Historic House Blog

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 [...]

Joe Yocius, “Low Country Joe,” a long-time Re/Max Realtor on Daufuskie Island in South Carolina has been Keeper of the Bloody Point Light for the last ten years. He has decided to pass along the Lighthouse and its 126-year legacy along to a new generation. The light house and the surrounding 2.7 acres are up for sale [...]

All across the world, millions have become “Irish for the Day” and are joining in the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. They’re wearing green outfits, going to parades, drinking Guiness, eating corned beef and cabbage, and offering “Top of the Mornin”s like Leprechauns. Many cities around the world dye the waters in their fountains green in [...]

The St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Joplin, Missouri has a great offer for you:   A brick, circa 1908, Craftsman bungalow for just $1.  Yes, one dollar.  Of course, the catch is that you have to move the property to another location.  This historic property, which is located at 728 S. Byers Avenue, appears to be in terrific [...]

I photographed this house several years ago, but unfortunately, I cannot claim the above as one as my own photos.  A few days after my visit, I was contacted by the owner who sent me her own photos of her house.  The above photograph is one of hers, and it is one of my favorite old house pictures, for [...]

This 1890s 22×26 log home was taken apart in Noble, Wisconsin, and moved to Marietta, Georgia, where craftsman Louis Michael (Mike) Jones restored and reassembled it. There is a newer timber frame addition off the back, which makes for 1404 total square feet of living space. With the restoration work finished, the log home is now for ready for [...]

I snapped the above photo of The Hamilton-Turner Inn (ca. 1873) in December 2007.  It is one of my favorite photos from my trip to Savanah.  I am very much enamoured with this historic house– an infatuation that goes well beyond my usual admiration for Second Empire mansions.  I generally do not like excessive, over-the-top ornamentation on historic [...]

There’s a sign on the tree coming into town that says “Population – 4.” The population actually peaked at 50 around 1925, but that sign actually needs some updating now- the permanent population now stands at “0″ and the whole town of Albert, Texas is up for sale. Wikipedia describes it as a “ghost town” [...]

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 [...]