Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Hunter River, Prince Edward Island
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Restoration of the Doucet House - Phase 1
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The southeast corner of the main floor was completely rebuilt due to extensive rot.
55 of 127 		New pine beams replace the original beams which sat on the front wall.
56 of 127 		The sandstone fireplace will be constructed here. Note the concrete bearing pad (base).
57 of 127 		A view of the shelter barn.
58 of 127 		The building of the sandstone fireplace.
59 of 127 		The building of the sandstone fireplace.
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A view of the sandstone chimney as it comes through the second floor.
61 of 127 		This picture highlights the impressive size of the sandstone fireplace.
62 of 127 		The bottom portion of the sandstone fireplace is complete.
63 of 127 		The sandstone fireplace protrudes from the roof of the house approximately 3 feet.
64 of 127 		The wooden nails used to join pieces of lumber are visible in this picture.
65 of 127 		The roof is sheathed with hand split cedar shingles.
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A close picture of the hand split cedar shingles on the roof of the Doucet House.
67 of 127 		A photo of a new interior door (a reproduction) on the left next to an original Acadian door.
68 of 127 		A table saw sits in the middle of the main floor of the house.
69 of 127 		Reproduction of cabinet.
70 of 127 		A steep wooden ladder leads to the second floor.
71 of 127 		The trim work around the interior doors of the Doucet House is very functional.
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