http://historichouseblog.com ...Daily Musings on the Historic Homes Market Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:55:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I received my latest e-newsletter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I was pleased to find an interesting interview with Charles Drayton, which  made me recall my own visit to historic Drayton Hall in 2007.   [Click here to read that National Trust article]. If you've never been, Drayton Hall is a stunning, circa ... http://historichouseblog.com/2010/01/18/historic-houses-we-love-drayton-hall-charleston-sc/ An Historic 2 bedroom, 2 bath House in New York City has just sold for $2.1 Million. In and of itself, that isn't all that newsworthy, but owners in the market to sell historic homes that are on the smaller side can take heart at this sale- the house is ... http://historichouseblog.com/2010/01/15/new-yorks-narrowest-sells-for-21-million/ At the height of the goldrush, in the year 1849, Daniel Ward left St. Joseph County in northern Indiana in pursuit of gold in California.  Two years later, Ward returned with a "small fortune."  By the end of the Civil War, in 1865, he had erected a grand Itaianate mansion ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/12/18/indiana-home-of-true-forty-niner-to-be-moved/ One of the most fascinating things about historic homes is their unique story -- and sometimes even the historical artifacts -- associated with the home.  Obviously, these historical tales and antique objects are powerful in connecting old house lovers with the one-of-a-kind past of their historic home.  They also can be powerful marketing points when offering a ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/12/07/historic-homeowners-unearth-artifacts-in-their-kent-island-md-home/ 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 ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/11/19/historic-style-spotlight-the-greek-revival/ 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-- ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/11/14/stately-queen-anne-in-sd-has-connections-to-jane-russell/ 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 ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/11/09/restoration-bowne-house-in-queens-ny/ It may seem like the economy is worse than we thought when $1.00 is too much for buyers to spend on a historic house! In the desirable town of  Barrington, Illinois, that is exactly what has happened.  Three old houses were slated for demolition unless a buyer (or buyers) saved them from the wrecking ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/10/31/when-1-historic-houses-are-not-1-houses/ (Almost) 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 ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/07/15/featured-listing-sawmill-18th-century-penssylvania-stone-house/ A FREE workshop on historic house research is to be held at the Birmingham Public Library on Saturday, July 18th.  Sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Commission & the Birmingham Historical Society, the event will feature 3 speakers and 2 authors who will be signing books.   The event starts at ... http://historichouseblog.com/2009/07/09/birmingham-al-library-to-host-historic-house-research-workshop/