Historical Homes

The Elbridge G. Keith house at 1900 S. Prairie Avenue is one of just seven surviving houses on the “sunny street that held the sifted few” – Chicago’s most exclusive residential street in the late 19th century.  The imposing three-story limestone clad house with slate mansard roof is the last surviving ...

The Newhall Mansion is a gorgeous Queen Anne Style home set on nine landscaped acres was originally built in 1890 and subsequently rebuilt due to a fire and two earthquakes. The mansion is 12,000 square feet. This location offers modern amenities, lush gardens and exquisite decor that accentuates its vintage ...

This home was built in 1894 with loving care by James D. and Molly Wilkins. The design came from a book of architectural plans published and designed by renowned architect George F. Barber. W.H. Gordon with his crew of many was awarded the contract. Formerly a BNB, this 4BR home ...

The Harry Packer Mansion Inn is located in the Victorian village of Jim Thorpe, PA. Used as the model for the Haunted Mansion at Disney, the interior is anything but spooky! It is open for lodging, tours, drinks and of course the murder mystery! Perched atop Packer Hill, just steps ...

Construction on the historic Cooper House, home of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Alexander Cooper Sr., began in 1905 and was completed in 1907. The house has both Victorian proportion and Greek revival detailing which represented the finest turn-of-the-century architecture. The Cooper House serves as the foundation’s headquarters and is available ...

Unfolding across a 4.3 acre meadow-like homestead and offering four separate structures, including the main house, guest house, carriage house & barn, this unique family retreat is on the market for $5.49 million in Greenwich, Connecticut. Listing details: Unique opportunity to purchase a 4-structure compound estate on the most exquisite level ...

Set on a beautifully landscaped, double corner lot, The Castle House is one of the most iconic, homes in Stillwater. Built by city attorney, MN Senator and US Representative James Castle this gothic revival, Second Empire Victorian home was influenced by similar mansions in Washington, DC. Now available after a ...

$2,500,000 Property Website ABOUT THIS UNIQUE CASTLE FOR SALE IN ROCHESTER MICHIGAN Medieval castle on 6 acres surrounded by a wrought iron fence and two gated towers. The frame is built with 60 tons of steel and construction took over 6 years utilizing artisans from all over the world. The ...

$449,900 Property Website ABOUT THIS 1902 HISTORIC HOUSE FOR SALE IN GREENVIEW ILLINOIS Impressive historic home on the south edge of Greenview includes +/- 13 acres of land, guest house & multiple outbuildings/barns etc. Most notably, the original Greenview train depot from the 1860’s which was relocated here to prevent ...

What is the story behind the peach-colored mansion catercorner to the Driehaus Museum? Today’s blog is part of an occasional series dedicated to answering visitors’ questions. On the southwest corner of Erie Street and Wabash Avenue is our co-remnant of another time, the Ransom Cable mansion, an 1886 landmark designed by ...