Come Tour This Beautiful 18th Century Home In Providence, RI

[@MS5509X]

I love the indoor shutters on all of the windows

[@joconnell-n1d]

The stand to the right of the first bedroom is a wash stand to answer your question. The blue and white tile in the second bedroom could be Delft tile from Holland, but as someone already mentioned a closer look is needed. Lovely home on what appears to be Benefit street. The views of the city from there are to die for. I, too, have gone into many of these homes on The Providence House Tours. People are very aware of the heritage they've purchased and they are committed to respect the home, accordingly. BTW all of these homes were scheduled for demolition in the 1970s or so by Brown. They were in awful condition. Committed people stepped forward to bring them back in the Providence Preservation Society. Wonderful work.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

THANK HEAVENS! Beautiful Home!!

[@achrisjones]

They were missing a pitcher to go along with the wash basin. I also thought I saw a chamber pot near the bed for any night time calls of nature.

[@LMLewis]

I noticed what looks like a chamber pot next to the bed.

[@ForseePilot]

Old New England houses?! I think I just found a new favorite channel. 💛

[@enyo24]

My grandparents had 80 acres in Glocester with a 1730 colonial, several outbuildings and a huge barn. They sold it about 20 years ago and I still remember the layout and every room. I loved that place. These videos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@barrychandler5250]

That moss on the patio is outstanding and I would never never never think that was bad.

[@ainebees7967]

Definitely. It’s quite beautiful and I don’t think that brickwork was meant to be power washed 🙂

[@bonniemiller9197]

After going back to some notes on a visit to a Hudson Valley Dutch 1700's stone house, I found what I was looking for. These tiles were available in the 1700's from the Netherlands. They were used around sooty fireplaces as they were easy to clean and also showed a degree of wealth that the home owner could afford to have these shipped. My imagination runs wild as I wonder if one of those early sea captains brought them from the Netherlands on a special order for a wealthy family. Perhaps there were more than needed and he kept them and installed them in his home. We will never know the story, but it is fun to dream.

[@naomiweaver1855]

Also, how many ended up at the bottom of the sea! Or in a pirate’s hands!

[@EstherAldrich]

I lived in Providence not far from this street in the East side......many gorgeous historic houses on this street. What a fantastic restoration and use of color. I used to tour these houses in the Spring with the Providence Preservation Society .......brings back wonderful memories ! Thank you so much for sharing this marvelous property.

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

As an interior designer I could make this home even better! .....those old steps to the second floor are charming.......so solid, and the garden is very nice.

[@monicacall7532]

I love the period appropriate furniture, and the murals in the dining room is beautiful.

[@lizstraub6621]

I was thrilled to find an actual photo of the beautiful home my Great,Great Grandfather built in N.Providence, RI in the 1890s. What a beautiful place! My mother's maternal family is from RI, and I've only been there once, but hope to head back there soon and do the house tour. This home had me weak at the knees, especially when I saw the fireplace in the kitchen! Always a dream of mine. Thank you for bringing us along!

[@rosemariemello6675]

I was born and raised in New England , best state ever . The homes are gorgeous ❤

[@ginasrog794]

I looked it up. Floors were being painted with checker board patterns in the 1700’s. I love the house by the way. 😊

[@SpanishEclectic]

Excellent restoration and decor on this one. I believe the painted floors designs go way back, perhaps to the 1600s, and diamond designs, sometimes with fancy borders, were popular in addition to the checkerboard. You would have to look more closely, but it's likely the 'mural' in the dining room is actually wallpaper. There is a French wallpaper company that was famous for scenic wrap-around views. I have seen examples in various period homes dating from the mid-1700s through around 1830. The company is around 200 years old, and was still around at least through the 1980s, providing reproductions of some of their original designs.

[@jimtait4350]

The mural is hand painted by artist Maxwell Mays

[@danalynbegin6991]

I live in Ottawa, spent some time living in Mass. I love the history and houses out there, same seasonal atmosphere. I love these old houses.

