Historic Homes of rich and prominent
people hold a certain fascination.
They propel us back to a bygone era
when wealthy families had maids and
butlers. When ladies gathered in the front parlor and men retired after dinner to the billiard room for a smoke. Now, WBGU-PBS takes you back to that time with a new program that tours local historic homes. "What I tried to do with this documentary
is not only show the beautiful pictures
of the homes, but I also really wanted to tell the stories of the people who lived there," said WBGU-PBS’ Marlene Harris-Taylor, producer.

From early Colonial to Victorian and then the Edwardian Period, Northwest Ohio’s Historic homes have stories to tell that go beyond the beauty and artistry infused in them by local craftsmen. If these walls could talk, we would hear tales of our local history. Join WBGU-PBS’ Marlene Harris Taylor, as she visits nine historic homes in Coldwater, Lima, Liberty Center, Findlay, Arlington, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Maumee and Toledo.

Harris-Taylor said, "It was so amazing to hear some of the wonderful stories behind some of these homes. Everything from family conflicts to the gas and oil boom of northwest Ohio. Tracing the stories of these great mansions gave me new insight into the history of our region and the people who made it all happen."

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