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Memphis Couple Turns a Quirky Building Into a Home and B&B

With the restoration of the James Lee House, José and Jennifer Velázquez realized their longtime dream in the shape of an Italianate home built in 1872. After completely restoring the Memphis property, the couple opened the James Lee House to guests on April 17, 2014.

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Paul Rudolph’s Cocoon House Emerges, Restored

With its Modernist floor plan and experimental, climate-appropriate cypress jalousie walls, this 1950 guest house in Sarasota, Florida, opened to the public for tours in 2018 to celebrate architect Paul Rudolph’s 100th birthday.

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Family Keeps This Artist's Unique Home and Gardens Blooming

The Isabella Bowen Henderson House in Raleigh, North Carolina, is now home to the Renaissance woman’s great-nephew, Russ Stephenson. After she passed him the home, he and his wife, Ellen Longino, completed a major renovation of all the buildings on property.

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Old Places Uncover the Roles Women Played in American History

Whether it is protesting for the right to vote, working in factories, or challenging the national discourse, women have shaped our country in myriad ways. Deepen your understanding of women’s history at these historic houses and museums across the country.

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Maria Martinez black work pottery

5 Pieces of Pottery That Stand Out at Oatlands in Leesburg, Virginia

Every couple months, a visitor will recognize the provenance of the glossy black pottery on display in the library at Oatlands. The five boldly curved works are by internationally known artist Maria Martinez, who lived in San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, until her death in 1980.

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