Front gable uncovered & newly restored window

A week or so ago, I uncovered the front gable.

Nothing makes one appreciate the after photo, like a before photo, also note the unrestored gable window and unattractive plastic shutters which are gone forever now. Black was the original color and I think it makes a nice contrast with the white window frame. More on the window restoration in an upcoming post!

Some closeups and details:

The screen attachment hardware

Found the screen up in the attic, I reattached it for a photo, unfortunate it has a big hole in the lower section, which can be repaired.

The latch that attaches the screen to the bottom of the window sill.

That storm window off to the left goes to another window.

The condition and appearance of the fishscales just after being uncovered. I know I need to glue back that flap that was split by the flashing.

A little background history/info. From paint chips, I have determined that the gables were originally dark green, then grey, then finally white. For some reason, the gray layer from pre-1920 still exists untouched here and wasn't painted white in 1923, which makes me think they added some extra ornamentation to the crown molding to make it appear even bigger, which was in place pre 1920 until 1983 when it was hacked off. Sadly, I never found any historical photos of my house, yet.

The number "18" rudely defacing the top of the window moulding. Any guesses if it has a significance?

Various scribbles and writing, similar writings were found on the west gable.

What is MAX BMU? Correction: Thanks Matt Swabb for pointing out to me it actually says Max B. Mullins (a scrapyard owner nearby, and self titled business) and not MAX BMU 11 ins (inches)

And the date, 2/13/83 which puts this North gable siding job 5 days after the west gable.

Gable without the window sashes.

Beadboard eaves detail, the rest of the aluminum will be removed from the fascia board which has beautiful bead and cove moulding on it.