About Cornerstone Mansion
Our Mission
Cornerstone Mansion is dedicated to documenting, celebrating, and preserving America's most significant historic mansions, architectural treasures, and heritage travel destinations. We serve as a comprehensive resource for history enthusiasts, travelers, preservationists, and anyone fascinated by the stories behind America's built heritage.
What We Do
Through meticulously researched articles, expert architectural analysis, and compelling storytelling, we connect people with the magnificent structures that shaped American history. Our coverage spans:
- Historic Mansions: In-depth profiles of America's most significant residential architecture
- Haunted Hotels: Paranormal history and ghostly legends of historic accommodations
- Bed & Breakfast: Charming historic inns offering authentic heritage experiences
- Architecture Styles: Educational guides to architectural movements and design elements
- Film & TV Locations: Famous historic properties featured in entertainment media
- Famous Residents: Presidential homes and celebrity estates throughout American history
Our Commitment
We believe historic architecture tells the story of America—its triumphs, innovations, cultural movements, and the people who shaped our nation. Every mansion, hotel, and estate represents a chapter in our collective heritage that deserves to be preserved, understood, and appreciated.
Research & Accuracy
Our team of architectural historians and heritage researchers ensures every article meets rigorous standards for historical accuracy. We consult primary sources, architectural archives, preservation organizations, and local historical societies to provide authentic, well-documented content.
Preservation Advocacy
Beyond documentation, we advocate for the preservation of America's architectural heritage. We highlight restoration success stories, endangered properties, and the ongoing efforts of preservationists working to protect these irreplaceable structures for future generations.
Educational Outreach
We strive to make architectural history accessible and engaging for all audiences—from serious scholars to curious travelers. Our content serves students, educators, tour guides, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the buildings that define American culture.
Our Coverage
From Victorian mansions in San Francisco to antebellum estates in Charleston, from Gothic Revival churches to Beaux-Arts hotels, we document architectural treasures across all 50 states. Our geographic diversity ensures representation of regional architectural traditions and local heritage stories often overlooked by national media.
Join Our Community
Whether you're planning heritage travel, researching architectural history, restoring a historic property, or simply appreciate beautiful buildings with fascinating stories, we invite you to explore America's architectural legacy with us.
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, discover hidden gems, and help us preserve the stories of these magnificent structures for generations to come.
Contact & Collaboration
We welcome submissions from guest writers, partnerships with preservation organizations, and collaboration opportunities with heritage tourism boards. If you have a story to share about a historic property or expertise in architectural history, we'd love to hear from you.
Together, we preserve history one mansion at a time.