T
r a g i c L o s s
e s
The
1950s and Beyond
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From approximately
1950 until
2000, little was done
to protect and preserve many of the Aylor-related
items that
remained in Haywood - and no effort was made to display them to the
public.
This period is marked by unfortunate neglect, tragic loss, and damage to many Albert Aylor's tools, items of furniture, and personal and business correspondence while under the control of relatives. In 1989, new owners bought the land where Albert Aylor had his original log cabin and his furniture factory neither of which remained by that time. In 1999 and 2000, the new owners also bought a nearby 4-1/2 acre property once owned by Albert Aylor's daughter, Molly Aylor Carpenter, and son-in-law, T. L. Carpenter. The new owners then acquired Aylor-related items located on the Aylor/Carpenter property and from other sources - and have provided support for the cataloging of these items for future exhibition.  Condition of the Aylor/Carpenter house and barn.
While removing many sheds and the house on the Aylor/Carpenter property, all well beyond repair because of neglect and weather damage (see above), here's some of what was found. |
