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Avondale, RI
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1735
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2016
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Residential
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Relocation/Restoration/New Construction
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50
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12 over 12’s
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Aaron Usher
Pendleton-Chapman Farm
The Pendleton-Chapman Farm is located in coastal Avondale, Rhode Island and produces farm to table food sources for local restaurants. The property consists of 64 acres and is situated on the Pawcatuck River. The original main house was built circa 1735 and had structural deterioration. The Cooper Group dismantled the frame and converted it to stud frame allowing modern applications such as insulation and electrical wiring. We also introduced diagonal hurricane bracing, which added great shear strength to the overall structure. The main frame was reassembled and installed on its new foundation, saving the original foundation stones for reuse.
We built replicated 12 over 12 windows, with original crown glass being sourced. All of the woodworking was hand planed to replicate the exact look of 18th century wood trim.
The main addition was designed to replicate a mid-19th century look, with vintage flooring and hand plastered walls. We also built insulated glass 6 over 6 windows using Hollander restoration glass.The front entranceway is based on Lady Pepperrell mansion built in 1760 in Kittery Maine. The details of this entranceway include hand carved dolphins with eagle beaks and a bullseye glass transom.