[@LarniUnwin]

Just stumbled on this channel and its a welcome relief from all the chaos and anger. These beautiful houses and stories remind us there is joy and appreciation to be found in not just history but the people who made it. Lasting reminders of those who took the time to create a legacy.

[@HollyWood-do6fn]

Love this channel! I love the flooring and furniture. I love studying different houses and the historical background!

[@christineyetman640]

I love the kitchen...elegant but yet such a homey looking room

[@AAdams-rm5vz]

Perfection! Museum quality restoration and furnishings.

[@KitNCatCleo]

I see someone’s love and care throughout this home. The details are so beautiful ❤

[@KitNCatCleo]

That mural… wow!!! 😮

[@PaulQuinn-j9n]

Kerosene wasn't distilled and in use until the middle of the nineteenth century. The exterior light would have been lit with whale oil or a candle was used.

[@naomiweaver1855]

In England, in the Middle Ages and a little while after, it was a candle (in cities).

[@Sandy-pr5gz]

Excellent job being our tour guide through this beautiful home. Thank you! 😊

[@jeanberard2078]

I live 15 miles away from where these houses are and I drive down that street and walked it many times. I am so glad the preservation society stepped in to save them.

[@tanyamendibles1009]

Beautiful home and restoration.

[@buickinvicta288]

Beautiful home. Carefully collecting authentic furnishings. Good tour. 👍

[@rneustel388]

Thanks so much for sharing this tour of this beautiful New England home! I don’t see that I would change anything about this house. I’m loving the color palette of the whole house, especially the colors in the guest bedroom!

[@gayabele4]

Beautiful home, very thoughtfully furnished. A comment on the painted floor...I don't know when it started but I toured a 1700s home in Historic Deerfield, Mass that had a similarly painted design, except that the floor had first been covered in canvas, then the canvas was painted. You could tell it wasn't a wood floor but it had a glossy, hard finish.

[@janet8982]

Absolutely beautiful home. The quality is incredible. Love the exterior framing on the door and all the windows. My favorite room besides the kitchen (which I’m so glad is not white!) is the murals in the dining room. And then the gardens are to die for. Thanks for the tour!

[@laurapieri6315]

Lovely absolutely lovely! Thank you for the tour

[@barbieharris8079]

Great video , beautiful house 💚the tiles surrounding the fireplace may be Delft tiles and would be correct for the period 🥰

[@canoedoc2390]

Gorgeous home. Exquisite color palate and furnishings. Nothing is more hideously tacky than seeing an antique house like this defiled by someone who thinks they are being sophisticated and ironic by filling it with urban hipster furnishings, modern "art", and every square inch painted gray.

[@lizstraub6621]

I totally agree. Or those hideous faux leather recliners and sectionals that people seem to love. UGH! Keep it true to the period, or all integrity goes out the window!

[@dorothymazzarelli2829]

100% my DREAM HOUSE!💙💙💙

[@debrademedici864]

Lovely home !!!!

[@eileennielsen5165]

Beautiful home. The kitchen would not have white in it(originally). Love this channel.

[@Mytriumph650pre-unit]

Awesome house.

[@TheSwissChalet]

Gorgeous!

[@Manchitas84]

That was lovely 🥰.

[@bonniemiller9197]

Have seen Delft tile used around fireplace of this house era. Too far away in video to say whether this is Delft. Also Early American Life magazine did a story on Delft tile several years ago. Love your channel.

[@d.l.n.7133]

The checker pattern on the floors were very popular in the 1700’s. The tiles are most likely Delft from Holland and most likely original or added soon after the house was built . You said in the bathroom that a larger mirror would be nice … l think they need a larger sink as well . The only changes l would make are turning the wasted space between the bathroom to either a large walk in closet or enlarging the bathroom. Since it is not original to the house , l would not feel badly tearing out the kitchen , putting in a new one and either take the floor boards from the 3rd floor to lay down in the kitchen or putting in slate tiles . The house is lovely . I would not power off the moss ( although it can be slippery when wet ) bc it adds to the charm of the patio area.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Thanks for the tour, wish this home were on a much bigger piece of property.

[@brendanicolay9893]

Kitchen is awesome

[@beautificvision2023]

Beautiful. Must be on campus at Brown University/RISD. Outstanding.

