From the field
The Moran House was originally heated entirely by its multiple heavy masonry fireplaces. Richard taught me so much about the structural engineering of the central chimney stacks, which were carefully designed to draw dangerous smoke up and out efficiently while radiating warm heat back into the living rooms. The large decorative mantels surrounding the fireboxes feature beautiful, hand-carved woodwork that serves as the perfect, historic focal point for the main gathering areas of the home.