Kellie Speed

The property, which was built in 1920, is currently configured as a four-bedroom home but could be used as an events space.

Known as Middle Ground Lighthouse, the structure was built in 1891, when it was used to guide sailors safely home.

What better way to celebrate July 4th—and America's 250th—than with the home styles that helped to shape the country's architectural heritage?

Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group A loft-style studio condo in New York that has been home to renowned circus performers

Michael David Commercial Photography A historic Rhode Island compound that predates the nation's founding by more than 50 years—and is rumored to have once been home to founding father

A historical New England Colonial located at the heart of a stunning wildlife habitat has been put on the market for $850,000 in one of Connecticut 's most storied towns.

An extraordinary waterfront estate that is tucked away in the guard-gated Linda Isle enclave of Newport Beach, CA, has just hit the market for a touch under $70 million. It serves up an exceptional array of amenities and touches—including "disappearing" doors that seamlessly transform the outdoor space into an extension of the home.

A historic mill in Colorado that was once used for gold and silver mining has just returned to the market with a significant price chop—presenting

A historic mill in Colorado that was once used for gold and silver mining has just returned to the market with a significant price chop—presenting an enterprising buyer with a "rare opportunity to own a piece of American heritage."

There is a fine line between preserving history and rewriting it —particularly when it comes to renovated properties. But there are some that manage to walk that line beautifully, preserving architectural heritage while secreting away modern, unique homes within that existing structure.