While Second Empire-style houses are frequently grand confections with a cornucopia of architectural details, the style does lend itself to more pint-sized versions such as this Cold Spring cottage.
While Second Empire-style houses are frequently grand confections with a cornucopia of architectural details, the style does lend itself to more pint-sized versions such as this Cold Spring cottage.
Tucked behind a picket fence, this tidy brick Italianate in Newburgh offers some picturesque charm and a renovated interior.
One-room schoolhouses are no longer the education norm that they were for some American children in the 19th century, but they can still be found scattered across the landscape of New York.
One of the brightly painted facades along Hudson's main shopping street, this 19th century brick building has had an equally colorful commercial history as a spot to buy goods ranging from clocks to coffins.
Just a few blocks from Catskill's Main Street, this mid 19th century brick Italianate offers a picturesque exterior and a spacious interior with some period details.
Situated on the main thoroughfare of architecturally rich Hudson, N.Y., this recently renovated townhouse is one of a row with striking garland-adorned oriel bays and a construction date that research shows is a bit later than that usually ascribed.
In the late 19th century residential enclave of Rochelle Park, this Queen Anne offers a wraparound porch and balconies from which to enjoy the surrounding vistas as well as some period details on the interior.
While 20th century owners gave the interior of this picturesque Italianate its dramatic and eye-popping interior, the grand villa was already impressive when it was constructed in the mid 19th century.
While it might be too late to snap up some of these historic properties outside of Brooklyn, you can still read up on tales of menageries, a time-capsule bar and, of course, rumors of a George Washington visit.
If a relaxing holiday escape is in the cards, you can step back in time and get some seasonal inspiration at one of New York's many historic sites.