historic homes: Frank Lloyd Wright - Anything of his design on the market? - 05/27/11 05:10 AM
Frank Lloyd Wright was an exceptional architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 projects, which resulted in more than 500 completed works.  Many of these completed works are located in our Chicago Area. Wright was ahead of his time promoting 'organic architecture' (promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world), was a leader of the Prairie School movement of architecture of which we are all familiar. His work included original and innovative examples of many different building types, including offices, churches, schools, skyscrapers, hotels, and museums. Wright also often designed many of the interior elements of his … (47 comments)

historic homes: Chimney Pots - 10/22/09 05:09 AM
Chimney Pots
Do I need one?  Do I want one?  Should I get one?  It's the newest trend in spicing up the exterior of your home!
Personally, I love how they look!  Chimney pots were traditionally unglazed terracotta pots with a tapered shape, designed to increase the draft of a chimney while providing an ornamental cap to a building. Their use is first recorded in the thirteenth century, and they were an important aid to heating during the time when fireplaces were the main source of warmth.
Belying the name pot, chimney pots are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, styles … (11 comments)

historic homes: Historic Homes and Old Houses For Sale - 08/24/09 10:16 AM
Historic Home Information and Discussions
Love older homes and ornate woodworking and grand entrances?  Think you would like to own a piece of history but don't know where to start? I've compiled a few things where you can begin your search into 'yesteryear'.  
Historic Properties website lists homes by region for homes of historical significance.  The states are not quite placed where you would think in the regions, so it's best to scan by state. Pictures and pricing are given of each home offered.

Historic House Specialists, Tradesman, Contractors and Consultants are also listed in this particular link.  From claw foot tub specialists to kitchen … (1 comments)

 
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