The old stone house was an enigma which fascinated the young Smoots. They report that the house was built around an oversized stone chimney in its center, with four fireplaces, two back-to-back on each floor. Downstairs was one big room, with a winding stairway at one end leading to the second floor where there were two rooms. Unfortunately the building was in such disrepair when the DuVals bought the property that they later had it razed in the interests of safety. It was located north and east of the mansion house and was referred to by one of the Smoots as "the trappers cabin." The old stone spring house is still standing. Stonehouse ruins Stonehouse ruins Stonehouse ruins, Salona. Springhouse and barn Springhouse and barn, Salona. Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress, 1958. Rear view main house Rear view of the main house, Salona. Photo by the author, 1975. Old foundation Foundation ruins of the old barn, Salona. View of rear wing Rear view of the wing, Salona. Smokehouse Smokehouse, Salona. Photo by the author, 1975. Smokehouse The DuVals have built a tennis court on a lower level of land on the east. Privy plan The old brick privy, Salona. Outside kitchen The outside brick kitchen, now a guest house, Salona. |