Historic Neighborhoods

Old House Journal explores some of the country’s most interesting historic neighborhoods, known for their period-style architecture and historic homes.

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Boston’s Old-House Treasures

A local shares his favorite buildings from three centuries of history.

Historic Neighborhoods

Sears Houses in Hopewell, Virginia

Historic Neighborhoods

6 Innovative Approaches to Historic Preservation

These 6 communities are leading the next wave of preservation with fresh approaches to getting people involved.

Historic Neighborhoods

The Arts & Crafts Community at Arden, Delaware

North of Wilmington, Delaware, in a niche created by two busy roads and a pair of creeks feeding the Delaware River, sits a tiny village with an intriguing past and an array of Arts & Crafts-era buildings in a period-perfect landscape.

Historic Neighborhoods

Art Deco Architecture in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a hotbed of Art Deco architecture.

Historic Neighborhoods

Colonial Buildings in Alexandria, Virginia

Colonial buildings abound in Alexandria, Virginia. Here’s an in-depth look at some of this city’s historic gems and the styles that define them.

Historic Neighborhoods

Farmhouses of the Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania

The landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania is dotted with stone and brick farmhouses that look like they’ve been there forever. Given the area’s history, that’s not surprising. These houses reflect a building tradition that started in the late 17th century and remains very much alive today.

Historic Neighborhoods

Saving Bungalows in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kristi Johnson couldn’t believe her eyes when she read what neighbors had to say about the cozy bungalows in her corner of Minneapolis. Like residents of some 50 other areas in the city, they had developed a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to identify strengths and shortcomings.