Captain Morse House

November 17, 2023

History in a Closet

CMH Bathroom 3 Renovation

Hidden message from 100 years ago

“In this rough work, there is no fame.

But here you see the Workman's names.”

Albion Wright and Elmer Norton

April 29, 1922

It is one of those things that you are just dumbfounded to find. First, the Norton family is one of those iconic Vineyard names descended from a whaling captain.

You can read about Elmer Norton's father Frank here. Frank L. Norton was a big deal. He employed around 85 skilled carpenters on the island and built the Edgartown Yacht Club.

Captain Morse House 2nd Floor

BEFORE

Primary Bath 3 East Wing of CMH

AFTER

Bath 3 Renovation. New toilet location and closet for towels
Bath 3 Renovation. New toilet location and closet for towels
Bath 3 Renovation. Back of shower was a closet
Bath 3 Renovation. Back of shower was a closet
Bath 3 Renovation. New shower on the right
Bath 3 Renovation. New shower on the right
Bath 3 Renovation. Pipe Chase from 3rd floor bathroom
Bath 3 Renovation. Pipe Chase from 3rd floor bathroom
Bath 3 Renovation. Post and Beam on Exterior wall w new shower framing
Bath 3 Renovation. Post and Beam on Exterior wall w new shower framing
Bathroom 3 Sketch V2
Bathroom 3 Sketch V2
2-5-bathroom. Full bath with shower tub near bedroom #5 [5]
2-5-bathroom. Full bath with shower tub near bedroom #5 [5]
Captain Morse House 2nd Floor. Bathroom 3 in the East Wing with shower tub.
Captain Morse House 2nd Floor. Bathroom 3 in the East Wing with shower tub.

Click Here for Frank L. Norton article

Click Here for Albion Wright 1910 Federal Census

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