Mansard Monday Before and After ~ A Second Empire Gem in Carlisle, PA.
This wonderful Second Empire before and after house comes from the This Old House website.
Restored by a young woman with some help from her dad, it is an excellent example of what can be done to save a historic house with the right combination of determination, knowledge, and other resources.
Houses like this one were built in urbanized areas across the US during the second half of the 19th century, providing stylish and comfortable dwellings for middle-class families. Many were neglected after the middle class moved to suburbs outside the urban centers in the mid-20th century. Now, “empty nest” baby boomers and millennials are moving back to cities in large numbers and houses like this are being restored.
Knowing what is possible is the first step toward saving a house that has been neglected. “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” was written to help people learn what they need to know to undertake such a project.
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/.
Want to learn more about historic house styles? “A Field Guide to American Houses,” the updated classic by Virginia McAlester, is available in our shop. 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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