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Apples in Putlog Holes, Colonial Williamsburg, VA

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Apples in Putlog Holes, Colonial Williamsburg, VA

 

When you visit historic Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, you expect to learn much about early American history. The following link will provide the history lesson but first you may want to know about putlog holes. Putlog holes are niches in masonry construction that supported the scaffolding for 18th century masons.

Putlog holes were normally filled with mortar when construction was completed. The putlog holes are open at the Palmer House and it is a Christmas tradition to place apples in the putlog holes. Read the full story at the following link.

Apples, Putlog Holes, and Provost Marshals

The putlog holes of the Palmer House stayed open for two decades, until 1779 when mortar filled the blanks, but it wasn't until 1953 that they were filled with apples.

 

 

Apple, Putlog Hole, Palmer House, Colonial Williamsburg IMG_2994 

Palmer House, Colonial Williamsburg IMG_2993

Photographs by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for stopping by. Yes, you should plan a visit to Colonial Williamsburg.

Holiday Wreath, Colonial Williamsburg IMG_2997

Feb 28, 2014 03:43 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Roy ....That's a really neat fact! I hope you have a great weekend in MD!

Feb 28, 2014 04:11 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

What a neat fact of American history, and I hope your weather has warmed up, we are getting lots of rain, and delighted by it.  A

Feb 28, 2014 05:27 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Roy, 

I learned something new from reading your blog about putlog holes. Thanks for the information and I hope the weather has improved for you folks. 

Feb 28, 2014 06:29 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Roy  very interesting .would like to take a bite out of that apple :0)

Feb 28, 2014 06:56 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated. Have a very special weekend.

Holiday Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg IMG_3003

Feb 28, 2014 08:06 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

How interesting, Roy. Thank you for sharing these nuggets of history with us.

Feb 28, 2014 09:30 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy... I'm proud to read this information that is news to me! Thank you!!!

By the way, I just included you in my movie for Roger's contest. I hope you don't kill me!

Feb 28, 2014 09:51 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I always learn something new on AR, and your post has taught me about something I didn't know anything about. Putlog holes...I've never heard that term until today. 

Feb 28, 2014 12:01 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Roy, I remember seeing those in Williamsburg. We are beginning to plan a trip for late spring and hope to include Williamsburg.

Feb 28, 2014 12:26 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Roy,

Great piece of history and I love the apples sitting in the putlog holes. The wreath is a beauty.

Feb 28, 2014 01:15 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. Thank you for sharing a bit of history and tradition. Always love learn something new, each and everyday.

Make it a great weekend!

Feb 28, 2014 07:12 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Roy: This is an interesting piece of history. Who would have thought of this idea? Apples instead of mortar.

Feb 28, 2014 07:41 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

What a nice reference Roy. Only here would I have learned this little tidbit!

Feb 28, 2014 07:58 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks, Roy.  Fascinating information about early American history and traditions.

Feb 28, 2014 09:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments and support. Yes, you should plan a trip to Colonial Williamsburg. You will need several days to tour the area.

 

 

Feb 28, 2014 09:48 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I love history and really enjoy reading about these great properties in your area. I sure hope to be able to visit here some day soon to enjoy them in person. have a good Saturday

Feb 28, 2014 10:33 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Roy

Put it right there, the beginning or ending for a putlog. I did not know what they were till I read your post. Thanks for the bit of wisdom, cheers cvc

Mar 01, 2014 04:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I make it a habit to post a reblog each day. It is an easy way to pay it forward. 

Mar 07, 2018 12:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good idea to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

Apr 21, 2018 02:29 PM
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