Delaware County Pennsylvania has many old houses. Some older houses still have the original flooring from when they were built 100+ years ago.
I enjoy visiting a house that still has its original hardwood floors because the craftmenship that went into laying these floors is one that is not duplicated today. In particular, the corner accents and side lines.
The accents in the below photos is very common in this area. And it makes me wonder who even came up with this particular pattern?
Gloria rarely do I see older homes here in AZ with details in the wood floor pattern. I do remember running into quite often in MN and the floors were incredible - true craftsmanship.
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS,CRB But you all have those wonderful adobe houses!
Gloria,
I believe these patterns come from old mansions both in America and in Europe is where you commonly see them. A
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Not surprised to hear Ron and Alexandra Seigel A as many stone workers and other builders back then were coming from Europe and bringing their wonderful skills. I was wondering how they settled on that one particular pattern that is so prevalent here. Guess a trademark. Thanks for stopping by!
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
I am more of a modern person but I think this was work done with care and love.
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Amazing artistry. I love those old patterns too. They simply don't build them like that anymore.
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Gloria & Doug, I so agree, the older homes with original hardwood flooring have such great detail. Your photos are stunning floors!
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
True craftsmanship. I love the patterns and thought that went into creating such a lovely masterpiece with wood flooring. And as others have said, you don't see it being done much these days. :)
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Thank you Joan Cox . It is sad when these old floors have to get torn up because of heavy wear and tear.
Joan Cox
Denver, CO
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD it if its done today it costs a pretty penny to do so!
That flooring is beautiful! I love the attention to details and fine craftsmanship. It was made with labor of love. I have not see patterns like that before. Thank you for sharing. I like that it still looks new and not scuffed up. scratched, or stained.
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Gloria I was here the other day and I got side tracked and did not leave a comment... I was thinking maybe a Frank Lloyd Wright type style...Endre
Gloria Todor
Springfield, PA
Patricia Feager Yes I too like the fact that they are in such good shape!
Endre Barath, Jr. that is a good thought...yes very much in that style.
I absolutely love old houses for the woodwork and the charm you don't get in more modern day construction. This is a very unique floor you've shown us. I don't think I've seen one like that. It's cool. Thanks for sharing.
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