The Charlestown House - 1

This Old House: Season 22: Episode 1

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This Old House
The Charlestown House - 1

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PBS | Air Date: September 23, 2000
Starring: Bob Vila, Norm Abram, Steve Thomas, Kevin O'Connor, Roger Cook, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey
Summary: The This Old House crew welcomes to the 22nd season of This Old House from the main deck of the beautifully restored USS Constitution, which is docked in Boston Harbor's historic Charlestown Navy Yard. After disembarking, they trek up to Bunker Hill, to learn about the site of the famous Revolutionary War battle and the story of theThe This Old House crew welcomes to the 22nd season of This Old House from the main deck of the beautifully restored USS Constitution, which is docked in Boston Harbor's historic Charlestown Navy Yard. After disembarking, they trek up to Bunker Hill, to learn about the site of the famous Revolutionary War battle and the story of the monument's construction. Along the way, they pass the some classic examples of the 17th and 18th century urban architecture, many of which have been recently restored. Soon thereafter, Steve is given a walking tour of Charleston by local realitor Frank Celeste, who tells a remarkable story about his rise, fall and recent rebirth as one of Boston's most sought-after communties. Celeste then gives him a lead on a young couple who recently purchased a three-story 1865 Second-Empire style brick townhouse on famed Bunker Hill Street, and who are in need of some renovation help. Steve agrees to meet with Dan and Heather Beliveau to learn more about their dreams for their new home and how they plan to beat the high-cost of city living by turning the first floor and basement into a rental unit. The guys then surveys the current state of structure and the scope of the work that needs to be done. By show's end, the This Old House team and the Beliveaus agree to join forces.… Expand
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