The “Historic House Blog” highlights issues relating to owning antique/historic homes, but also focuses on the marketing of these properties for sale. A source for both old house owners and real estate agents, the Historic House Blog provides daily information, always eclectic & interesting, about what makes old houses so fun to own.
Historic House Blog’s principle blogger is Michael J. Emmons, Jr., who has a wealth of experience & expertise in old houses. Michael has an M.A. in American History from the University of Connecticut; he has worked at many historical museums (including The Mark Twain House and Old Sturbridge Village); and he has worked as a Realtor for many years in Connecticut & Ohio, specializing in marketing historic properties for sale.
A contributing blogger is David Byers. David earned a Masters degree from the University of Connecticut and has worked for several years as an historical guide for the National Parks Service, including positions at Boston National Historical Park, Redwood National Park, & Lowell National Historical Park. David was also selected for the Perkins Fellowship at Old York Historical Society in Maine, where he participated in the intensive historical research of the Ramsdell House, which was recently restored & opened to the public in York, Maine.
We love to receive submissions from readers, whether an idea for an article or a nice listing to feature. Don’t hesitate to contact us: emmonz2000@yahoo.com .
by Dan Damon, on 01.02.09 @ 3:12 AM
re: the Lampkin House in Plainfield, NJ
Many thanks for your helpful comment and suggestions to the Courier New article online.
In the off-chance Bill and Edgar did not see the online version of the story (and your comment), I am pointing them toward your website.
All the best for the New Year!
Dan Damon
PLAINFIELD TODAY
The needler in the haystack
http://ptoday.blogspot.com/
C L I P S
Links to essential tri-county area news
http://pclips.blogspot.com/
by John Leeke, on 01.29.09 @ 4:09 PM
Thanks for linking to my website, http://www.HistoricHomeWorks.com, in your “Links & Blogs feature.
How would you like to have my video Reports from the Field right here at Historic House Blog? See it here:
http://historichomeworks.com/hhw/video/rftf.htm
You can easily embed it on any blog or webpage. Let me know if you need help.
Keep up the good blogging.
John
by hammer and hand great works do stand
by Ann, on 02.27.11 @ 10:44 PM
Would like to tell your fans about a deco cottage in East Hampton available for sale. Kindly email me so I can send pictures and a full description, please. Thank you!
by Kathleen O'Connell, on 07.13.11 @ 4:29 PM
I would love to let your readers know about an incredible restored antique in Weston, CT. Let me know how to upload the information and pictures. It really is a truly magnificent property.
by Michael, on 07.13.11 @ 8:52 PM
Hi Kathleen,
Do you have a write up about the property? I found the photos on your website, but there are no “remarks” or history to work with there.
Thanks!
Michael
by E C EMBURY, Jr, on 07.25.11 @ 2:19 PM
I am offering for sale a 1718 Saltbox on Main St East Hampton, NY. Purchased in 1928 by Aymar Embury II, prominent 20th century architect, and his wife Ruth Dean, a prominent landscape architect. Renovated and an addition built to apprx 2500 sq ft, used as a summer home, held in the family, now offered for sale by owner. Private parties, buyers’ agents welcome to inquire.
by Dan Kelley, on 08.28.11 @ 6:29 PM
Great Blog! I was researching sources of information on antique log homes for a friend of mine who I built a website for. His name is Clifford Wagner and I just finished building wagnerloghomes.com
I would appreciate a link to our site from yours, or any help in marketing his site. I have already added a link to your blog on our links page.
Thanks!
by Amy Schmidt, on 03.04.12 @ 9:46 PM
Love your blog and would be thrilled to have you feature our 1855 antique colonial that is for sale on the Jersey Shore – 50 minutes south of NYC. It was built for Henry Cherry, a renown carriage maker in the area. We think our home is a good example of an old home made hip and have attached the home’s site for review. We have more details on the history of the home if interested. Thanks for the consideration!
by Amy Schmidt, on 03.04.12 @ 9:53 PM
So sorry about posting the wrong link above (it’s our business link – my fingers are trained to automatically type it and I couldn’t figure out how to delete the previous post). The house website is: http://www.157broadstreet.com. Thanks again!
by Amadara, on 03.13.12 @ 8:11 AM
Love the site..contact me so we can have a personal conversation.
by Jody, on 05.12.12 @ 2:40 PM
Great Blog!
by Michael@HHB, on 05.12.12 @ 9:34 PM
Thanks, Jody! Glad to have you stop by!
by Catherine Seidenberg, on 05.14.12 @ 10:20 PM
Hi!
We have a gorgeous high-style Federal brick house for sale in Hinesburg, Vermont, that is in need of much renovation, but is moderately liveable. It is a rare find and has many of its original architectural details compeletely intact. How do I go about having it listed here?
Thanks!
Catherine Seidenberg
by Mary, on 07.11.12 @ 12:50 PM
Endangered property!
Buy a property with historical significance and loads of potential in a quaint, sleepy town of Nassau, NY 12123 for $20,000! This building was built about 1840 as a machine shop and saw mill and was expanded between 1936-1939. The property was originally part of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, owned by the Van Rensselaer Family. Since that time, this property has had various uses and been owned by many prominent people, including J.M. Witbeck. It has also been a cider mill, antiques shop and private residence. It has much of the original wood and character! My goal is to find someone who wants to rehab it, but the condition is deteriorating.
The front is a house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and office. The remaining portion is a two story indoor storage area composed mostly of cinder block which has heavy damage, but a good foundation. There is also a one car garage on the end. It is currently uninhabitable due to the fact that no one has lived there since 2005 or 2006. It is located on a residential street with homes 1,100-1,700 sq. ft. valued at $100,000-$200,000. It has public drinking water and a septic system. It is about one mile from Nassau Lake with a creek that runs behind it.
Call Mary #(518) 364-0668 or email 23lakeavenue@gmail.com for more information!
by sean, on 08.01.12 @ 12:35 AM
I was wondering if someone wanted to know the architectural style of a house and possible who the architect might be how would they go about doing it. Do you know anyone who could help me or could you direct me in the right way? I have a small video clip of the house if anyone can help me, just email me, Thanks.
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by Steve Heim, on 02.08.13 @ 1:29 PM
It’s not a blog if you never update it.
by Michael @ HHB, on 02.09.13 @ 10:18 AM
Steve….You’re right, and I apologize! I returned to graduate school for historic preservation, and combined with my family and work obligations, I fear my blog content has been suffering as a result! I hope you’ll hang in there, though. I have several “drafts” of articles I’m working on. Just have to finish them up and get them published!
- Michael @ HHB
by Heather Lamp, on 02.12.13 @ 11:58 AM
We are listing a historic mansion — currently used as B&B but also would be great private home — for sale in a not-so-great location. It’s in a small SC town that is struggling but is easy commute to Charlotte, NC. We’ve had tons of views on oldhouses.com, virtual tour, private website, etc. However, we can’t get any buyers to come see it. Any suggestions?
(here’s link to home’s website: http://www.southernmansion.webs.com)
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