Cobbler Shop of Castleton

Around what year was the Cobbler Shop built?

• c.1800

• c.1776

• c.1851

• c.1790

The Cobbler Shop is...

• the only brick structure in Castleton.

• is the oldest brick structure in Castleton.

• currently owned by the Historical Society.

• appears today exactly as it appeared in the past.

At what scale did we create and print our model at?

• 1/200th or .005

• 1/100th or .01

• 1/80th or .0125

• 1/400th or .0025

What natural resources did the immediate surrounding land, where the Cobbler Shop sits, provide for shoe making?

• Leaves from the scarlet sumac bushes provided a source for dyeing leather.

• The nearby stream, which leads to the Castleton River, provided the water source so important for the tanning process.

• The raised hill allowed easy loading and unloading of materials.

• The many maple trees provided sap gathered to stiffen the leather.

Which direction does the Cobbler Shop face? (Let's consider the front of the shop along the road)

• North

• South

• East

• West

What is the name of the brick pattern shown on the Cobbler Shop?

• 5th, 6th, or 7th Course Bond

• Header and Course Bond

• Common Bond or American Bond

• Common Bond or British Bond

What are these called?

• Wall Stabilizers

• Anchor Plates

• Polygon Supports

• Jack Arch Lintels

What do these Cobbler Shop features have in common? Fireplace, Foundation, Roof and Steps

• All were replaced over time.

• Were added when the James family used the Cobbler Shop as a home.

• Made using marble from local quarries.

• Made using slate from local quarries.

What are the purpose of Anchor Plates?

• No real purpose, just a decorative element.

• They connect tie rods which run through the building and provide structural reinforcement.

• They connect the chimney to the building.

• Used to conduct heat for the tanning process.

What architectural feature is shown above the window?

• Anchor Plate

• Jack Arch Lintel

• Label Lintel

• Finial