April 2009 Blog Posts (6)

"Stonebridge" - Chadds Ford, PA Photo Tour

I finagled my way into a grand Georgian Revival built around 1914 by a brewery owner and took extensive photos and video. Photos are ready now here.

Added by John (OldHouseTours.com) on April 23, 2009 at 10:21pm — 2 Comments

Can anyone help us with naming this deco tile?

My husband and I recently bought a home that has this marble looking tile around the fireplace and in one bathroom. The realtor told us it is original to the home (built in 1925) and the tile was made in Evansville IN. Production was stopped in the 1920's as well. I believe the realtor called it "victor light" but I have not been able to find any info on the internet. Does anyone know what this is, and any… Continue

Added by MallorySusott on April 20, 2009 at 10:21am — 3 Comments

Get Out the Vote for Preservation

When I was in Boston last month, I walked the Freedom Trail and marveled at the countless architectural gems I stumbled upon around seemingly every corner of that history-steeped city. Today I found out that I can help fund preservation efforts at one of them. Thanks to the Partners in Preservation program, a joint effort by American Express and The National Trust, 25 historic sites are eligible for grants of up to $100,000 to fund preservation efforts. Members of the public get one online vote… Continue

Added by Demetra on April 16, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

NOW Fully Showcased and Elegantly Furnished Benjamin Stanley Freeman Home OPEN HOUSE

The elegantly furnished Benjamin Stanley Freeman Home will be open to the public for an OPEN HOUSE next week. Also get a FREE gift certificate to Cabot House Furniture!

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Come see the amazing, fully restored, modernized and elegantly furnished 1877 Victorian Italianate home in North Attleboro MA. This magnificent home appeared as the feature story in the Boston Globe’s and Providence Journal’s Sunday Real Estate sections in March… Continue

Added by Bruce Rosenbaum on April 15, 2009 at 8:37am — No Comments

Leeke Interviewed at PCLS

Hey, Ken Follett interviewed me over at the PCLS blog:

http://pcls-updates.blogspot.com/2009/04/pcls-interview-john-leeke.html

Added by John Leeke on April 10, 2009 at 5:31pm — No Comments

"New" Bungalow Under Construction

I have a vacation spot down in Maryland and the bad news is that the house burned down in 2007. The good news is that the rebuild is under way. Although I'm a Victorian nut, I'm also a big fan of the Bungalow style and have designed the house to take hints from this style. The windows, rooflines, overhangs, dormer, combo siding/shakes, and eventually the front porch reflect this intent.

Sharing an in-progress photo:…

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Added by John (OldHouseTours.com) on April 3, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments