[continued from page 1] with tools of the trade. A rifling bench is used to give the barrel its grooves. Two hundred years ago, the long rifles were the deadliest, most accurate of weapons. They are beauti- ful examples of early A- merican art. flag, and terraced gardens. Page 12 - SUSQUEHANNA TIMES ...beautiful homes open to public in Marietta The converted carriage house at 565 E. Hazel Avenue, is the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Sager and sons. Mrs. Sager got the idea to convert the brick structure while sitting in her parents’ home. The dream gained momentum and in less than six months the Sagers’ moved into the, Diane and Roger Jackson relax in front of a fireplace in their mansion near Marietta. Their home, ‘‘Sylvan View,” second floor of the former carriage house. The tourist will find unusual appoint- ments within this tastefully furnished home. Tom and Barbra Smith- gall live at 13 South Pine Street in a 2% story semi-detatched home. This early brick house, originally renovated after the Agnes The view from a window of ‘‘Sylvan View’ includes iron lattice work, an American Flood of 1972, exhibits a striking blend of contem- ‘pary design and traditional American construction. The first floor demon- strates a concept of open living space. The interior wall sections have been removed and an open staircase against an expos- ed brick wall. The stairs to the second floor sitting room, where another inter- ior wall has been removed. The remainder of the dwelling consists of two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor, and with a finished attic bedroom. The first United Metho- dist Church is open for the first time for any tour. The Douglas Milliken pumps the pedals of his player piano. Restoration brownstone structure is located at 218 East Market Street, and was built in 1850. It was given to the congregation by Local mer- chant David Reingart. In 1873 the building was remodeled. The old pulpit and pews were replaced and a Sunday School room was added. In 1906 an extensive remodelling pro- ject saw the roof raised for the church proper on the second floor. Stained glass windows were installed. Old Town Hall Museum, Walnut Street and Water- ford Avenue, houses one of the finest collections - of local memorabilia in Lan- caster County. Curators Sitting on top of the piano are a collection of old music rolls, including plenty of catchy rags. will be open to the public during this year’s Christmas by Candlelight Tour. December 1, 197 Associates’ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Len- hert leased the former community building from Marietta Boro in 1961, when the landmark was threatened with demolition. The Sultzbach House, #1 Waterford Avenue, has been resored by the Mari- etta Restoration Associates. An old fashioned Christmas roem with furnishings of the period, and a tree with hand-made ornaments will be on display. A sale of home made baked goods, candies and goodies will be in progress. “The Print Shop’, the home and print-gallery of Wayne and Jackie Madsen, 31 West Market Street, is in the process of being restored. Interior design and construction are being done by the owners. Paint- ings and graphics found within the shop-house show the owners of the log structure which was build circa 1790-1800. Original appointments are being retained which add charm and elegance to this 13 room business-living struc- ture. The apartment of Tom Spangler, #5 North Mul- berry Street, is located above a one hundred year old warehouse. It was restored last year for the owner and his collection of antiques. The kitchen coun- ter is originally from the general store of Tom’s great-great grandfather. The store building is adja- cent to the warehouse apartment. A cherry can- dlestand, dry sink and chippendale miror were hand made by the owner. The residence of Mrs. Pierre deVitry, Center Square, has been restored by Renaud and John deVit- ry for their parents. The oval spiral staircase is A close-up of the kitchen counter in the home of Wayne and Jackie Madsen. a a a —_—~
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