Biltmore Estate: A Gilded Age Mansion in the Blue Ridge Mountains Created by House-History On 13 November, 2024 The Biltmore Estate, nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, stands as a testament to the Gilded Age in America, a period of unprecedented wealth and extravagance. More than just a grand mansion, it is a story of ambition, artistry, and enduring legacy. In the late 1880s, George Washington Vanderbilt II, the youngest son of William Henry Vanderbilt, embarked on a quest to create a country retreat where he could pursue his passions for art, literature, and horticulture.« Read more » #asheville #biltmore #biltmoreestate #estate #historical homes #historical homes america #historical homes usa #house history #hurricane #mansion #northcarolina Cancel replyName Email Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
The Berkeley Plantation Story- 12602 Harrison Landing Rd. Created by House-History On 8 November, 2024 Berkeley Plantation’s story begins in 1619 as Berkeley Hundred, a settlement established by English colonists. Upon their arrival, they held a thanksgiving prayer service, marking what some consider the first official Thanksgiving in America. The early years were marked by hardship, including conflicts with the Powhatan Confederacy. In 1726, Benjamin Harrison IV built the grand Georgian mansion that stands today. The plantation thrived, growing tobacco and other crops, and became the birthplace of prominent figures like Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S.« Read more » #historic homes #historic homes in the usa #historic homes Virginia #historical homes #house history #Virginia Cancel replyName Email Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Woodford Mansion, 2300 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA Created by House-History On 18 October, 2024 This historic mansion, built around 1756, stands at 2300 N 33rd Street. It was the first house in Philadelphia to be built according to the opulent Georgian colonial architectural style. Today, it is a museum and a National Historic Landmark. The Owners of the Woodford Mansion This luxurious mansion was built on 12 acres of land in southwest Philadelphia, with the prospect of becoming the holiday residence of William Coleman.« Read more » Cancel replyName Email Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA Created by House-History On 18 October, 2024 A historical landmark in Philadelphia, the Betsy Ross House is a typical Pennsylvania colonial building dating back to the 1700s, home of the famous Betsy Ross, the woman who is believed to have sewed the first American flag. Who Was Besty Ross? Elizabeth Griscom Ross, born in 1752, was an American upholsterer famously known for reportedly having created the first or second official U.S.« Read more » #historic homes #historic homes in the usa #historic homes of Philadelphia #historic houses Philadelphia #historic Philadelphia #historic places Pennsylvania #historic places Philadelphia #Philadelphia historic homes #Philadelphia history Cancel replyName Email Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
The Pontalba Buildings - 1850 House, 523 St Ann St., New Orleans Created by House-History On 20 September, 2024 Located in the central French Quarter of New Orleans, the 1850 House is a neoclassical-style row house that stands on Jackson Square, precisely at 523 St. Ann Street. Thanks to the Louisiana State Museum’s intervention, the house is now a Museum that makes it possible for visitors to experience the lifestyle of an upper-class family during New Orleans’ splendour in the 19th century.« Read more » #historic homes of new orleans #historic places new orleans #historic properties in new orleans #history of new orleans #important houses in new orleans #important places in new orleans #New orleans #where to visit new orleans Cancel replyName Email Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
