Historical Homes

Watch Hill, Rhode Island One of the most photographed homes in Watch Hill, this charming gatehouse is the work of acclaimed architect Clifford M. Renshaw, who positioned it to dramatically frame a water view through the built-in arched porte-cochère. From the blue shingled exterior to the commanding brick & stone chimney, ...

Built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, one of the richest men in America, The Breakers was everything a millionaire of the Gilded Age could want in a summer getaway. A classic Italian palazzo design, the finest American and European craftsmanship, views of the sea, and modern technology combined to make the ...

Matthew Cartwright House, Terrell, Texas The Cartwright house was built in 1883 for The Matthew Cartwright Family. Their ten children enjoyed the 7,000 square foot house. The Cartwright brother lived next door with nine children, so the house was always full of children playing from the fourth floor to the ...

601 Ferry St NE, Decatur, AL 35601 $875,000 Coming Soon-Discover a true architectural masterpiece in the heart of Historic Decatur with this Victorian-style property, built in 1899, stands proudly as a design achievement of the renowned Geo F. Barber & Co., Architects from Knoxville, TN. A testament to timeless craftsmanship, this ...

sold A job brought them here and although they’re heading off on an adventure, they’ll be back. Felt now might be the best time to sell in preparation for some changes in the future. What an awesome Victorian lady this one is,built by a George F. Barber. Much of the ...

This Eastlake Victorian home was built in 1891 for James F. Crawford, a lumberman. James F. Crawford bought the land for this home in April of 1891 for $2,000. The home was completed at a cost of approximately $5,000. The exterior of the house is covered in extensive decorative work ...

The 150-year-old “Octagon House” sits on property that was originally granted by King George III to Thomas Lee in 1713. This land was once an Indian camping ground – evidenced by shell beds and pottery found along the banks of the sound. In 1765, William Hill, from Lunenberg County, Virginia, purchased what had ...

A Queen Anne Revisited Story by Jerri Holan Award Recipients: John & Lynn Faris, Owners; Stephen Rynerson, Rynerson O’Brien Architecture; Skeeter Jones, Clearheart Fine Design and Building; Lynne Rutter, Colorist; Myron Olson, Olson Painting This is the story of a Queen Anne that has changed her outfit not once, not ...

Co-Nita Manor (c. 1909) stands neglected in Uniontown, Alabama. The Neo-Classical house was built by Dr. Solon Lycurgus Coleman (1874-1938). It has a central double-leaf entrance with fanlights and sidelights on both floors. The house has a full-height portico with paired Corinthian columns and a main portico with smaller Corinthian ...

If it’s one thing Kevin and Laine Berry can’t resist, it’s an old house with a history. When a stunning Victorian home in Laine’s childhood town of Conway, Arkansas came up for sale some 10 years ago, they set eyes on their new passion project, turning a dilapidated building into ...