Between stacks of rolling flat files, Silvia Perea slides open a drawer and flashes a smile. “This, let me show you,” she says, “is a house made by Rudolph Schindler in 1922.” Born in Vienna, ...

For anyone fascinated by the textures of history—the curve of hand-carved wood, or the faded paint on early American walls—a trip to explore historic homes is more than just a getaway. Understanding ...

Section 1. Purpose. The Founders, in line with great societies before them, attached great importance to Federal civic architecture. They wanted America’s public buildings to inspire the American ...