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the column near the well was supported on the floor beams in a cantilever condition rather than directly supported on its own foundation block. Observation of the exterior of the building revealed that the structure is plumb and square. Observations of the exterior building at the floor line confirmed the unlevel floor observaticns Bade inside. The roof was observed to be cf consistent slope with o significant deflec*.ion except over the main porch entry. It is my understanding that t1o._orches on the north and east sides of the building are t) be rem-, with the exception of the area founded on a co-..crete block wal;. rear the northeast corner. The rafters of this area appear to oe framed into the false rafter ends of the main building. Observation of the interior foundation is limited to what can be •een from the area of the interior well and from the exterior where grade is low. The main columns and interior beams appear to be founded on either concrete bricks or shallow concrete pads. The space beLween grade and the floor structure varies from about 3' to almost nothing. This crawl space was observed to be dry except near the new well. This small amount of water may be from the drilling operation. Floor framing where observed appears to be sound and dry with no signs of listress other than at the column near the well. The exterior foundations are a combination of shallow concrete pads, concrete brick, concrete block, and wood shims supportin columns. Some are sound, level and undisturbed while others apt a: to have settled and tilted over the years. Where thin wood shims have been used, they are crushing. Where small concrete brick has been used they have begun to crack. Those column supports that appear to have settled are located where floor depressions were observed. Several braces from the bottom of columns to the floor structure above were disconnected. The beam behind the main porch steps shows marked signs of deterioration. REMMMENDATIONS 1. The walls and superstructure appear to be in good condition and capable of performing their intended function just as they have since the lodge was constructed. 2. The kitchen skylight ;should be made watertight and the franinq around it checked for deterioration and replaced if necessary. It is important that this framing, which is covered by a ceiling be allowed to dry out. 3. The porch rafters that are currently supported on main buildinq false rafters should be resupported at the main building wall. Since this may slightly increase the span of these rafters, their adequacy should be verified.