Mt. Moosilauke (1939) - The Summit Carpenter
". . . Zeke Moody looked at the left Bunkroom wall this afternoon. Evidence was conclusive that the roof was settling on the wall, bowing it out, and that work will soon be necessary to save that whole side - for the supports are not only undergoing terrific strain, but are beginning to rot. To save that side, the roof and wall from the long bunkroom up will have to be removed. No temporary construction is possible. About $1,000 is a rough estimate; - about 3 weeks of work, probably. He is confident there is no imminent danger - and to avoid further settling (or at least dangerous settling) he will buttress up the wall from the outside, before he goes down.
We felt that the first of next summer would be a good time to do this - certainly not now. I suggested that before he leaves, after finishing this summer's work, he make a complete and itemized list of all materials needed, cost, etc., of the proposed job so that we'll have it to submit to the Trustee. . . ."
Note: Kenneth "Zeke" Moody (1905-1985) of Warren was one of those special Moosilauke people. In 1938 he had been foreman of the Warren crew that worked with Ross McKenney in building the Ravine Camp (Lodge). Here he built the massive stone chimney that forms the heart of the Lodge. At the summit he worked for six or seven summers, putting a new roof and shingles on the old stone part, replacing sills and the old outhouse. - Katharine Blaisdell
From Herb Porter D'39.
