Over the last week, the third story of Thaddeus Stevens home and law office was removed, returning the building to its mid 19th c. appearance. Workmen from Caldwell Heckles and Egan (http://www.cheinc.com) undertook the labor intensive job of removing the walls brick by brick.

No sooner was the roof off and side and front walls removed and the reframing of the upper story began. The front of the building is being re-created as Stevens’ 19th c. home complete with three dormers in the roof. The back portions of the roof will not be returned to the original pitch but rather will maintain its 20th c. proportions to support the HVAC (heating and air condition) equipment necessary for modern spaces.