Mark Twain Visited This Famed Catskills Colony for “Artists and Brain Workers”
Perched amongst the scenic overlooks and summer colonies of the Catskill Mountains is a 19th century retreat that began as a utopian colony for a congenial group of friends in artistic and literary circles.
Opening the Door to Eastlake Hardware
If you've spent any time peering at the door hardware in a late 19th century Brooklyn house, you've probably spotted an Eastlake hinge or doorknob but perhaps not known what to call it.
Feast Your Eyes on the Luxurious Beauty of Aesthetic Movement Design
The Aesthetic Movement was one of the most important social movements of the late 19th century. In Brooklyn, we see its influences everywhere -- both on the exteriors and interiors of our period homes and buildings.
