Historic House Blog

This one caught my eye right away . . . what curb appeal!  If you love the charm, character and mystique of the 18th century, but still want all the upscale amenities and convenience of a modern lifestyle, then 3314 Saw Mill will not disappoint! 

Today, we feature the Dr. Henry Dimock Home- an 1848 Greek Revival in the town of Limington, Maine. Stately and welcoming, this elegantly restored Greek Revival was built around 1848 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits in the Limington Village Historic District in Southern Maine, surrounded by 23 other homes and [...]

Today, we feature Harmony Hall- a former school, Sunday school, meetinghouse, and coal shed that was originally built in 1752 and most recetly transformed into a beautiful single-family home in Easton, Massachusetts. Harmony Hall has been integral part of the South Easton Massachusetts community. Recorded construction dates to 1752. But local history suggests it may [...]

Today, we feature the 1912 Abbott House- a Prairie-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s chief draftsman in Hinsdale, Illinois.   In 1912, William Drummond, Frank Lloyd Wright’s chief draftsman, was commissioned by photographer Gordon C. Abbott to build his home in Hinsdale, Illinois. Drummond’s design is an excellent example of Wright’s Prairie School style, with broad overhanging [...]

Every week on this blog, we highlight a historic property that captures our attention.  Each Listing of the Week is currently offered for sale and listed on our sponsor website, www.HistoricHomesMarketplace.com. We hope that you will not only enjoy a look at a beautiful antique property, but you might even pick up some marketing ideas for selling your [...]

Every week on this blog, we highlight a historic property that captures our attention.  Each Listing of the Week is currently offered for sale and listed on our sponsor website, www.HistoricHomesMarketplace.com. We hope that you will not only enjoy a look at a beautiful antique property, but you might even pick up some marketing ideas for selling your [...]

Every once in awhile on this blog, we highlight a historic property that captures our attention.  These houses are usually currently offered for sale, and are usually listed on our sponsor website, www.HistoricHomesMarketplace.com .  We hope that you will not only enjoy a look at a beautiful antique property, but you might even pick up [...]

Wanna out-history your neighbor’s historic house?  How about purchasing this 11th century manor house from Yorkshire, England, listed on eBay through March 5th?  The owner claims that there is “a rich history of characters who owned and lived at the Manor, back to the times of the Norman Conquest.”  The owner has apparenty done extensive [...]

Unfortunately, I do not have enough extra money in my change jar to buy this property for my wife, but maybe some of you are looking for a nice Valentine’s Day gift for your special somebody!  This incredible looking B&B– a former mill site– is located in Asheville, NC, and is currently offered for sale at [...]

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, which makes tomorrow his 200th birthday. Historic organizations in Washington, DC, his home state of Illinois, his birth state of Kentucky, and across the country are preparing celebrations for this bicentennial. You can check out the complete events calendar, along with all of the Lincoln info and [...]