Restoration of the home of Architect
Percy Hanford
c. 1917
J. Percy Hanford had a prolific career building homes and public spaces in the Hudson Valley. He apprenticed with the Newburgh architect Frank Estabrook and then graduated from the the architecture school at the State University of New York on December 1, 1916. On November 15, 1917, Percy married Daisy Buckmaster and they moved into their new home which had been completed just days before the wedding. In May of 1918 Frank Estabrook died in an accident and Percy took over as principal architect in the firm.
Percy Hanford was also an active member of the S.A.R and a trustee of the Temple Hill Association. His wife Daisy was a member of the local garden club and won several awards for her roses and flower arrangements.
Percy Hanford was also an active member of the S.A.R and a trustee of the Temple Hill Association. His wife Daisy was a member of the local garden club and won several awards for her roses and flower arrangements.
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Fragments of Hanford's Life
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Hanford's local designs
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In 2018, my husband Douglas, son Calvert and I purchased FOXBOROUGH the former home of architect J. Percy Hanford (1887-1952). Built in 1917, the home retained many of its original features but had been neglected for more than a decade and had deteriorated severely. We've been making most of the updates on our own and researching the history of the house and former residents as we go along.
The Exterior
The exterior of the home was so overgrown that it was difficult to see the house behind the weeds and debris.
The Parlor
The floors needed to be resurfaced, chimney cleaned and wallpaper removed. We painted the walls with a primer until we have time to think about a paint color or wall treatment.
The Bathroom
The main floor bathroom had been renovated many times so it was difficult to tell the original configuration and details. But when we got below the tile floor, we discovered that the original finish was wood so we changed our plans in order to reinstall an oak floor. It's so cozy that it made me regret not doing the same in the kitchen when we had the chance.
The Dining Room
You could tell that the dining room had been very nice at one time but had been neglected in the years before we arrived. We stripped many layers of wallpaper and cleaned the room, we decided to leave the light fixture because we haven't had a chance to research it yet to figure out if it's original. We plan to paint the walls but haven't picked a color yet.
The Kitchen
Renovation underway...