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Old houses in Seattle where you can eat, drink and be merry

Sydney Parker November 2, 2015

From coffee shops to recording studios, here are seven Seattle businesses that operate out of cozy old homes.
8 weird and wonderful homes from Houston’s past and present

Livabl October 19, 2015

Did you know there’s a house on Malone Street that’s completely covered in old beer cans?!
A timeline of San Francisco’s tallest buildings, from 1853 to 2018

Nova Punongbayan October 8, 2015

The title of “San Francisco’s tallest building” has changed hands 12 times since the mid 1800s.
MapYourProperty’s online platform is bringing land development into the 21st century

Kelsey Pudloski October 7, 2015

The online platform is a tool for professionals who wish to assess a property in three clicks and 30 seconds.
A brief history of Seattle’s tallest buildings, from 1892 to present day

Demi Wetzel September 22, 2015

Since the end of the 1800s, only seven different buildings have held the title of the city’s tallest structure.
7-story Potrero housing development heading soon to Planning Commission

Nova Punongbayan September 16, 2015

The proposal includes plans for 234 residential units comprised of studios to three-bedroom apartments.
This map of London is so insanely detailed that an artist spent 10 years drawing it

Josh Sherman September 7, 2015

Now that’s dedication.
This Flintstones-themed house in California is on the market for $4.2 million

Kelsey Pudloski September 5, 2015

Unfortunately for those wishing to peek beneath the bedrock, the Flintstone House will be shown by appointment only.
22 historic photos of San Francisco’s Mission District that will take you way back

Nova Punongbayan September 3, 2015

As far as 1865!
13 rare photos of Houston’s Main Street dating from 1866 to 1930

Livabl September 1, 2015

From department stores to parades to old-fashioned saloons, Main Street has seen it all.
19 famous floorplans from your favorite movie and TV show homes

Livabl August 30, 2015

Including the Simpsons’ residence and the apartments from Friends and Seinfeld.
A look back at the 125-year history of Seattle’s Central Library

Demi Wetzel August 27, 2015

Three different purpose-built branches have served as library headquarters since the book-borrowing system first launched back in the late 1800s.
12 rare and historic photos of Dallas’ Main Street dating back to 1900 up to the 1960s

Livabl July 29, 2015

Immerse yourself in Texas charm and old-world architecture with these vintage photographs.
New heights: A look at the first skyscrapers built in 15 major cities across the US

Monika Warzecha July 10, 2015

We’ve come along way from fearing a 10-story tower could fall over.
15 stellar photos of the Space Needle in its younger years

Livabl July 10, 2015

The original plans for Seattle’s most iconic structure were drawn on a coffee shop placemat.
15 glorious aerial shots of Houston from back in the day

Livabl July 7, 2015

Everything really is bigger in Texas!