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SRG Blog: Home Stories

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Explore the Old & Historic Houses we've researched, and read about their stories. 

Be sure to check out our main BLOG for more, including People & Places

Woodhouse Family, Bay St. New Bedford, MA

December 29, 2020 By Beth Silva

42 Bay St New Bedford MA

Who lived at 42 Bay St? Timeline 1884 – 1895 William & Annie WOODHOUSE (10 years) 1895 – 1910 Edgar Wright & Alida D. WRIGHT (15 years) 1910 – 1924 Orton S. Simpson & Sarah A. SIMPSON, and Sarah A. Simpson & Percy B. Simpson  (14 years) 1924 – 1963 Anna J. Hartigan & Thomas […]

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The Howland Mansion a/k/a The Charles D. Prescott House

December 29, 2020 By Beth Silva

52 Ash St. New Bedford, MA 02740

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Researching Old Homes & Sears Kit Homes

May 6, 2020 By Elizabeth Silva

For the ❤ of old homes If you’ve stumbled across this page, your likely trying to find new ways to research your old home. We have something in common. For those of you who don’t know by now, I’m a research nerd. Like you, I love reading about and researching old homes, especially the really […]

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Research History of a House

how to research the history of a house

Research the History of a House. This can be frustrating if you don’t know where to look, but, it can be FUN too! Learn More..

Home Stories: 48 Moreland Terrace

July 22, 2019 By Elizabeth Silva

photo of the front of 48 moreland terrace new bedford historic home

We always enjoy researching a home’s history, but this home is so stunning that it’s an absolute pleasure and joy just to walk through it and take in all that it has to offer. We hope you enjoy it too as we take you along… This page is still a work in progress as we […]

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Home Stories: 32 Huttleston Avenue

July 6, 2019 By Elizabeth Silva

photo of 32 Huttleston Ave Fairhaven MA

We can sometimes take it for granted, the beauty that exists all around us while driving down Route 6 in Fairhaven. Hurried, and on our way to run errands. But, have you noticed this beauty in your travels? We recently listed this home, so our for sale sign may have caught your attention for just […]

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