On this grim and gray February morning, my mind is dreaming of summer days and the rounded porch at Dark Harbor House.
Originally the George and Ellen Philler Cottage, it is located on an island in Maine. Designed by architect Frederick L. Savage in the Colonial Revival style, the 1896 “cottage” was recently restored as a single family summer home after decades in commercial use.
The lovely Colonial Revival style summer cottage known as Dark Harbor House, located on an island off the coast of Maine.
The 20 room “cottage” was designed by noted architect Fred L. Savage and built for Philadelphia banker George Philler and his wife Ellen in 1896. Eventually it became an inn and when purchased by the current owners, it was suffering from significant structural and other issues. Today it is fully restored.
The house is one of the 13 Featured Houses photographed by noted architectural photographer David Clough and presented with historic and “before” photos between the how-to chapters of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.
The award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book is available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
Signed and personalized copies are available directly from the author in our shop, https://yourhistorichouse.com/shop/.
Your local bookstore can order copies from W.W. Norton.
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