The Original Staircase

Ninety years of other people's decisions.

History

The one piece of the house Jules refused to let anyone else touch. Original balustrade, original treads, and a newel post that turned out to be hollow.

Right now

Walkable again. Still do not put weight on the second baluster — Jules will know.

Objects

The newel post
Hollow, capped, and holding a folded note Jules' grandmother left inside it. He put the cap back on very carefully and has not discussed it since.