GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Walker Sisters Home
Historic Structures Report, Part II & Furnishing Study
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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PLATE IX.
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PLATE X. Porch rail and post detail.
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PLATE XI. Detail of kitchen projection at
rear of house showing the condition of the wall logs and a kitchen window.
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PLATE XII. Door in west elevation from living-bedroom
has been covered with roll roofing for protection. Note rot in lower logs.
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PLATE XIII. Tin sheets have been attached to
the lower logs in an effort to prevent rot.
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PLATE XIV. Detail of second story
gable and roof.
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PLATE XV. Upper portion of chimney indicating
the general character of the masonry.
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PLATE XVI. Detail of the chimney sponework.
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PLATE XVII. The Walker Sisters corn crib is a
typical Smoky Mountain farm structure. In addition to its prime function, the
storage of the corn crop the side sheds provide protection for wagons and other
implements.
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PLATE XVIII. Internal shoring keeps the roof from collapsing.
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PLATE XIX. View showing remains of orchard fence.
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PLATE XX. View showing north crib wall and
ends of puncheon floor.
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PLATE XXI. The corn crib was filled through
those high doors in the side walls.
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PLATE XXII. The small door, in the end wall of
the crib through which the corn was removed, needs considerable repair.
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PLATE XXII. Side sheds protected the
miscellaneous farm equipment.
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PLATE XXIV. Harness and other small items
were probably hung on the crude racks.
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Last Updated: 30-Sep-2009
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