The John T. Stevens House: A “Cotton King’s” Colonial Revival. Built in 1918, this 7,330 sq. ft. brick masterpiece at 116 N Matson St is the crown jewel of the Matson Street Historic District. It was commissioned by John T. Stevens, a legendary South Carolina industrialist who amassed a fortune in the cotton oil industry…
c. 1900 Brick Victorian: Preserved Millwork & Modern Function Situated in the heart of Punxsutawney, this turn-of-the-century residence (c. 1900) stands as a testament to the enduring quality of Victorian brick construction. The interior is defined by its substantial material integrity, showcasing the gorgeous, unpainted woodwork that is the hallmark of the era. From the…
Old West End Vernacular: Unpainted Millwork & Circular Flow Located in Toledo’s renowned Old West End Historic District, this c. 1900 residence offers a substantial 3,624 square feet of living space defined by its high degree of material integrity. The exterior presents the classic neighborhood invitation: a generous wrap-around porch that serves as a transitional…
Constructed in 1898, this Queen Anne Victorian preserves the specific architectural vocabulary of the turn of the century while addressing the practical necessities of modern living. The entryway sets the tone with an original hardwood door leading immediately into a parlor defined by the home’s signature feature: a set of curved turret windows. This architectural…
Commissioned in 1897 for Eli Winch and constructed by noted builder Hans Bille, this residence is a textbook definition of the Queen Anne style. The exterior massing is a study in late Victorian asymmetry, characterized by a pyramidal hipped roof, gabled wings, and a wrap-around porch defined by traditional turned spindlework. It stands not just…
Dating to 1891, this residence exemplifies the vertical ambition of the late Victorian era. The structure is defined by its complex roofline and, most notably, a striking three-story turret that anchors the elevation. This is not merely a decorative flourish; it provides a specific interior spatial experience and marks the home as a significant example…
This c. 1910 residence offers a study in early 20th-century domestic scale. Sited on a substantial 0.39-acre parcel (spanning nearly 2.5 standard lots), the home retains the generous spatial volume of its era, featuring four bedrooms capable of accommodating large furniture—a spatial luxury often missing in later bungalows. The interior is defined by preserved millwork…
While tax records often default to a generic “1900” date, the architectural evidence of this Albany residence suggests a provenance dating closer to 1878. For the historic home enthusiast, this property presents an incredibly rare scenario: a home where the decorative aesthetic of the late 19th century has not been stripped away. The interior retains…
This c. 1888 residence stands as a substantial example of Pittsburgh’s late 19th-century residential boom. Defined by complex massing—including turreted towers and steeply pitched gables—the structure commands its corner lot with the verticality expected of the era. The interior volume is generous, boasting ten-foot ceilings and the requisite heavy pocket doors that allow for the…
Built in 1892, the Bliss House stands among Denver’s most significant surviving Victorian residences. Commissioned by Dr. Gerald Bliss—first Surgeon General of the Colorado Territory—and designed by William Lang in partnership with Pugh, the house reflects a moment when architecture in Denver was both ambitious and deeply expressive. One of only five remaining Lang-designed homes…
Built in 1890, this Victorian on Thayer Street is a substantial and flexible residence rooted in Rochester’s Historic Park Avenue neighborhood. Its wide front porch—overlooking a private front and side yard screened by mature hedges—sets the tone for a house designed to balance public presence with quiet retreat. Inside, the foyer immediately establishes the home’s…
This residence, constructed in 1920, is a striking example of the French Eclectic and Tudor Revival styles that defined the “Storybook” era of American residential architecture. Its defining feature—a masonry turret housing the main entry—anchors the elevation and provides an architectural whimsy grounded in solid brick construction. The interior vocabulary is consistent with the era’s…
It is increasingly rare to find a Victorian of this vintage where the architectural vernacular has remained so fiercely protected. Built in 1895, this Killingly residence is defined by its high degree of material integrity—a home where the updates have been executed with a strict reverence for the original structure. The interior volume is announced…
Constructed c. 1890, the William Arnott House is a substantial Queen Anne Victorian that commands attention through its complex massing and preserved architectural vocabulary. This is not merely a home near the water; it is a study in late 19th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by a wrap-around porch that defines its silhouette and connects the structure to…
Set on five open acres in St. Clair County, this pre-1900 residence stands as a quiet survivor of Alabama’s rural architectural past. Built around the turn of the century, the house reflects a time when homes were shaped by land, materials, and long-term use rather than speed of construction. The interior retains a traditional layout,…