Traces of the Past: Historic Homes

Before and after of The Admiral’s House in Charleston, SC. This Neo-Classical home, locally known as the Admiral’s House was built in 1905 for the Commandant of the Charleston Navy Yard. Officially called Quarters A, the house boasts features that are indicative of its residents’ high rank. The majestic estate is available for weddings and events with the additional offering of overnight stays. Photos by Charleston Hardware Co.

The Ransom Gillis House is a historic home located at 205 Alfred Street (formerly 63 Alfred prior to renumbering) in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Brush Park district. It was designed by Henry T. Brush and George D. Mason and built between 1876 and 1878. The structure, unoccupied since the mid-1960s, was “mothballed” by the City of Detroit in 2005/2006, in hopes of restoration in the future. On November 1, 2015, the completely refurbished home opened its doors to the public after a thorough renovation in a joint project between HGTV, Rehab Addict Nicole Curtis and Detroit-based mortgage lender Quicken Loans. The project resulted in an eight-part special that aired on HGTV.

Grand staircase in Abandoned mansion in Germany built in 1867.

Grand and beautiful staircase in abandoned mansion.

Abandoned House in California.

The Armour-Stiner House is an octagon-shaped and domed Victorian-style house located at 45 West Clinton Avenue in Irvington, in Westchester County, New York. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is the only known fully domed octagonal residence. The house was modeled after Donato Bramante's 1502 Tempietto in Rome, which in turn was based on a Tholos, a type of ancient classical temple. Photo by

99 River Road, Nyack, NY 10960
$1,650,000, 7 beds, 6 baths, 4,900 sqft
This one of a kind Cobblestone Craftsman inspired home is set on 1.40 acre and is carved into a 1700's sandstone quarry. Originally known as Willow Knoll it was built for James Ellicot, the inventor of the air brake as a summer residence. This exceptional estate consists of both a main house plus a 1000 sf guest house. Boasting expansive river views, pastoral gardens and extensive stonework the property exudes a peaceful feeling - a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Both homes feature extensive and original details including hand hewn benches, moldings, stone fireplaces, and surprise built ins and cubbies. The extra wide wrap around porch with its grand arches was crafted to present the river views as if in a Hudson Valley water color painting, and is perfect for staying cool on a hot summer day. The floor plan is open with generously sized rooms, high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, and antique glass. The Chef's kitchen with its commercial grade stove, and thick marble counters opens onto the perfect breakfast room and butlers pantry with a great open gas fireplace. The primary bedroom is ensuite and features a round window alcove which perfectly frames the river below as well as a domed ceiling. The sweetest guest house has been home to a variety of writers and actors including Game of Thrones Peter Dinklage. The guest house is perfect for artists, writers, yoga or extra income. Equidistant to the Villages of Nyack and Piermont

The Roebuck, Southwark London. It was built around 1892.
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This is the Conrad-Caldwell House, located in the Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky.

Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, once owned by American singer Elvis Presley. Presley is buried there, as are his parents, paternal grandmother, grandson, and daughter. Graceland was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991, becoming the first site recognized for significance related to rock music. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006, also a first for such a site. Photo by

Muncie, IN’s Historic 1892 Shaw House on Washington St.