
A newsletter for those who love old houses and history.
| Platform | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly | |
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| Issues | 109 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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The house as it looks now, all scraped and ready for a new front door! Photo by John’s sister, Eliza. Thank you, Eliza!
Welcome to Second Story, a newsletter for people who love prewar apartments and old houses. New here? Subscribe below!...
Last Sunday, I finally saw The Devil Wears Prada 2, and I have to say: I left the theater feeling a little bit bummed.
While the first movie drew the curtain back on an industry that was, at the time, flush with cash, influence, and intri...
Gil Schafer’s perfect country house, which he sold last year. He spoke with me about why. Courtesy of Gil Schafer.
Welcome to Second Story, a newsletter for people who love old houses and prewar apartments. If you’re new here, subscribe be...
You know I love nothing more than original cabinetry!
Welcome to Second Story, a newsletter for people who love pre-war apartments, especially if they aren’t publicly listed. New here? Sign up below! And if you like what you read, tap the...
How to ensure the only question you get from the board is "When can you meet for an interview?"
Welcome to Second Story, a newsletter for people who love old houses and prewar apartments. New here? Sign up below! Or tap the heart at the bo...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Professional old-house and history nerd. @notenoughangers on IG and TT. Opinions and stories are mine alone © Second Story Media LLC.
Leonora Epstein is a design writer and editor and the co-author of X vs. Y: A Culture War, a Love Story.
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