Pasadena Bungalow with Original Woodwork
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to bring back a great old house. In the case of this 1909 chalet-bungalow, it took two!
House Tours
House Styles | Arts & Crafts Houses | Greek Revival Houses | Mid-Century Modern Houses | Queen Anne Houses | Historic Places | Architectural Terms
Tours of Old Houses in the Arts & Crafts, Greek Revival, Mid-Century Modern, and Queen Anne style.
A Country Federal Keeps with Tradition
That understated New England sensibility is familiar in this house north of Boston.
An Old Firehouse Converted Into a Home
A couple finds an unconventional place to live—with space for working at home, and in a historic neighborhood.
The Relocation and Restoration of a Late-18th-Century House
With disarming respect and gratitude, a history-minded couple describe their relocation and restoration of a late-18th-century house.
A Beautiful 1912 Bungalow Restoration
In a glorious if lengthy reversal of misfortune in Santa Barbara, California, the 1912 Bungalow was restored by dedicated owners who fell in love with this period.
Craftsman Summer Home in Galveston Bay
Restoration of this magnificent house in Texas included the imaginative and heartfelt re-decorating of the summer-home interior.
Bargain Bungalow
A Chicago couple transforms a neighborhood eyesore into an inviting home—on a reasonable budget.
10 Haunted Historic Hotels
Catch a few winks with the spirit world by checking into one of these historic hotels where reports of paranormal activity abound.
The Story of Forest Oaks
Built in 1806 as a side-hall house with a tavern, this dwelling, known today as Forest Oaks, became a manor after additions in 1812 and, significantly, in 1916.
OHJ Serial Restorers
For OHJ’s 45th anniversary, we visit four restorations done by devoted readers who are serial restorers.
Historic House: The Inn at Forest Oaks
Resident owners share the wealth to afford their dream house, The Inn at Forest Oaks.
A Better Than Net Zero Victorian
This transitional better than net-zero Victorian house in energy consumption is very comfortable.
A Craftsman Makeover
Better lines, better proportions, better trim—and an Arts & Crafts house rises in the neighborhood. The architect–homeowner explains design considerations for seamless makeovers.
A New Old Home Inspired by The Gamble House
This serial restorer of old houses decided to build new—owing to a personal connection to the Gamble House.
A West Coast 1957 Modern House
Smitten by terrazzo floors and expanses of glass, ancient California live oaks and a sublime simplicity, a family restores a 1957 Modern house to its original integrity.
Mission Revival Style
The Mission Revival architectural style was one result of a preservation movement that began in the 1880s.
Italianate Beauty
The gazebo of this cherished 1864 Italianate house on Cape Cod has become a beloved feature in the neighborhood—as much a part of the history of the house as its Italianate elements.
Barbie's Mid-Century Modern Ranch
See Babs' first dream house—a stylish Mid-century Modern Ranch.
19th Century Italian Styles
Romantic details for Italian styles: villa, row house, or in a rural vernacular.
An Old Schoolhouse Converted Into a Home
Ultimate salvaging: a schoolhouse becomes a home.
Restoration of an 1881 Italianate
Top-notch restoration for an 1881 Italianate, inside and out! Respectful owners create comfortable rooms, a period-inspired kitchen—and even removed a boxcar addition.
Restoring an Adirondack Camp
Spacious, recuperative, and quaint describe this survivor from the days of mountain camp retreats.
Nostalgic Warehouse
Classic-style door hardware, engineered for new construction or historic renovation, lacquer-coated, solid brass, patterned after original antique hardware, passage, privacy, mortise lock, or dummy sets and cabinet hardware and accessories.
L. & J.G. Stickley
Hand-sanded and hand-finished solid white oak, cherry, and mahogany cabinets, dressers, tables, chairs, beds, and armoires.
Pacific Register Co.
Pacific Register Co. specializes in registers manufactured from steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, stainless steel, wood, acrylic and stone in standard designs and sizes as well as custom designs. Made in the USA.
