Cedar Grove was originally located in northeast Philadelphia, beginning with a simple plan completed in 1750, with additions over the years. Five generations of the Morris family lived in the farmhouse from 1793 to 1926 when the building was acquired … Continue reading →
Fairmount Park Historic Houses
The Fairmount Park System is made up of 62 different areas throughout the City of Brotherly Love. The largest concentration of parkland is located on both sides of the Schuylkill River – from the Philadelphia Art Museum in the south, … Continue reading →
Old Fairbanks House, DedhamFairbanks House, completed in 1641, is the oldest building in the United States using wood-frame construction.
Eight generations of the family maintained their home in the original condition for 350 years, and now the Fairbanks House Historical Site in Dedham, MA is open to the public from May 1 -- October 31 .
Benjamin Hall, Jr. House - Medford, MA
The Hall family created the Old Medford Rum distillery, and many years later the Benjamin Hall Jr House was made for the beloved son and his bride.
The staircase landing was made with a unique feature hidden in the walls.