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A Brief Overview of America’s Historic Houses

Designed by architect Curd H. Gottig in 1887, the facade is covered with keyhole windows, including seventeen Moorish Revival arches and original leaded blue mosaic glass. Mantonya was a prominent Chicago shoe and boot wholesaler who invested in real estate.photo bye @theamericanhome      

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Jonathan Corwin House / The Witch House

The only structure still standing in Salem that has a direct connection to the witchcraft trials and is open to the public is the Witch House, on the corner of Essex and North Streets. This home, built circa 1675, was the residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin in 1692. Along with his friend ...

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A Quick Look at America’s Historic Houses

The James C. Flood Mansion is a historic mansion at 1000 California Street, atop Nob Hill in San Francisco, California, USA. Now home of the Pacific-Union Club, it was built in 1886 as the townhouse for James C. Flood, a 19th-century silver baron. It was the first brownstone building west ...

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The Grand Victorian B&B

Rated as one of America’s Top 10 Romantic Inns, the Grand Victorian goes above and beyond in providing your Romantic Getaway. This award-winning B&B has graced the covers of travel magazines and featured in many national B&B promotions. Built in 1895 and immaculately maintained, the home was placed on the ...

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Here’s a Look at Some of America’s Historic Homes

Another Detroit restoration, Before and After of the James Scott Mansion built in 1887 in Detroit, MI, photo by @breathing_timemachine The Schofield Building (previously known as the Euclid Ninth Tower) is a high-rise building in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The 172-foot (52 m), 14-story building is located at the southwest corner ...

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1897 Queen Anne in Osceola, IA (George F. Barber)

$440,000 This home with its distinctively ornate architecture designed by the famous George F. Barber is by far one of Osceola’s most famous landmarks. It is in the National registry of Historic homes and has been featured in HGTV magazine. Painted with incredible detail, it features intricate gingerbread trim, a ...

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The George Keenan House, Madison, WI

Before you ask, let me say it: the mansard roof is a later addition of 1870. The house was originally built as an Italianate and seems to have an intact Italianate façade; the roof was simply altered to keep up with the Second Empire fashion. When looking at it, you ...

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