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!
Wiscasset, Maine, shipping magnate William Nickels had this impressive Federal style mansion built in 1807. Following his death in 1815, the house became a hotel known as Turner’s Tavern. It operated until 1899 when industrialist Alvin Sortwell bought it as a summer home.
The Sortwells lovingly restored the house and decorated it with antique furnishings. A National Historic Landmark and one of New England’s finest Federal-style houses, the house is owned by Historic New England and open for tours seasonally.
Federal is one of 25 styles and types described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.” 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. 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!