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The Lebanon Hotel as it looked circa 1851-1900
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An early 1900s postcard: Main Street, west-looking view of The Lebanon Hotel
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Front view of the Cokebury Inn, circa Sept 2002
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Back courtyard view circa 2002.
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Winter 2004- down comes the old barn structure. Beams were saved for use in the main bar room.
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Late winter 2004: the side porch with view of soon to be rebuilt bathrooms and side entrance.
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Construction of the side entrance begins, circa Spring 2004.
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Side deconstruction starts in order to make room for handicap access and first floor bathrooms .
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Late winter 2004, preparation for side entrance construction.
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Footings/foundation demarcates the new side entrance and handicap ramp access, late spring 2004.
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Construction of the side entrance, circa Spring 2004.
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The side entrance and bathroom area, late Spring 2004.
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Reconstruction of the chimneys- too damaged to repoint, all were taken down several courses below the roofline and rebuilt.
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New roofing - down to the rafters, April 2004.
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Back courtyard, circa late Spring 2004. Note the old and new chimney demarcation under the roofline.
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One of the rebuilt chimneys. In all there were 4 existing chimneys reconstructed.
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The front view, circa mid summer 2004.
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Rebuilding of the front porch, summer 2004.
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Mid summer 2004 corner view from Cokesbury Rd, and Main St.
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The west side of the building, repair and replacement of clapboards in summer.
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The side entrance, with new clapboard and handicap access ramp, late summer 2004.
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Handmade corner column pieces add a distinct finish to each corner of the building.
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The front in mid-summer 2004 sporting refurbished chimneys & new roofing. The old 2-door entrance has been converted to a single central entrance.
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Wainscotting for the front porch ceiling, which will be mahogany stained. Outdoor black lacquer ceiling fans to be added later.
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The old supports are replaced with round columns for a classic look.
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With columns in place, the porch has a great presence against the new mahogany decking.
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Mahogany railings are added to complement the mahogany deck flooring and stained wainscot ceiling.
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Front view, November 2004
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