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One of the historic homes in New Orleans, The Presbytère is pictured here on a blue-sky day.

The Presbytère, 751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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On 30 January, 2024

The Presbytère, also known as The Presbytère houses, were originally funded by a Spanish philanthropist to resemble Louisiana’s Cabildo in 1791. The Cabildo was a Spanish Colonial building used by the local government and remains Louisiana’s most important historical building. While the Presbytère portrayed the same elegance as The Cabildo, the structure was built on the site of Capuchin monks, giving The Presbytère its name.

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This is an image of the Wyckoff House in New York City on a sunny day, one of the oldest historical houses in New York.

Wyckoff House, 1652

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On 22 January, 2024

This structure is known to be the oldest house in New York City – nearly 400 years old. That is ancient for the United States, considering our short history compared to the rest of the world. Originally built by European migrants, it remains the oldest example of a Dutch saltbox frame house in the USA, although it’s been restored a handful of times over the years.

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Another historic American home, Edgar Allan Poe's Cottage in the Bronx in New York City is a notable home in the history of the United States.

Edgar Allan Poe Cottage

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On 19 January, 2024

At the end of his life, Edgar Allan Poe resided in this small cottage in the Bronx. His wife, Virginia, suffered from Tuberculosis and the pair thought that a new lifestyle, away from the polluted streets of downtown NYC, would help her to recover her health. Of course, being away from the hustle and bustle of city life also encouraged Poe’s writing, and he crafted famous works like “Annabel Lee”, “The Bells”, and “Eurika” while living here.

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Black and white image of Frank Lloyd Wright's historic house in Oak Park, Illinois.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

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On 18 January, 2024

Well-known architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic house and design studio was first built in 1889. He was just 22 years old and needed a $5,000 loan from his employer. Wow, those were the days!

He and his family lived there until 1909 and helped raise six children during his time living there, now known as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.

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A view of the historic home the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC on a sunny day.

Woodrow Wilson House on S Street

Created by House-History
On 18 January, 2024

This mansion joined the Wilson family as a gift to Woodrow’s wife, Edith, after he completed his presidency. Wilson purchased the home without having ever set foot inside it or seeing it in person. When the couple did finally move in they added a billiard room, a brick garage, and an in-house library for his over 8,000 books.

In 1923, he made his final public appearance from his balcony.

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