I'd immediately get rid of the dropped ceilings. Most older pre-WW2 houses had 8-9' ceilings for removal of hot air efficiently. No need to drop 'em down. That makes the rooms so much hotter in summer and even in winter. Otherwise a great project house. Why double hung windows were openable at the top in the older houses to allow for heat to go out at the highest point.
I'd immediately get rid of the dropped ceilings. Most older pre-WW2 houses had 8-9' ceilings for removal of hot air efficiently. No need to drop 'em down. That makes the rooms so much hotter in summer and even in winter. Otherwise a great project house. Why double hung windows were openable at the top in the older houses to allow for heat to go out at the highest point.
he said TLC it's needs gutting in some rooms.