507 Head Street in 1972 at Christmas after a light snowfall.

View of alcove in renovated room at 507 Head Street. The Gil Laurenson family started refurbishing Captain Jacobson's house in the 1960's.

Exterior shot of 507 Head Street around 1985. Photographer: John McKay

Exterior of Captain Jacobson's House at 507 Head Street around the time the Laurenson famiy purchased it. The "For Sale" sign is visible on the wall.

Stairwell leading to tower with restored railing and posts.

Restored front hall and stairwell earlier newel post- replaced by restored original newel post (picture in 997-008-051). John McKay Photograph

Original newell post carved by original builder of the house, Captain Victor Jacobson in 1892, re-installed at the foot of the stairs by the Laurenson's. The post was missing from the house from 1961 until its reinstallation in 1984.

Gil and Marguerite Laurenson with children in renovated front entrance of 507 Head Street (refurbished with new door, wall paper and light fixture. The Laurenson's began renovating/restoring the house in in the 1960's.