Interior Finishes Analysis (Paint and Wallpaper): The Henry House
Yocum BA. 2002. Interior Finishes Analysis (Paint and Wallpaper): The Henry House. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Cultural Resources Center. Lowell, Massachusetts
The scope of this interior finishes study for an ongoing Historic Structure Report for the Henry House at Manassas National Battlefield Park was described in a 2001 project agreement between the Building Conservation Branch of the Northeast Cultural Resources Center of Lowell, Massachusetts and the Historic Preservation Training Center of Frederick, Maryland. The Henry House on Henry Hill did not exist during the first Battle of Manassas in 1861. It stands today as a significant visual landmark on the post-battle landscape. The house has also played an important role in the commemoration of the battle by first serving as a visitor information center during the ownership of Hugh F. Henry (1870-98), and later as a museum during the ownership of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (1922-40). At the time of the report, plans were to restore the Henry House to its 1896-98 appearance. Restoration of the Henry House interior finishes to their circa 1896-98 appearance would involve painting the plaster walls and ceilings with whitewash (or a similar matte-white paint), except in Room 201 where the plaster was unpainted. Extensive stripping of paint from woodwork in all rooms would also be required. The analysis results of paint and wallpaper samples are presented by room, with photos. The report also provides general observations and conclusions based on the finishes analysis.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Yocum, Barbara
- Date of Issue
- 2002-01
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Cultural Resources Center
- Units
- MANA , NCR
- Keywords
- Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Manassas, chromochronology, civil war, conservation, Henry Hill, historic finishes, monument, paint analysis, paint sample, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Spring Hill, wallpaper analysis, wallpaper sample