[@rosebarreira8143]

It is, I drive by it every morning on the way to work. The street is filled with beautiful homes of this period!

[@beautificvision2023]

@@rosebarreira8143 Dear rosebarreira8143, How lovely! It would be my dream job to live and work at Brown/ RISD. I am currently a substitute teacher at a city high school while completing my master's degree (June 2025). I aim to teach remotely and online for a community college or university. If I were to live and associate with a community of creative, insightful, and mindful people, it would be the Brown/RISD campus. Being surrounded by such a strong, successful, and intelligent history is a blessing! I hope you have a glorious autumn! Kindly, LBC xoxoxo

[@karenwoodward7291]

Those are shutters on all the windows. Good to keep the cold out in the winter. The tile on the fireplace may be origional as Europe was using tile even before this time.

[@jannibc]

Just found your channel and love it…hence I subscribed. Recognize tile around fireplace in bedroom - it is Delft tile from Netherlands. Was used in these homes. Thank you for the great content!

[@oldNEhouses4947]

Thank you for subscribing! I am glad you enjoy the videos.

[@jannibc]

@@oldNEhouses4947 thanks! I’m spreading the word!

[@MarciaMatthews]

The wide board floors upstairs look like kings pine.

[@donnapiraino3323]

6:53 it’s a wash basin…It’s exact function is for just that washing up…It dates back to when there wasn’t any indoor plumbing…This was how they washed up before bed..

[@vickilindberg6336]

Expected it to be much smaller inside. Decor helps.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Just a note, a white kitchen which I really hate would not have Been at all in keeping with what these Homes would have had, either natural stained wood or milk paint as this kitchen paint was meant to resemble.

[@csm92459]

Providence was one of the centers of the China Trade in the late 1700s. The wealth that was generated explains the wonderful Federal detailing on the exterior and the high end interior woodwork.

[@firecracker3911]

Beautiful!

[@lynnjames5039]

I think every room is great along with the choice of furniture except for the dining room the table and chairs doesn't fit the period it doesn't look good, everything else looks ok! You're right the mirror in the bathroom should be bigger that one looks silly.

[@dolldoll2914]

👩🏻‍💻The size of the rug show opulence and money. The large runs were not cheap.

[@Jared_Albert]

Wouldn’t been kerosene but whale oil

[@oldNEhouses4947]

I can see that. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

That's a Wash stand and the pitcher would have been put on the bottom shelf

[@deborahheffernan4863]

delft tiling around blue bed fireplace likely original, prevalent during this time

[@jillschaefer1360]

Curious on the 3 baths...I thought it was strange for 3 baths back then, and we only saw 1 in the video. Misprint?

[@terri348]

3rd floor ( top of house) nursery for small children or possibly live in servants? Maybe even trunk, etc. Storage.

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Just looks dreamy… How much?

[@oldNEhouses4947]

Sorry not for sale.

[@joltjolt5060]

​@@oldNEhouses4947awww

[@terri348]

Kitchen room could have still been the original kitchen, just without the modern conveniences. Possibly cubbards and shelves to house supplies and other sundries.

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

I lived on Benefit Street in Providence, years ago. Which street is this house located? Price of house?

[@jonp4846]

Looks like Benefit Street to me.

[@elizabethdelacruz6876]

It's called a dry sink 😊

[@michaelhudecek2778]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@irenehartmann5249]

Love the house but not the checkered floor. The murals are really something.

[@khensley7057]

YeS!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@donnasmith9939]

Kitchen sink appears to be soap stone.

[@nigellee9824]

How much of the exterior is original, not a lot....I would imagine...the pains of glass for a start are too big for a house of that period , the size would've only been available for the really wealthy..

[@nunyebizniz]

All homes in RI under historical preservation need authorization to change anything to preserve the historical aspect. The exterior is original or as original for that time.

[@Sassy33]

I find the swags in the windows look silly and distract.

[@luciaconn6788]

they might protect against glare and fade

[@karens8633]

4:43 Judging from the size of the fireplace, this would have been the original cooking space.