Real Estate
5 Wow Houses From A Different Universe
Step out of your space and time continuum, cast your jealousy to the wind and savor the sights of five houses that will transform your mind.
Every home built stands frozen in time - built to reflect the needs and lifestyles of the era in which it was built. Got a small kitchen? Welcome to the 1930's. Have a fieldstone basement, a high-peaked roof and radiators? The 1890's welcomes you.
Here are five Wow Houses that will transport you into a different space-time continuum - in a good way:
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WOW House: Step back in time into this professionally remodeled Victorian in Milwaukee upper Eastside.
What Universe is this in? Turn-of the Century Milwaukee. Long before the Brew City Germans held a World War One parade for the Germans (yes, it actually happened), the turn-of-the-century city was filled with Breweries, hard labor, mustachioed men, and women in full-length gowns. Or so it would seem.
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Shorewood Wow House: 1920s Colonial
WOW House: Take a look inside this Renovated Classic Colonial on a favorite Shorewood Block!
What Universe is this in? New England in the late 1600s. A perfectly symmetrical Colonial-style home set against the backdrop of the pre-revolution colonies. The carriage will roll up at 9 for you and the misses.
This Washington Highlands Mediterranean Colonial offers a spacious open floor plan, tall ceilings, over-sized natural fireplace.
What Universe is this in? The Great Depression. Thousands out of work in the Milwaukee area. A great drought sweeps across the plains. Will there be war in Europe? Sit by the fireside and read that great new book, The Grapes of Wrath.
Racine Wow House: A Beautiful Victorian
WOW House: Step inside a beautiful custom Victorian home, in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
What Universe is this in? The Antebellum south, filled with hand-turned balusters, hand-crafted woodwork and plenty of mint julep for everyone.
Brookfield Wow House: Chesterwood Parc Tudor
Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath Tudor in Chesterwood Parc. Walk to Brookfield East and close to Froedert and the Medical College.
What Universe is this in? The go-go 90's. Bill Clinton is president, the housing bubble is still a decade away, and the economy is as hot as an iron.
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