Historic Homes

Ah, sibling rivalry is one of the oldest reasons for revenge.

It's called Chip Chop, and it's a compound filled with history dating back to the 1940s.

Except for the traditional wood frame and roof, the walls, ceiling, and insulation are made entirely of varnished newspapers, and that includes the furniture, piano, and curtains.

Take a virtual peek inside, you have to see the murals.

Mark Twain's final home is for sale in Connecticut. The asking price is a cool $3.9 million for the 6300 square foot estate.

These two cities boast some impressive historic architecture with unique history that tells the story of the early days in L/A.

Nothing says storybook like grand stone houses and churches set in charming Maine towns.

Who lived here? What did the place look like before vinyl siding and replacement windows? How has the home changed in the last 80 years?

The massive mansion at 84 Eastern Promenade was valued much differently in the 20s.

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House offers guided tours but some areas are not open to the public. With the help of Kathleen Newman of the Maine Historical Society, we learned that the best kept secrets are found in the attic.

The Congress Street home is now a museum and tours are available through the Maine Historical Society, but some areas are not accessible on these tours. Dan captured the space in a way that many aren't able to see.

In it's prime, the home was a beaming example of architectural creativity and one of many octagon houses in Biddeford. Today, this is the only one that remains in Biddeford.