The best way to learn about historic houses is to look at them closely, and the most fun way to look at them closely is to do a puzzle showing a wonderful historic house! So, we made a unique and interesting collection of Historic House Puzzles for you to enjoy!
This Shingle Style cottage in Thompson, Connecticut is almost a Queen Anne style cottage. The addition of clapboard siding on the first floor would tip the scale to Queen Anne. Such fine distinctions are not uncommon among Victorian era styles, which often share features and forms.
For those who value the history of their house and their community, understanding these distinctions and respecting them in restoring/rehabilitating the house is important. Our historic buildings are the most visible documents of our past. They tell the story of how our communities came to be what they are today. Respecting the details of our houses, especially on the exterior, helps to tell that story to residents and visitors of our towns and cities.
Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” illustrates and describes 25 historic styles and types with character-defining features of each keyed to multiple color photos. Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors including “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester. Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs! “Restoring Your Historic House is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
© Scott T. Hanson 2025.
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Click on the dashed box at the top-right in the puzzle box below to open the puzzle to full screen. In the top left, you can change the number of pieces (100 pieces is the default), toggle piece rotation, and change the background color. Then hit “OK” and have fun!