Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Hunter River, Prince Edward Island
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Restoration of the Doucet House - Phase 1
Location: Rustico, Prince Edward Island

 
Local carpenters hew the pine logs which gives them an authentic appearance.
37 of 98 		The southeast corner of the main floor was completely rebuilt due to extensive rot.
38 of 98 		New pine beams replace the original beams which sat on the front wall.
39 of 98 		The sandstone fireplace will be constructed here. Note the concrete bearing pad (base).
40 of 98 		A view of the shelter barn.
41 of 98 		The building of the sandstone fireplace.
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The building of the sandstone fireplace.
43 of 98 		A view of the sandstone chimney as it comes through the second floor.
44 of 98 		This picture highlights the impressive size of the sandstone fireplace.
45 of 98 		The bottom portion of the sandstone fireplace is complete.
46 of 98 		The sandstone fireplace protrudes from the roof of the house approximately 3 feet.
47 of 98 		The wooden nails used to join pieces of lumber are visible in this picture.
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The roof is sheathed with hand split cedar shingles.
49 of 98 		A close picture of the hand split cedar shingles on the roof of the Doucet House.
50 of 98 		A photo of a new interior door (a reproduction) on the left next to an original Acadian door.
51 of 98 		A table saw sits in the middle of the main floor of the house.
52 of 98 		Reproduction of cabinet.
53 of 98 		A steep wooden ladder leads to the second floor.
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