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Christian Waldschmidt Homestead, Camp Dennison, Ohio

The main house on the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead is considered to be one of the best examples of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture west of the Alleghenies. This is one of the oldest homes in Hamilt…[View More]

The Meade House, Symmes Township, Ohio

The Meade house was built in 1906 on an over 200-acre farm for Dr. Charles C. Meade, a homeopathic physician at the Pulte Medical College of Cincinnati. Dr. Meade lived in this house with his second w…[View More]

The Historic Hunt House, Blue Ash, Ohio

Built in 1861 the Hunt House originally sat on 1,000 acres of land. The house is a transitional federal/Greek revival design which was unusual for this area at that time. The lumber used was either cl…[View More]

Elmhurst Mansion, Connersville, Indiana

Built in 1831 with several additions through subsequent years, this mansion has been home to several important people in U.S. history and is now a Masonic Lodge.

Miamitown Bandstand, Miamitown, Ohio

The Miamitown Bandstand has a very interesting past in the fact that the original bandstand was moved about a mile down the road and eventually served as a chicken coop a…[View More]

Veraestau State Historic Site, Aurora, Indiana

Built in 4 different phases beginning in 1810, the Veraestau Historic Site sits high on a hill over looking the Ohio River near Aurora, Indiana.

GladSad Manor, Mt. Orab, Ohio

Built in the 1800s, the GladSad Manor is a grand home that has been an event center for Weddings and Funerals for decades.

Lanier Mansion, Madison, Indiana

The Lanier Mansion is the most historic mansion in the State of Indiana. Built in 1844 this masterpiece is the cornerstone of Madison, Indiana.

General James Taylor Mansion, Newport, Kentucky

The General James Taylor Mansion in Newport, Kentucky is probably the finest historic home in northern Kentucky featuring rooms with ceilings over 17 feet high and a history…[View More]

Cooper House, Fairfield, Ohio

The Cooper House was built in 1924-1925 and is threatened with demolition by the City of Fairfield.

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