In the 1880s and ’90s, Victorian-era houses were getting fancier and fancier. The extravagant Queen Annes, especially, were laden with layers of ornate architectural details — the more,… ...

The evolution of U.S. homes is a fascinating journey, from the early colonial beginnings to the diverse contemporary living ...

Like many houses here, 128 Main St. was built in the Colonial style around 1790. And like many such homes, during the late 19th century, as this became a tourist area, the Colonials were embellishe… ...

The six-bedroom shingle-style Victorian Colonial at 12 Glen Road has been beautifully expanded with a renovation that features comfortable family living space in the heart of the home. Designed by ...

The kitchen in the Victorian/colonial also has cherry cabinets, new granite counters, tile flooring, a GE Profile gas cooktop, a built-in microwave and a large, informal dining area in a walk-out ...

Food historian, Judith Krall-Russo, will lecture on “Colonial and Victorian Christmas Customs” at the Union Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m.

Farms gave way to factories and bustling streets. Early settlers were joined by Irish immigrants and summertime visitors, creating a diversity of thought and religion. Hingham’s 1800s were fast ...

Water was vital to almost every aspect of gold mining in the colonial period, but many areas had limited access to reliable water supplies. Miners responded by building substantial reservoirs and ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the gems of Colonial Heights is, no doubt, Violet Bank Museum where you can see exhibits from the periods between 1815 to 1873 including Civil War artifacts, guns, furniture, ...