In a 100+ year old house, there are traces of past history and previous formulations at every turn. Behind stairs and basement shelves, the true colours–the deeper history–of this house’s walls are revealed.
Wall Detail – Old Stair Line, Copyright Silverleaf, 2015
Wall Detail, Copyright Silverleaf 2015
While above ground, the brick meets modern times with the same mysterious flavour of irreverent imperfection.
Library Wall, Copyright Silverleaf 2015
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Yes if these walls could talk and it is so often said walls have ears. Thanks for sharing.
I love the history of houses – I can just imagine all the stories these walls with their ears could tell! Thank you for your comment.
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