Historical Shelters
There is just something about Charleston, South Carolina, and it’s homes. We’ve done our fair share of ogling of them over the years here at SecondShelters, and this Sunday is no exception. Built in 1840, this Charleston Single Greek Revival sits on Wentworth Street, firmly in the Boroughs neighborhood of historic Charleston, but also a…
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In 1837, Abram Gale bought 320 acres in Jefferson — near Chicago, and by 1870, the land was subdivided to form the suburb of Galewood. Gale’s 1935 arrival from New York City, you see, had him ready to put down roots. When he purchased his acreage, he began to build a house, according to the…
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If you never heard of Beverley David Thorne, you’re likely in good company — the name may not have been as famous as other Midcentury Modern architects of the day, but that’s likely thanks to a name change right at the height of his fame. You see, Thorne became famous for designing homes for jazz…
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We’ve stuck to the U.S. for the past few Historical Shelters, but this week takes us to the Spanish province of Segovia, where we found a beautiful castle with an impressive pedigree. Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty Madrid, we had to do a little digging to uncover the actual name of this castle, since it’s…
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Full disclosure — there seems to be a bit of confusion about our historical shelter this week, which sits on a storied road in Canton, Massachusetts. Was it built in 1730? Or was it built in 1810? The Realtor’s listing says the earlier date. The history we found indicates it was likely built in 1810.…
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Depending on how old you are, the mention of Key West, Florida, either makes you think of Ernest Hemingway, Tennesee Williams, or Jimmy Buffet — the celebrities who have, at various points in time, made the island home. Discovered by Ponce de Leon, Key West was claimed by Spain in 1513 and named Las Martines.…
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