Historical Homes

The Migliavacca Mansion built in 1890 in Napa, California, Designed by local architect William H. Corlett Photo by Robert Brand The Armour–Stiner House is an octagon-shaped and domed Victorian-style house located at 45 West Clinton Avenue in Irvington, in Westchester County, New York. It was designated a National Historic Landmark ...

1888 Queen Anne Victorian Bair House in Arcata, California One of the California’s premier examples of Queen Anne architecture, the Bair House, built in 1888 for Dr. Fred Bangs, is attributed to architects Samuel and Joseph Newsom. This is a house of complex rooflines, corner tower, gables, bays and a ...

The majestic Shakespeare Chateau was built in 1885 for Nathan Phipps and Elmarine Ogden when St. Joseph was known as “Queen of the River Cities.” High atop a bluff looking down across the city and the Missouri River, 809 Hall is one of several mansions in the National Register Historic District ...

Closed Sold: $570,000 Historic charm with modern conveniences, located right in the heart of the East End Historic District. The quality craftsmanship, with butternut, walnut and oak woods adorn the entire home, floor to ceiling. Adding warmth to this beautiful home are 3 stunning marble fireplaces, all in working order. There ...

THE STUNNING MANSION IS AN example of the opulent architectural style of the Second Empire. As with some of the other elaborate homes in Independence, it’s now a house museum that is open for tours. The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion, was built in 1881 for a wealthy businessman, Colonel Harvey Vaile and ...

Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. It was a summer house, or “cottage”, as Newporters called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the early 19th century. But Marble House was much more: it was a social and architectural landmark ...

Text by Annie Sherman    Photography by Michael Partenio    Produced by Stacy Kunstel It began with the stained-glass window. Tucked in a corner of the dining room, the shrinking violet’s subtle shades of aquamarine, red wine, and goldenrod were all but hidden from view, overwhelmed by busy wallpaper and layers of ...

81 W Main Street, Mount Kisco, New York, United States, 10549 The Theodore Carpenter House stands today as one of the finest examples of a Second Empire Victorian. Built in 1877 for a prominent Mt. Kisco merchant, the house served as a principal location for the filming of the E.L. ...

Rising up from an impressive 50 acre estate in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a sprawling 50,000 square foot stone mansion that was previously on the market for $30 million. It’s the former home of successful franchise entrepreneur Dick Freeland, who built the palatial residence with his wife, Deanna, in 1997. Freeland, who ...

Offering nearly 8,000 square feet of luxe living spaces, this Stuart Cohen designed home is on the market for $4.5 million in Purchase, New York. Listing details: Don’t miss this exceptional 6-bed, 6.2-bath colonial home located in an exclusive Purchase neighborhood. The stunning 2+ acre property features a gated entrance, ...