In the heart of Franklin, Tennessee, the Lotz House still stands as a living artifact of beauty, tragedy, and survival. Built in 1858 by Johann Albert Lotz, a master carpenter and piano maker who had emigrated from Germany, the house was never meant to be ordinary. For Lotz, it was both a home and a portfolio—every carved mantel, every stair spindle, every carefully joined piece of wood a silent advertisement of his skill. On the outside, the home appears as a typical two-sto

On the open prairies near Hurdsfield, North Dakota, there stands a house that seems to defy the straight lines of the plains. At first glance, the Hurd Round House looks almost like a puzzle—its roof perfectly circular, sweeping across the horizon like a dome, while its base remains square and sturdy, rooted in the earth. Against the backdrop of flat farmland, its unusual silhouette has puzzled and fascinated travelers for more than a century. The home was built around 1900 b

Tucked among the changing skyline of Reno is a house that’s refused to stay in one place—literally. The Borland–Clifford House, a striking example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, has not only weathered the passing of centuries but has also done something most homes never dream of: it’s moved—not once, not twice, but multiple times. Built in 1885, this ornate wooden beauty originally stood in the heart of Reno’s once-prosperous residential corridor. With its steep gables, po