Western Historic Sites

Discover unique and historic homes from old mining towns in Colorado and beach bungalows in California to historic neighborhoods in Seattle and Portland.

Victorian buildings in Georgetown, Colorado.

Historic Neighborhoods

This former mining town boasts an impressive array of Victorian finery.

By James C. Massey & Shirley Maxwell

“This romantic enclave is not only my home, it is a sanctuary in the wild metropolis that is Los Angeles," says interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. "A rich, colorful tapestry of inhabitants only adds to its European flavor and historical importance.”

Historic Neighborhoods

Discover a little slice of Europe tucked away on a hillside in Hollywood.

In Riverside, the Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa started as an adobe guesthouse in 1876.

Historic Neighborhoods

Bold, sweeping butterfly roofs were used in the 1959 Racquet Club Road Estates, designed by William Krisel.

Mid-Century Modern Houses

The desert oasis of Palm Springs, California, offers a deep well of mid-century modern architecture.

Strong geometric forms with a typical carved-wood door mark the 1923 Edward Brooks House.

Old House Styles

A mix of old and new architectural traditions creates a remarkable landscape in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Many of San Francisco’s famous Victorians are Italianate-style row houses built between 1850 and 1875.

Western Historic Sites

There is so much to see in Old San Francisco, it’s hard to know where to start.

The eclectic Castle Green mixes Moorish, Spanish, and Victorian styles.

Historic Neighborhoods

Lush, richly colored shrubs and flowers are a defining trait in Ladd’s Addition—and Portland.

Historic Neighborhoods

The Ladd's Addition neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, harbors a wealth of Arts & Crafts-era houses.

Channing Park in Palo Alto features “flat tops” with recessed double doors sheltered by a partially open roof area that provides ample light.

Historic Neighborhoods

The Governor's grand main entrance is a tribute to classical architecture, complete with pilasters, columns, carvings, and Greek key detailing.

Western Historic Sites

The Stimson-Green Mansion introduced large-scale English medieval- style residences to the city; today it’s a venue for special events.

Western Historic Sites

The elegant Georgian Room at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Western Historic Sites

A local preservation expert highlights the best historic hotels in Seattle.

THIS PAGE: The imposing Lanier House, with its grand Greek Corinthian portico, is the masterwork of architect Francis Costigan. It sits high above formal gardens that descend to the Ohio River.

Historic Neighborhoods

Many of the homes in Arapahoe Acres, like this bi-level design, are reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian houses.

Historic Neighborhoods

As the first 1950s housing development to win a place on the National Register, Arapahoe Acres is a coveted spot for both residents and mid-century fans.

Western Historic Sites

Among the houses Greene & Greene built in Pasadena is Charles Greene's modest 1902 home and studio.

Western Historic Sites

California’s love affair with the bungalow has blessed the state with a plethora of Arts & Crafts-centric towns and neighborhoods. Here’s where to find them.

Historic Neighborhoods

A wave of early 20th-century development left the college town of Claremont, California, with a pleasing assortment of period eclectic architecture.

Grand columns on the porte-cochere were but a memory before restoration brought back the Moana’s original glory.

Western Historic Sites

The Moana Surfrider Hotel in Hawaii is a historic hotel.

The picturesque Queen Anne style survived into the 20th century in Carson City, exemplified by the Herman Springmeyer house, circa 1908, with its fanciful conical porch roof.

Historic Neighborhoods

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