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Historic Homes of Unionville Area
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"There's no place like home." Which home? Some of the highlights of our town are the many historic homes located throughout. Each has a special story to tell. By looking at a house, you can tell the events of its life. Some features of an old historic home in the Unionville area are thick stone walls, designed to keep the heat or cool in; cellars and root cellars, for storage of produce and tools; low ceilings, to keep the heat in a room; and a fireplace in every room to keep the rooms warm during the winter. Over the years a house may grow or change with each new owner to suit that owner's needs. Newer sections of the house appear different from the original building. They may include garages, spacious kitchens with large windows, giving it a modern look. Most of the older homes near Unionville heard roosters crowing and chickens clucking. They saw people working in barns and fields. The farmhouses were usually plain, consisting of just enough room for the large families to be comfortable. Many people worked on farms until they were unable to carry on daily chores. When this time came, the elderly moved into town. In this way, the towns consisted mainly of retired citizens. As farming diminished and younger people moved into Unionville, they altered the houses to their liking. Many of the houses have been restored and changed for public use. For instance, the former Sestrich's General Store has been renovated for use as a cafe. Houses are like a book, telling all about their life. Some witnessed slavery abolished and the World Wars fought. Historic homes across the nation are important in reflecting upon the past. |
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