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Villiger Blacksmith Shop Restoration

By August 25th, 2024No Comments1 min read

Restoration of the Villiger Blacksmith shop began in August 2003.

When the fiber board siding is removed, the original gray vertical barn board remains.
When the fiber board siding is removed, the original gray vertical barn board remains.
Initials were found carved into one of the boards and preserved by the fiber board siding. This was most likely a couple from the 1920s.
Initials were found carved into one of the boards and preserved by the fiber board siding. This was most likely a couple from the 1920s.
The old coal door was discovered. The width is only 16".
The old coal door was discovered. The width is only 16″.
The siding is washed and painted; replacement lap molding installed.
The siding is washed and painted; replacement lap molding installed.
The original sign was returned to the front of the shop.
The original sign was returned to the front of the shop.
Lady Blacksmith fires up the forge for visitors in the fall of 2004.
Lady Blacksmith fires up the forge for visitors in the fall of 2004.

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Shirley Adams

Shirley Adams

Shirley Adams was a lifelong Metamora resident and collected information and photos on its rich history for over 50 years. Information and photos for many of the articles posted here are from her archives. Enjoy reading.

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