An interesting project came my way this past year. I was asked to bid on making 3 casement windows for Fort Yamhill. I had completed work at Fort Dalles the previous year (here is a link to the post about that project) so I thought that working on this fort would be a great addition to my knowledge about Pacific Northwest military outposts. Little did I know how providential that decision would be.
Original frames for the new casements
Once I was on the project I realized that there was a great deal of research that had been done previously. I asked the project manager for copies of this material. Once I received it I noticed that the researcher had labeled some of the documents with the name "Harrington Era". My "maiden" name is Harrington and I did know that some of my relations did settle and live in the area that Fort Yamhill resides in. I was more than a bit intrigued.
After searching through my genealogy records and looking at census records on ancestry.com I found out that my great, great uncle Edward Harrington purchased the remaining Fort Yamhill officer's quarters building in the early 1900s. He was responsible for the drastic remodel that altered the gable roof to the gambrel one you see below (Edward is seen along side his new modern marvel).
Let me tell you it was strange being in the house knowing that my ancestors once inhabited it.
Edward Harrington's house
The bay that I was working in can be seen behind his right shoulder. The two photos below show how the replicated sash look in the bay.
Interior
Exterior
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