Step into history at the Elias Pitzer House, a Federal-style gem built in 1856 atop a small bluff, surrounded by picturesque pastures. Acquired by passionate owners in 2017, this meticulously renovated residence is more than just a home; it is a vision in the making....
The 500 block of W. Burke, originally referred to as “Abell’s Extension”, epitomizes the taste and character of the Victorian era at the turn of the century. The Pitzer/Poland house is no exception: a stately “American Foursquare” brick home built by John Abell for...
“Something old, something new…” No, it’s not a bride; it describes the Welsh Farm. Established in 1785, the farm remained in the Welsh family until it was sold in 2015. The new owners respected and preserved much of the historic house while remodeling and completed a...
The Thomas Shepherd Grist Mill was built circa 1738 by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of Shepherdstown. It was the largest milling operation in the area, and its prime location near Packhorse Ford on the banks of the Potomac River influenced the development of the town....
When you walk through the deep doorway of Linden Spring, the large stone fireplace, blackened by two centuries of use, that anchors the end of the house, is one of the first things to catch your eye. Deep windowsills, venerable ceiling beams, period hardware and four...
