Before the drywall went up, we were able to sleuth out some of the Floyd House's original structure. The west wall of the kitchen (top) consists of lath and plaster, standard interior construction for the early 20th century. (Note the diagonal stud ("K brace") near the exterior wall.) But the east wall (middle) is built of 1x6 boards, similar to the house's exterior walls. An old doorway frame and header (bottom) sits in the north corner of that wall. Suspicions confirmed: The original house ended at what's now the kitchen, and the study, laundry room and downstairs bathroom were all later additions.
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