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Oldest Brick Dwelling in US
Bacon’s Castle in Surry County, Virginia is the oldest documented brick dwelling in the United States! It’s an extremely rare example of Jacobean architecture in the New World. Built in 1665 for Arthur Allen, he didn’t live much longer after its completion and left it to his son. It’s named “Bacon’s Castle” because it was
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Lovely Lavender Home in Ashland
The Isaacs House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1887 right on the rail line. One of the girls that grew up in this home, Lila Isaacs, was married here in 1895. Right after the ceremony, they stepped right onto the train in front of the home and headed off to their honeymoon! There were
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Fayetteville, TN Italianate
I love this unique Italianate in Fayetteville, Tennessee! Circa 1853.
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Snow-Covered Abandoned Home
“Old houses are full with memories and that’s why they resist to collapse.” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
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Historic Harriman Home
The Sparks-Tarwater House in Harriman. Circa 1912. I’m digging that huge porch!
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Gospel Hill Historic Home
The Caldwell House in Staunton, Virginia was built in 1898. It contributes to the Gospel Hill Historic District which was given its name in the 1790s when religious meetings were held at Sampson Eagon’s blacksmith shop in the area.
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Highland Park Historic Home
The Highland Park neighborhood in Richmond is slowly getting a face lift and it shows. This home there was built in 1895 and has been renovated over the last few years. I love seeing old homes being brought back to life again!
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Adairville, KY Gothic Home
A little gothic revival cutie for you today. All that trim is like icing! Circa 1925 in Kentucky. Photo creds go to my husband on this one. Great job babe!
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Victorian Haggard House
The Haggard House in Rockwood, Tennessee. Circa 1905. The Queen Anne mixed with those big colonial columns makes this one interesting. Haggard was a lawyer and a local leader in politics. He lived here with his wife Katherine.
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Unique Harriman House
The Gibson House was built circa 1892 in Harriman, Tennessee. It was built for David Gibson who began Gibson Agricultural Works. They made farm equipment. His home was described as “unique in its architectural design with a rounded front of general design and very pleasing.” Unique indeed!
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