Staircase Area Before
Staircase After
The stairway in the first-period area of the historic house has been restored. The original staircase was removed then the addition to the home was built around 1835. At that time, a much larger staircase was constructed in the main hall. By restoring the stairs in the first period part of the house, we can have a better understanding of how the Walton family lived in the home during their lives.
Artist’s depiction of historic stairway based on research of the existing material
First the later additions must be removed.
Then the framing based on the original structure can be rebuilt.
A simulation of the stairs was created with string to plan the next steps … the steps.
Measure many many times
The restored stairs with an 11 inch rise and an 8 inch run.
Every detail was restored including this small opening into t he best room to allow for light in the under stair area.
The opening to the upper floor was restored.
The doors to stairs and to the under stair area were carefully recreated.
With period hardware
Welcome …
Meadow Garden’s historic stairway is revealed!