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Historic Style Spotlight: The “Greek Revival”

In America, the Greek Revival style was sometimes called the “National Style” because it was so dominant and widespread through all parts of the nation. Archaeological discoveries in Rome and Greece fueled renewed interest in Classical architecture initially during the Federal Period. This interest peaked because of 4 factors during the 1820s: 1) The War [...]

Stately Queen Anne In S.D. has Connections to Jane Russell

On the stately, tree-lined Reeves Drive in old Grand Forks, the stories have gathered for more than a century.  The stately homes with sweeping yards that stand guard over the old neighborhood seem to have endless tales to tell. And one of these historic homes can now be yours:  504 Reeves Drive– a restored Queen Anne Victorian [...]

Restoration @ Bowne House in Queens, NY

The long-awaited restoration of Flushing’s historic Bowne House could be completed by 2012 after the city acquired the property last week, making it the 23rd home of its kind to join the city’s Historic House Trust.  Described as “the best-preserved example of Anglo-Dutch vernacular residential architecture in the country,” the house still sits on its [...]