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"Old buildings are not ours.
They belong partly to those who built them, and partly to the generations of mankind
who are to follow us".

- John Ruskin, 1849

unlock the history of your home

History loving sisters, we are committed to uncovering the stories and events of your historic home.

Ever wonder who lived in your house?

When was it built?

Did anyone influential ever live there?

What did the surrounding area and town look like?

We offer historic research of your home to try to answer those questions, plus many more.

It's amazing what can be uncovered. Let us help you unlock the story of your home!

Research Projects

Yardley Tavern House

The Yardley Tavern House has roots in the earliest days of Pennsylvania. The original structures were built before the dawn of the 1700s...

Coebourne Farm

This home, constructed in three sections over time, sits in one of the first counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware County.

Mineral Springs Farm

The home located in Langhorne, Middletown Township, Bucks County has stood since the first decade of the 1800s....

Mt. Airy Farm

Mt. Airy Farm sits on just over 53 acres in the heart of Chester County, one of the original three counties of Pennsylvania. In the...

Barnsley Manor

Our adventure in researching Barnsley Manor spanned a little over 6 months. We are in the process of filming some of the highlights we...

Oley, PA Project

Timeline of transactions: This property as all properties do in Pennsylvania, began with a land grant from William Penn. Oley Township...

Anniversary Surprise

For this research project, we worked with three brothers who wanted to present their parents with a unique anniversary gift. The clients...

Chester County Log Home

The owners of this large log and stone home in Chester County had already completed a deed search and had started gathering information...

1755 House Update - George Kriebel

The owners of the 1755 House have been diving deep to find even more history of their home. The local Schwenkfelder Heritage Center...

Stone House Revival - The History of the Washington Inn

Jeff Devlin's Stone House Revival, on the DIY Network As you may know we researched . We were also given the chance to be present on set...

Eliza

The homeowners discovered a unique item in one of their fields, a broken headstone. Only the name “Eliza” was clearly visible on the...

Berks County Project - Family Matters

The history of this home located in Berks County, Pennsylvania revolves around farm, family and children. The story begins in June of...

1755 House

“The 1755 House”, as our clients call it, is a beautiful stone and log structure perched on 15 lush acres. Its story, we found, was very...

Oreland Mystery

We called this project the Oreland Mystery because the subject home is in the town of Oreland and because the owners were looking for...

TV host connects with history - Jeff Devlin

This project uncovered more than just a house history, it revealed a connection to American History, and influential colonial families. Our

Brought Back to Life - Charles Roberts House

Research is our passion. In connecting people with the stories of their homes, we hope to spark a love for historic buildings and maybe,...

Tornado!

While researching the history of the Jarrettown Hotel, which was once an inn and now operates only as a restaurant, we uncovered a story...

West Chester PA Town Home

The hustle and bustle of modern life can be overwhelming. Throughout our daily routines we often fail to remember that life was simpler...

"Old buildings are not ours. They belong partly to those who built them, and partly to the generations of mankind who are to follow us". - John Ruskin, 1849