1237 Dutch House

This early Dutch timber-framed house was built circa 1790 near the town of Bethlehem, NY. The structural timbers and roof rafters are all hand-hewn. After being hewn, the large second floor timbers, which were originally exposed to the downstairs living area of the home, were all hand-planed for a more finished appearance. The house frame also has its original "marriage marks," Roman numerals carved into the beams to mark which pieces fit, or "marry," together.