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What If Saving One House Could Help Preserve An Entire City’s Story?
Preservation, Suffolk History Kristy McCormally Preservation, Suffolk History Kristy McCormally

What If Saving One House Could Help Preserve An Entire City’s Story?

The Lehman House: A Forgotten Dream or a Future Hope?

Some homes are more than brick and mortar. They carry stories, dreams, and memories within their walls—whispers of laughter, ambition, and resilience. The Lehman House is one of those places. Built in 1891, it once stood as a beacon of elegance and progress in Suffolk; a proud testament to a thriving city and the visionaries who called it home. But today, it stands in silence, its grandeur fading with each passing season, waiting—hoping—for someone to remember its worth.

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The Legacy of Tapestry Bricks at The Truitt House
Preservation, Suffolk History Kristy McCormally Preservation, Suffolk History Kristy McCormally

The Legacy of Tapestry Bricks at The Truitt House

When George Truitt set out to build the Truitt House, he spared no expense, opting for only the finest materials available. Among those were Tapestry Bricks—each stamped with the trademark of Fiske & Company, a testament to Truitt's commitment to quality. However, over the decades, the once-proud brick wall of the Truitt House fell into extreme disrepair. Preserving its historic character became a labor of love for the current owners, who scavenged the property in search of replacement bricks that matched the original Fiske Tapestry Bricks as closely as possible

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