#historic-homes

#historic-homes

There is a unique pride that comes with owning a historic or vintage home. From the hand-carved molding to the solid oak floors that have settled into a comfortable patina, older houses tell a story that modern builds simply cannot replicate. However, behind those plaster walls lies a different kind of history—one that doesn't always age as gracefully as the architecture.

Built in the late 1700s and dubbed the "Halcyon House," the Georgetown property at 3400 Prospect St., NW, has just become the most expensive residential real estate sale in DC's history, according to Compass. The buyer is Joshua Harris, the owner of the Washington Commanders, and his wife, Marjorie, according to the Wall Street Journal. The news comes after the Commanders recently unveiled the design for their new stadium.

Berkeley's historic homes have plenty of charms, but knob-and-tube wiring isn't one of them. Modernizing these antiquated electrical systems can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of home improvement projects, especially HVAC and appliance upgrades. That concern is what led to the creation last November of Mr. Poppy Electric, a Berkeley-based electrical contractor firm founded by longtime friends Tenzin Soepa and Andrei Smith, both Berkeley High School graduates.

When I bought the house, it had an old bar in the basement,

Set in AU Park, this Cape Cod-style house features hardwood floors, a sunroom, and three wood-burning fireplaces. Other highlights include a recreation room, terraced gardens, a patio, and a detached garage. A Silver Spring House Listing agent: Maureen Andary and Grant Thompson, Compass Open house: Sunday, November 9, 1 PM - 3 PM This 1954 house in the West Hillandale neighborhood boasts a living room with a fireplace, oak hardwood floors, and custom built-in shelves and a desk in one of the bedrooms.

Built around 1811 for William Marbury-the Federalist whose Marbury v. Madison case established judicial review-Marbury House is at 3307 N Street in Georgetown. It was home to John and Jacqueline Kennedy from 1957 until they moved into the White House.

The red brick Federal-style dwelling at 3307 N Street in Georgetown has even deeper historic ties: It was built in 1812 for William Marbury, a financier and associate of John Adams. Marbury was the plaintiff in the landmark 1803 Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, establishing the legal power of judicial review. The Kennedys paid $82,000 for the three-story row house, moving in with their baby daughter, Caroline, in 1958 and staying there until JFK's January 1961 presidential inauguration.

An appliance as commonplace as a refrigerator might seem ubiquitous today, but free-standing refrigeration systems weren't always the norm. In fact, if you have an older California home - built in the late-19th or early-20th century - you might just have one of the modern refrigerator's predecessors, the California cooler, in your home. Also known as a cool cabinet or cool pantry, California coolers were strategically placed pantries with slits to the outside to allow airflow.

A 1930 stone residence for the history buffs. Per the listing, Aymar Embury II, who handled a number of the Works Progress Administration projects in New York City, designed this home with stone from a local quarry as part of future Treasury secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s Fishkill Farms estate. FDR was a fan, and the spot became the president's "favored" hunting retreat. It's easy to see why, particularly with the grandeur of original timber beams and the stone mantel and fireplaces, as well as views of the mountains framed by Tudor-style windows. But it's not fusty, with nice modern updates, particularly the Viking appliances in the kitchen.

The Kinko-style houses are characterized by their duplex apartments, each with private entrances, reflecting early 20th-century architectural trends in Brooklyn.

Built in 1898, this five-story home features an ornate iron grille door and boasts 8,200 square feet of luxurious living space, including nine fireplaces.

The large 4,000-square-foot house at 400 St. Paul's Ave. was built in 1908-09 by architect Otto Loeffler and remains a significant architectural landmark.

The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom abode has had many lives since it was built in 1856, starting with its original design by architect Louis E. Reynolds.

The lower half of the island and sink countertops are Santafiora Venata sandstone from Stone Age 'designed and made' to Artichoke's specs. The faucet is by Hansgrohe.

The 1880s house at 744 Carroll Street features vintage details, including woodwork, mantels, and a parlor with an elaborate mantel and interior shutters.