Each room in Thomas Jefferson's home holds delight in woodworking or mechanical comforts unique for its time. And to think that this great American treasure was lost as Mr. Jefferson's fortunes slid into massive debt.
The lodge has an interesting architectural feature called a reciprocal frame roof created by overlapping three or more members supported initially by a center pole, which is then removed after the overlapped rafters are tied together at the top.
Walking across a yard near Philadelphia earlier this week, I had a twinge of nostalgia as I saw this bundle of Temple-Inland lumber. It may be the last one I ever see.