Another burnt out, semi-collapsed brick mansion in Detroit’s Brush Park has been saved from demolition and repurposed for a new use. It was built c.1885 for lumber baron Lucien Moore. Just like the other Brush Park mansions we’ve posted, this one was boarded up, overgrown and fully open to the ...
Read More »THE CORBIN NORTON HOUSE
Restoration of the Philip Corbin Mansion, originally built in the Queen Anne style in 1891 on the island of Martha’s Vineyard brought back much of its lost ornament, detail and color, returning the residence to its original appearance, a “Grand Lady of Ocean Park.” This project was honored by the Boston ...
Read More »ALEXANDER BLACK HOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER RESTORATION
THE RESTORATION AND SITE DESIGN for this project converted a c.1897 Victorian residence, the home of Alexander Black, into a museum, gallery, and meeting facility. The new center serves to narrate the story of Blacksburg and functions as a community gathering place. Alexander Black was a prominent businessman, founder of the National ...
Read More »18 Most Colorful Homes in Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania, the third largest city in Pennsylvania and largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of the state, was established in 1762. Allentown is one of the oldest major cities in the United States with deep roots in the nation’s history. The city was the hiding place of the Liberty Bell for nine months during ...
Read More »Queen Anne inspired cottage from the 1920s.
Enjoy the sounds and views of Little Traverse Bay from this 1920’s Castle Cottage in the Historic Wequetonsing District most recognized by its castle-like architecture, live trout pond, and exquisite perennial gardens. With the dock and water just steps away, you can carryon the traditions of summer boating, swimming and ...
Read More »BRASELTON TOWN HALL
William Henry Braselton, the first mayor of Braselton, built this house in the early 1900s. Today it is used as Braselton’s town hall, and the structure is rumored to be haunted. Photograph of the home of William Henry Braselton, the first mayor of Braselton, Georgia. The two-story Greek revival structure ...
Read More »The Historic Morris House on Main Street in Reedville Virginia
Historic Morris House was completed in 1895 and is a perfect example of the elaborate Victorian Era. History abounds on Main Street with its beautiful homes, restaurants, ice cream shop, fishermen working, museum and boat building activities. Reedville today is still, as it was in early 1900’s, a bustling village. ...
Read More »1896 VICTORIAN IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA
$2,250,000 OFF MARKET ABOUT THIS 1896 VICTORIAN IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA The Albert H. Beach House. A Queen Ann Victorian masterpiece sits on a .45 acre elevated corner lot overlooking the Old Escondido Historic District. Stroll through gardens, play on the lawn, sit in an award winning gazebo, the yard offers ...
Read More »Historic 1884 Dempwolf-Hafer House in Pennsylvania
Built in 1884, this seven bedroom, four and a half bath Victorian home is the stunning creation of the renowned architect/ builder J. A. Dempwolf. Situated on the Town Square, this meticulously crafted home has been restored to its original grandeur with ample upgrades for modern comfort and convenience (new ...
Read More »1890 H.C. Berry House in West Virginia
Sold: $452,000 The HC Berry house Circa 1890 is a Glorious Historic Large Brick Victorian Painted Lady on a street with many other fine homes. It is colorfully repainted to embellish and enhance the architectural details. Beautiful and beautifully maintained. The exterior is, we think, the prettiest in the whole County. ...
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