Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Uncover a fireplace/1890 Victorian

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julieslezak
08-08-04, 09:14 AM
I own a Victorian home that has no fireplaces. It was built in 1890 so obviously the fireplaces have been covered over. I would like to find these fireplaces and restore them for decorative purposes. I already know where one is in the parlor because the chimney bybbles out on the other side of the wall in the dining room. My question is how would I go about finding the others and how do I take down the wall in just the area needed without completely ruining it. Also, what type of tool is recommended for chipping away at the wall?

Snoonyb
08-20-04, 10:09 AM
In the attic, locate the chimmneys.
Find a local "period" restoration service.