Word: gambrel
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Dates: during 1884-1884
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...that the old adage : "It is an ill wind" etc., holds true. The antiquaries much deplore the breaking up of the ancient dwelling with its many historic associations, and even the thoughtless student as he passes the site now vacant cannot but have a little regret that the gambrel roof and the yellow and white house has gone forever. When the old house was destroyed much of the wood was sold to relic hunters to be made into souvenirs, and several complete parts, such as doors and wainscotings, were bought by eager purchasers to serve the same purposes in their...