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!
My preservation consulting work takes me to many interesting historic buildings. One of the most interesting has been the Rev. Jonathan Fisher House in Blue Hill, Maine. Painted its original yellow color, it is an idiosyncratic example of the Federal style, more reflective of its builder than most houses.
Designed by its owner and built in 1814, it is exceptionally well documented for a house of the period, with Fisher’s working drawings, diary entries, and other related information still in the house. It is well worth a visit if you are visiting this beautiful part of the Maine coast.
While there, I met George O. Siekkinen, Jr., a summer resident of Blue Hill, former Senior Architect at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and a true gentleman.
Subsequently, George wrote a blurb for the back cover of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners,” calling it: “an impressive and comprehensive guide for all those who consider it a pleasure and a privilege to own and preserve a beautiful survivor from the past and pass it onward to the next generation for enjoyment and shelter.”
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!