Last month, we gave you a basic road map to help you navigate securing local historic district designation for your community. Today’s toolkit will focus on one of those steps: determining the edges of your district.... Read More →
I enjoyed the last Transformers movie, but these properties don’t turn into larger-than-life superhero toys. Rather, the ones featured below have all been used as something else at one point ... a tavern, vineyard, even a former Coast Guard station. But now they're all are available to be your next home. (Perhaps in the new year?)
A view of the Neala vineyards nestled in the Blue Ridge Foothills.
Neala Vineyard -- Madison, Virginia
Tucked in a valley between Washington, D.C. and the University of Virginia, this c. 1840 Greek Revival is more than just a house (though what a house it is, with carefully restored features, a library, and more). The 209 acres also come with a productive vineyard as well as beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Foothills from every angle. Price tag: $3,750,000... Read More →
Our last historic properties post brought you three very snazzy homes. This week’s post features three more humble properties that are interesting, unique, and sure to catch your eye, and all under $300,000. Enjoy!
Front view of the Historic Log Lodge in Luray, VA.
Historic Log Lodge -- Luray, Virginia
The Historic Real Estate website describes this lodge as a “must-see for the pioneer at heart!” This truly authentic log house comes with a barn and two guest cottages, all of which sit high on a hill with a dreamy view of the Shenandoah River. Price tag: $250,000
The Whiskey Bonding Barn, now event space in Molena, GA.
Whiskey Bonding Barn -- Molena, Georgia
A great example of re-use, this c. 1870 storage barn for aging whiskey has been renovated into gallery and event space. Large enough to host 100 people in a reception-style event, the barn has modern restrooms and tent space on the adjacent grass terrace. Price tag: $202,000
Victorian Home in Cadillac, MI, chock full of great features.
Three-Story Queen Ann Victorian Home -- Cadillac, Michigan
This Victorian home has everything from original refinished wood floors on two levels, two fireplaces, and a grandiose foyer, to a “maid’s” staircase leading from the kitchen to the second floor and a detached two car garage. Read the full description for even more features. Price tag: $144,900
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USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
As a writer at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I often get to talk with local preservationists and hear about their thoughts, memories, and feelings on places they love. I enjoy telling their stories and getting to feel like a part of something bigger. Today, I have my own story to share.
Three weeks ago, I visited Pearl Harbor, one of our country’s most poignant historic places and one that we are remembering and honoring today.... Read More →
Fire.
It’s a small word, but a dangerous threat to historic structures. Once a building burns, it’s changed forever, which means the walls, furniture, and unique historic elements lose their original ability to tell their full story. And historic preservation is nothing if not about preserving the stories places tell.... Read More →
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