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Visiting the c. 1775 Bourne Farm
18th Century | Architecture | Barnstable | Falmouth | Massachusetts | Photos

Visiting the c. 1775 Bourne Farm

Take a virtual photo walk with me through the historic Bourne Farm in North Falmouth, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Last week I gave a house…

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Taking a Stroll at Historic Deerfield
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Taking a Stroll at Historic Deerfield

Historic Deerfield in western Massachusetts is one of the most stunningly preserved historic neighborhoods in New England.  The museum of over 40 buildings is also…

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The Doors of Wickford, Rhode Island – Part 2
Architecture | Photos | Rhode Island

The Doors of Wickford, Rhode Island – Part 2

A continuation of the beautiful doors of Wickford… Click here to see part one.

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The Doors of Wickford, Rhode Island – Part 1
Architecture | Photos | Rhode Island

The Doors of Wickford, Rhode Island – Part 1

Sometimes a place is so beautiful it’s best to let the photos speak for themselves. Continue on to see the Doors of Wickford, Part 2.

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Get Your Cameras Out Now!
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Get Your Cameras Out Now!

Whether you want to capture your own historic house, the home of your ancestor or even the local historic houses in your town now is…

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Find Old Massachusetts House Photos in the Forbes Collection
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Find Old Massachusetts House Photos in the Forbes Collection

Harriette Merrifield Forbes (1856-1951) is better known by taphophiles for her photographic documentation of gravestone carvings than she is for her interest in architecture. Imagine…

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The Fairbanks House, Dedham, MA
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The Fairbanks House, Dedham, MA

Today I got my first look at the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts just before the snow started settling in. The Fairbanks House is thought…

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Taking a Stroll Along Palisado Avenue
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Taking a Stroll Along Palisado Avenue

Palisado Avenue is located in one of the Historic Districts of Windsor, Connecticut. Not far from the Farmington River, this picturesque district contains mostly 18th…

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19th Century Homestead Photos
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19th Century Homestead Photos

Maureen Taylor is internationally known as the Photo Detective.  She analyses old photos using various clues from within to try to determine who is in…

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