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Carved Mantels & Modern Mechanics This turn-of-the-century residence stands as a testament to the transition between Victorian ornamentation and 20th-century solidity. The interior is defined immediately by its joinery: a stunning arched entry frames the main staircase, a specific architectural flourish that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The front parlor retains its original unpainted woodwork and is anchored by an ornate, carved wood-mantled fireplace—the undisputed focal point of the living volume. For the purist, the functional… Read More »Classic 1900 Victorian with Timeless Charm

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 outdoor room, connecting the private residence to the historic streetscape. The interior is a study in unpainted natural wood—a feature often lost to generations of… Read More »Historic Old West End Home | Wraparound Porch & Classic Woodwork 

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 of local Queen Anne vernacular. The interior volume respects the material standards of the period. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the residence, grounding a layout that… Read More »Stunning 1891 Victorian Home circa 1891: $185,000

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 and specific tactile details often stripped from renovated properties, including multiple stained glass panels and an original manual mechanical twist doorbell. The connection between the… Read More »Charming 1910 Home on Nearly 2.5 Lots: $105,000

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 elements that are almost universally lost in other homes of this vintage: original light fixtures and vintage wallpaper. These are not merely “dated” features but… Read More »The Beam House: 1878 Time Capsule, Rare Interior Survivors

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 compartmentalization of the formal parlors. Unpainted woodwork and stained glass fenestration remain intact, providing the specific atmospheric light found in homes of this vintage. Crucially… Read More »1888 Pittsburgh Victorian: Turrets & Dual Staircases