Executive Mansion Project

Restoring the Floor (HA1015)

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Today Bob tours the exterior and Carriage House with architect John Paul Hanbury and general contractor Sam Daniel. We'll review the plans for the rest of the mansion and after, take a tour of Virginia House. Once an English Abbey, this historic home was shipped to Richmond stone by stone in the 1920s. Back at the mansion, we'll see how work is coming along on the floor restoration, starting with an acrylic injection technique designed to preserve the floor and prevent the joints from squeaking.

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	Carriage House Plans Bob tours the exterior of the Virginia governor's mansion and carriage house with architect John Paul Hanbury and general contractor Sam Daniel. Bob reviews the plans for the rest of ... Watch video and view full description
	Virginia House Tour Bob takes a tour of Virginia House. Once an English abbey, this historic home was shipped to Richmond stone by stone in the 1920s. Watch video and view full description
	Oak and Herringbone Floor Repair At the restoration project for the governor's mansion in Richmond, Bob meets with contractor Fred Ecker and they go over the process for making repairs to the floors. Watch video and view full description
	Demolition in the Upstair Living Quarters Bob tours the upstairs at the governor's mansion restoration after the demolition is completed. Watch video and view full description