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The Lalaurie Mansion in New Orleans

The LaLaurie Mansion: Nicolas Cage’s Haunted Investment

Created by House-History
On 7 October, 2025

In the heart of the French Quarter, at 1140 Royal Street, stands one of New Orleans’ most infamous houses: the LaLaurie Mansion. From the street, its iron balconies and grand façade reflect the elegance of 19th-century Creole architecture. Yet, behind its walls lies a history marked by cruelty and tragedy. For a brief period in the 2000s, the mansion drew headlines again when actor Nicolas Cage became its owner, an investment that proved short-lived.

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The Buckner Mansion: Hollywood Meets Historic Grandeur

Created by House History
On 18 September, 2025

Did you know that in the Garden District, the Buckner Mansion stands as one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks? It has towering Corinthian columns, iron balconies, and expansive grounds. Most people know it today as the infamous “Miss Robichaux’s Academy” from American Horror Story: Coven, but the Buckner Mansion’s true story goes back over a century and a half, rooted in the wealth and ambition of 19th-century New Orleans.

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Wide-angle shot of Hearst Castle’s grand entrance with stone steps, palm trees, and classic California sunlight

The Hearst Castle

Created by House-History
On 24 March, 2025

Tucked high in the hills of San Simeon, California, there’s a place that looks like it was pulled straight from a movie set—but it’s all real. Hearst Castle isn’t just a mansion; it’s a jaw-dropping, story-filled estate built by one of America’s most powerful men, with a flair for drama, art, and over-the-top luxury.

So, how did this place come to be?

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Exterior view of the Harry F. Legg House showcasing its historic architecture, elegant facade, and scenic city skyline backdrop

The Harry F. Legg House

Created by House-History
On 24 February, 2025

The Harry F. Legg House, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, beautifully combines timeless historic charm with modern practicality. Situated in a prime location within walking distance to US Bank Stadium and the Convention Center, this home offers the perfect balance of convenience, character, and versatility.

This stunning property features:
5 spacious bedrooms and 4 baths, ideal for comfortable living or hosting guests.

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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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Ernest Hemingway's childhood home is a historic home in Oak Park, IL.

Ernest Hemingway Childhood Home

Created by House-History
On 9 January, 2024

Not many people know this, but this historic house in Oak Park is what Ernest Hemingway called home for the first six years of his life.

Ernest Hemingway Childhood Home: the House of a Future Nobel Prize Winner

Hemingway’s maternal grandfather, Ernest Hall, built the home in 1890, choosing architect Wesley Arnold to design it. To this day, the Earnest Hemingway Childhood Home maintains many of its original features, which allow visitors to easily imagine what the house must have felt like for little Ernest Hemingway.

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