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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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