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Second Empire in Staunton
This Second Empire beauty is located in Staunton, Virginia. She was built in 1884 and contributes to the Gospel Hill Historic District.
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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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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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Colorful Ashland, Virginia Victorian
How about a bit of color?! The Chenery House was built around 1891. James and Ida raised 5 children here including Christopher Chenery who was known for breeding and foaling the famous Secretariat! He became ill and his daughter Penny took over and Secretariat went on to take the victory at the 1973 Triple Crown.…
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C.W. Miller House in Staunton
Circa 1899, the C. W. Miller House is an iconic piece of history in Staunon, Virginia. It housed the Mary Baldwin College’s music department for many years, but was converted back to a private residence in 1993. Over 6,000 square feet!
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Virginia Home with Shocking Story
I promised you details on this house that I found on the side of the interstate so here it is! Bear with me. It’s got quite a history! This land started with a log tavern. It was a hostel for travelers, but had quite a reputation in the area. The innkeeper was known to take…
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Restoration in Richmond
This one in Richmond, Virginia has come a long way! Foreclosed on in 2014, it has gotten a complete renovation. Simple in architecture, but I do spy some detailed cutouts on that eave! Circa 1905.
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Historic Graham’s Forge Mill
How beautiful is this building?! Graham’s Forge Mill in Graham’s Forge, Virginia is an abandoned grist mill that was built in 1890. So neat to see a rustic mill with Victorian architecture. Five stories high! The mill is named for David Graham, who acquired the forge in 1826 and later left it to his son,…
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The Owl’s Eyes Glow at Night!
It’s hard to believe this is a historic house! “Oakdene” in Staunton, Virginia was built in 1893 for Lieutenant Governor Edward Echols. Its been meticulously restored over the last 25 years. This one is FULL of neat features including a secret door (to the wine cellar), library with rolling ladder, and even an elevator. If…
