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Castle Tucker in Wiscasset, Maine was built as a Federal style mansion in 1807 and remodeled with a glazed Italianate style piazza in 1859. It is a wonderful example of how houses can evolve over time.
The house was home to members of the Tucker family from 1858 until 2003. It is now a museum house owned by Historic New England containing the accumulated belongings of four generations of Tuckers. Museum houses can be a valuable source of inspiration and ideas for restoring your historic house. This one is well worth a visit, https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/castle-tucker/
Many houses have changed over time, like Castle Tucker. Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” explores how to identify such changes.
Understanding the evolution of a house is the first step in planning a rehab/restoration project that retains the historic character of the house.
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available directly from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Want to learn more about historic architectural styles? Virginia McAlester’s “A Field Guide to American Houses is the classic volume on the subject and is available in our shop!
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