A New Chapter for a Once-Abandoned Home
The Walter House in Florida (c. 1895) sat empty for many years, attracting vandals and thieves, but one couple intends to write a new chapter for the old home.
Florida Home Relocated in Order to Save it
This home was built in 1908 from a Sears Roebuck house kit.It was relocated in 1993 to save it but efforts to rehabilitate the home have been challenging.
What Is Haint Blue?
Haint Blue, which actually encompasses a collection of colors from blue to green, is an iconic shade tha can be found adorning mansions and rural cabins across the South. And while the popularity of the color seems endless, few know the complicated history it entails.
The Legacy of Florida’s Pioneers
This old church is all that is left of a community founded one family of early Florida settlers.
Florida Tenant Houses From The Turpentine Era
Built in the 1920s and 30s for workers on a North Florida farm, these cabins have been lovingly kept up over all these years.
Early Church Building Leans Closer to Obscurity
This old church stands at a quiet rural crossroads in North Florida where it once served a community of farmers. And while its current condition is a sad one, I am happy to report that its congregation still meets nearby in a more modern building.
Historic Schoolhouse in Florida Sits Empty After Years of Service
Built in 1908 for students in a rural Florida community, this school served has served many purposes over the years.
Old Family Home in Florida Holds Fond Memories
Built in the late 1800s, this home in Florida sheltered generations of one family who still hold fond memories of their time here.
Florida House Designed by Ship Builders
Built in 1887, this Florida house was designed by ship builders who built the steamboats for the Ocklawaha River nearby.
Lost to Fire: Historic Florida Home from Citrus Era Burns
This Florida house from the 1880s was lost to fire in 2021.