described in the elevations.
CLOSETS
None except where toilet occurs at rear in southwest corner.
DOORS AND TRIM
See North and South Elevations.
METAL WORK ON DOORS
Doors #1 and #3:
2 pairs plain 7" HL hinges
2 rim locks #C2625
2 escutcheons #C610
2 pairs of knobs P2146
Door 2:
1 pair 7" HL hinges
1 W.I. hook
Transom over Door #1:
1 Corbin transom chain #2001/2 - 9"
1 W.I. bolt
COLOR
Walls are painted No. 10W, dull gloss. Trim is painted No. 8W, dull gloss. Baseboards are painted black, dull gloss. Ceiling is painted white with touch of 10W, dull gloss. Wood partitions painted 10W with doors and trim 8W.
GENERAL NOTES
Studding is for the most part original. The fact that the building originally was much shorter can be seen by examining the foundation wall on the east side to the termination of the original building.
The outbuilding of the Maupin Shop consists of one privy only which is new and was designed from the example found behind Mr. Cole's house which was a gift from him. The foundation is new in a new location and the building was designed for utilitarian purposes. It can be used as a wood shed as its colonial purpose has been superseded by a toilet installed in the Maupin Shop proper.
The building is roofed with shingles similar to those used on the Shop and has random width flush boards which have been whitewashed.
Examined by H. R. Shurtleff, December 16, 1930
Chimney at south end entirely new. The old brick of this chimney and of the foundation came from the Calhoun House on the Palace Green (next to Dr. Foster's) which was torn down by the Restoration. All weatherboarding new except for the narrow strip of weatherboarding just to the right of the south entrance running from the floor level to the top of the door frame and the weatherboarding int the south gale from the peak down to the level of the eaves.
No definite records relating. to the Ownership or use of this small shop have been found. It seems probable that the ground upon which it stands formed a part .of the lot which adjoined it on the east, which during the early years of.the nineteenth century was in the possession of the Maupin family. (See. Recollections, by Mr. Charles, Mrs. Victoria Lee, and Mrs. Vandegrift. pp. 29, 79-80, 94.)