Home is Where the “Hearth” Is

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Home is Where the “Hearth” Is

By John Bermingham (April 23, 2024) — As an antiques dealer and restorer, there is something very appealing to me about living in a place with history.  A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to purchase a cute little 1812 Cape Cod in Killingworth that had been renovated in the mid-1980’s while still preserving many of its period elements. One of these elements is the original stained pine mantel situated on one side of the center chimney.  Sm…