The existing Town Hall in Milford, Massachusetts, which replaced an earlier brick structure, was designed by architect Thomas Silloway in 1854. It is a beautiful example of Italianate architecture with pilasters and a quoined basement level. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Marian has been researching the history of houses for over 25 years. She has researched hundreds of houses across Massachusetts and New England. She started writing articles for the Northeast House Historian in 2010. Marian teaches classes and workshops in order to empower every home owner to be able to research the history of their home.
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…
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…
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.
Last night I had the opportunity to walk along Benefit Street in Providence, Rhode Island. This was the first time I’ve ever done this. Benefit…
You many think that the history of your house is something that happened in the past. In fact, the history of your old house continues…
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…