Image Gallery
Preserving the Skylights
Mrs. Eddy’s attic room
Mrs. Eddy finished writing the first edition of Science and Health in this attic room.
The attic room skylight
The skylight on the west elevation looks into Mrs. Eddy’s room.
Examining skylight finishes
Preservation specialist Sara Chase first examined the interior finishes of the skylight. After the skylight was removed, she inspected the sash.
A closer look
The metal sash, painted aqua for a faux copper finish, is original to the house, although the glass has been replaced over the years. The hinges are just barely visible, and this window could be opened when Mrs. Eddy lived here.
Skylight cover
Special covers were built to protect the skylight openings while the windows were being restored.
Covers in place
Here are the two skylights on the east elevation. The covers are in place this winter while the windows are in the shop for repair and restoration.
