Mike
Embark on a sentimental journey through time with our latest feature, inspired by the vibrant Facebook group “Our Old House.” This article showcases a captivating collection of cool pictures shared by group members, each photo a key to the past, unlocking the doors of their cherished old homes.
From quaint cottages rich in stories to grand ancestral mansions echoing with history, these images from “Our Old House” are more than mere snapshots of architecture; they are heartfelt narratives of times gone by. Wander through forgotten hallways, gaze upon weathered facades, and explore secret gardens, all while discovering the personal tales and memories embedded in these timeless abodes.
Join us as we delve into this unique gallery, where every picture whispers a story and every home unveils a chapter of history, lovingly shared by the members of “Our Old House.”
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Welcome to my home,this has been in my familiy since the 1700’ century. It was built in Empire style and had a viking grave in its garden. An historical home that I love. It is in the east of Norway.
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Our house in the south part of Sweden, in the village Onnestad. The house name is Villan, it was built 1876. The tower is built 1916-19. We have lived here since 2002.
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I found this 400 year old window in our hall.
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The dining room in my 1830s house. Before & After. I did all the work myself!
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Happy Holidays from Canandaigua, NY
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Last weeks have been amazing in winter wonderland .
I live about 60 km North of Stockholm in Sweden. 500 meters from my house there is a ”small” mansion. It is said that my croft belonged to the blacksmith who worked on the farm. The croft is probably from the 19th century, if not earlier. When it’s cold outside, I enjoy the wood stove in the kitchen and the tiled stove in the living room.
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Hello everyone, my name is Moa-Lina and this is my farm ”Brofalls gård” in Sweden, which I share with my partner and two friends. It was erected in 1825 by two sisters named Hellwegh and is located a 25 minutes drive from Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home in Vimmerby, Småland. I’m a children’s book author myself, so it’s a very inspiring environment to be in.
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Here are some festive pictures of our late 18th century grade II listed farmhouse in Dorset, England.
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Our tiny swedish cottage. Before everything was painted in white. We added colour, wallpapers and cosiness.
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First photo is what our 1928 Mediterranean Revival looked like when we purchased in 2017. Second one is after painting and opening arches for the porch we thoroughly enjoy. Lots of sweat equity but our home smiles now. What do you think?
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Bought a house from 1922 that I’m renovating by myself. First room is starting to take form as a little guest room.
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Our house is a converted church from 1873 (150 this year). The heating was crippling us the first year. Since then we installed double pane thermal windows over the original stained glass and have built partitions inside to section off the foyer and the reduce the footprint needing heat. The addition of heat pumps in the bedroom and kitchen have made us quite cozy in the winter months.
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Hello from Tennessee from a new member of this great group. We live in a Georgian Revival built in about 1905 and boy has there been a lot of love poured into it over the last 35 years, when my husband purchased it ‘as is,’ which was as an 8 room boarding house. Thankfully many of the original features remained, but alas, not the pocket doors on either side of the foyer. Many six panel doors remain, including the funny one with the angled top for the coat closet under the stairs. We redid the kitchen this year and I love it. The sleeping nook with the angled ceiling is on the third floor, and a really nice space with light from the three dormer windows, and of course the warmth of the old heart pine floors.
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My wife and I bought our 1880’s house in 1980. The roof leaked, the furnace was a fire breathing dragon, the siding was falling off, the cast iron sewer pipe was rotten, the wiring was knob and tube, and the house had one foot in the grave. We were just a young couple and took a chance.
That first night we slept on the floor of the living room in sleeping bags listening to a raging thunderstorm all the while hoping the plaster ceilings weren’t going to cave in, but we had a dream. We wanted to bring the house back to its former glory.
We’re in our 60’s now and have zero regrets. Our original vision was a powerful motivator and every minor project we finished gave us hope we could restore and preserve our house. We just want to let other young couples know that dreams and visions are powerful motivators and that it’s possible to transform a property and preserve it for future generations!
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Last winter I bought this custom built bungalow from the 94 year old original owner who had it build with her husband in 1956. All of the timeles original finishes like the solid mahogany planked walls and cherry built in buffet/china cabinet remain. The process was like I was adopting her child, she wanted it to go to someone who will cherish it. The house still has the 1956 range from Eatons, Canada. I would love to find a period correct fridge to match. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what I should look for. I’ve heard some models/manufacturers were much better than others in that time.
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Bran new to this group. This is our house located in Illinois supposedly built in 1832. I’ve been told it is a Victorian. Not sure what kind of Victorian. I don’t believe it’s Queen Anne. If anyone knows we would appreciate it.
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This is our old house, built in 1863, we are 10 miles away from Gettysburg, Pa. My husband is a grain and hay farmer. We bought it to keep it from getting developed, and add more land for him to farm.
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This is our old house after the first snow fall.
We are in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took! This is our 12ft tree in our foyer. Our home was built in 1910❤️. We love all of the character this home offers! We’ve updated quite a bit, and there is still quite a bit I would LOVE to update. But, I don’t want to take away from the charm that a 110 year old home has to offer! We even love the imperfections of the home.
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Hard to believe my riverside cottage is 100 yrs old. It was originally a summer getaway for New Yorkers. The siding is our native hemlock with a metal roof. The dark brown with red
(or green) trim is a traditional color combo for forest homes.
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Wisconsin 1912
First time home buyer here, but long time lover of old homes. In the process of buying this beautiful home, but was wondering for ideas on what the specific style is. I want to make sure if I touch anything I make sure I make it be period specific. Ideas on period specific paint colors, trends ect. Listing says it was built in 1920, but Wisconsin historic website has it as 1912. Any help is great!!! Thanks:)
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I absolutely love to see everyone’s Christmas photos. I especially have a soft spot for small homes decorated so cozy this time of year. Our Christmas tree is much smaller and bare this year because we have a wild little one. Happy Holidays from our 1875 home in RI.
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My old house from 1930 on the banks of the River Rhine.
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I was introduced to this group by someone touring our home during our hometown Christmas Home Tour. I’m so happy to find it! Our family has been in our home since 1994. It was vacant for 25 years, so we’ve had our work cut out for us! It was built in 1907, the year Oklahoma became a state, but some of the wood for the house was shipped before statehood, because we found wood under our stairs stamped “Muskogee, I.T.” meaning Muskogee, Indian Territory. I’m sharing pictures of the house decorated for Christmas.
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A summer picture of my house, located in Sweden.
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I had a empty space, where the kitchen stove stood. I wanted something there. But not in the way of the kitchen sink cabinet. I found a 1922 ironing board cabinet. Just the door was barely salable. It been sitting outside. How long ? Who knows
I stripped the white paint off. Then I found out behind the kitchen wall..is the bathroom medicine cabinet. So I built another 4 inches onto the wall. It’s not perfect, I just do my best. Now a jelly cabinet.
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I just wanted to introduce myself and share my flat . The building was built in 1850s I just love it.
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My mother’s house at Christmas is one of my favorite places to be.It was built in 1913 and moved to its final resting spot in 1998.