If you stop by the Bellamy over the next few days, you will notice some construction around the back of the house. We had 23,000 visitors at the mansion in 2014, each of which utilized the back porch, which overlooks the grounds. Due to the traffic the upper rear porch has endured, it is overdue for repairs. Thanks to a generous $9,000 grant from the Landfall Foundation, we are able to get a start on these repairs which are helping to maintain the structural integrity of the house. The work is being done by Rogers Building Corporation. Two of the crew members told us a bit about the project going underway. The size of the beams are 4.5 x 10 and the wood type is southern yellow pine glulam. When speaking with one of the men with Rogers Building Corporation, Andrew, he noted how heavy the beams are; the weight is 23 pounds a foot. They are expected to be finished with the construction by Wednesday, July 22.
