Some historic properties are difficult to categorize because their stories extend beyond the traditional idea of a family home. This remarkable Greek Revival building in downtown Auburn, New York, dates to 1836 and combines the scale of a substantial historic residence with architectural features that have survived into the present day. 195 Genesee St, … Read more
Some old houses stand out for their age, while others command attention through their scale, craftsmanship, and connection to a community’s past. The Isaac Straus Home in Ligonier, Indiana, offers all three. Located within the Ligonier Historic District, this imposing three-story Victorian residence dates to around 1900 and was reportedly reimagined in 1911. Now … Read more
For those of us who appreciate old houses, the appeal of a historic property often lies in the details that have survived and the possibilities that remain. Built in 1862, this three-story Colonial home in Etna, just outside Pittsburgh, offers a rare combination of 19th-century character, generous interior space, and approximately 2.4 acres of wooded … Read more
For anyone who dreams of restoring a grand old house, the Dowd House Mansion in Salamanca, New York, presents an extraordinary opportunity to bring a piece of local history back to life. This three-story residence, believed to date to the 1880s according to its listing, is associated with Judge Dowd, who reportedly welcomed prominent … Read more
A covered front porch, beautiful built-in woodwork, and a spacious family room give 5 West 7th Street in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, the appeal of a traditional home with plenty of potential. Now offered at $198,000, this three-bedroom residence provides 2,216 square feet of living space on a 9,147-square-foot corner lot. Built in 1900, the house combines … Read more
Some historic houses are beautiful places to live; others are architectural landmarks that preserve a piece of a city’s identity. 707 W 4th St, Greenville, NC 27834 | Listed at $399,900 4 Bedrooms | Multiple Bonus Rooms | Approximately 3,832 Sq Ft | Built circa 1915 | 0.26 Acres The Albion Dunn House in Greenville, … Read more
Built in 1886 by Dr. Arthur Herbert Kimball, the Kimball House Museum stands at 196 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, Michigan. This historic residence was home to three generations of Kimball physicians, preserving the family’s legacy within its walls. Eventually, the Kimball descendants donated their ancestral home to the city so it could serve … Read more
Some old houses announce their importance through ornament; others simply overwhelm you with scale, proportion, and the feeling that generations have passed through their rooms. 2611 Fairfield Avenue is one of those substantial early-20th-century residences, offering more than 6,500 square feet and the kind of generous interior volume that is increasingly difficult to find … Read more
Some old houses are beautiful; others feel as though they were built to make sure their era would not be forgotten. 633 Fairmount Avenue, known as the Frank B. Kellogg House, belongs firmly to the second category—a National Historic Landmark built in 1889 for Nobel Peace Prize winner Frank B. Kellogg. 633 Fairmount Ave, Saint … Read more