Historical Homes

  Believed to be built around 1902, this unique historic mansion has a very ‘eclectic’ style, and is described by John Shiflet as follows: [it is] certainly not any pure “style” you’ll find in a guide to American houses. Eclectic is the best fit. Others have suggested French Chateauesque, Colonial ...

There was once a time when Pittsburgh was overrun with Gilded Age mansions. Grand, elaborate estates, built by steel tycoons, located along its exclusive “Millionaire’s Row.” Now, only Henry Clay Frick’s 1892 mansion, Clayton, remains as an example of the era’s excesses. Clayton Mansion Originally a somewhat modest eleven room ...

This home was built in 1899 on the high bluff overlooking the Trinity River. It was part of a neighborhood known as Quality Hill which featured large Victorian homes, owned mainly by Fort Worth’s Cattle Baron Families. Only a small number of these homes remain today. The home was originally ...

The Queen Victoria building was built in 1881 by Douglas Gregory, a Cape May native and Delaware River pilot, as a home for his small family. He purchased the land for his home from Charles W. Potts for $3500 from Philadelphia merchants Charles Potts and paid about $4000 for the ...

The Morning Star Villa in Cape May, New Jersey is a one-of-a-kind historic jewel! This beautiful structure was originally built in 1884. It is notable because in 1893, a fourth floor was added above the mansard roof, giving the building a very unusual visual effect. Zoned residential/commercial, the Morning Star Villa is one of the ...

1896 C.G. Huntley House Reduced to $779K in Oregon City, Oregon Built in 1896 and located in Oregon City, Oregon’s McLoughlin Historic District, the C.G. Huntley House has been reduced to $779,900. Listing details: Welcome to the C.G. Huntley House. Undoubtedly one of the most iconic homes in Oregon City. This amazing ...

Instagram user therowhousecity captured the above shot of Cape May, New Jersey’s historic Christopher Gallagher House. Located at the corner of Jackson Street and Carpenters Lane, the imposing summer house was designed by Charles Shaw and built from 1882-83. According to Cape May Architecture, the residence was originally identical to the Hildreth ...

This gorgeous Victorian mansion was built in 1877 by the son of President Ulysses S. Grant and was converted to luxury condominiums in 1998. With its location directly on Logan Circle, this iconic building provides leafy views of the park and the surrounding area from three exposures – each exposure ...

Exquisitely restored and recently renovated, The Joseph Titcomb House stands out among the many architectural styles in the Kennebunk Historic District. This irreplaceable property is literally an ‘in-town” retreat sited on 2.6 acres with a 6- bedroom main home, 3 story Carriage House, in-ground pool and custom Pickleball Court. Sold ...

“This handsome two-and-a-half story residence, constructed in 1875, was the home of William H. Davenport (1826 – 1909), prominent Saline citizen. In 1851, Davenport entered into a partnership with H. J. Miller in a general store. He bought out Miller’s interest in 1853 and became a leading city merchant. Later, ...