Ephraim Blaine House - Carlisle, PA

Ephraim Blaine House - Carlisle, PA Welcome ! Begun in 1794 by Col. George Washington -- the Blaine house is one of the finest examples of 18th century architecture still standing in Carlisle, PA.

We're Doug & Robin Rowe Williams and we invite you to follow along as we restore this beautiful, c. 1794 building back to its original splendor and make it our home. Ephraim Blaine -- land speculator, Indian trader, merchant, tavern keeper, sheriff, and Commissary General of the Continental Army under Gen.

When you bring in the muscle to help remove the last of the cast iron — it gets DONE !! Shout out to our son for the ass...
06/07/2026

When you bring in the muscle to help remove the last of the cast iron — it gets DONE !! Shout out to our son for the assist. ❤️

05/27/2026

Almost all of the original flooring has been uncovered. Mama ain’t messin’ around !

05/18/2026

Discovered the original, 18th century flooring in what will be the dining & living rooms. I’m swooning! ❤️

Original winding staircase in the stone tavern. ❤️ Currently the only way to access the third floor.
05/11/2026

Original winding staircase in the stone tavern. ❤️ Currently the only way to access the third floor.

Main staircase is soon to be leveled and supported to prevent its shifting again in the future.
05/06/2026

Main staircase is soon to be leveled and supported to prevent its shifting again in the future.

Third floor has been stripped back to the framing. Need to strengthen ceiling and floor beams. Look at that beautiful br...
04/27/2026

Third floor has been stripped back to the framing. Need to strengthen ceiling and floor beams. Look at that beautiful brick exterior wall !

Thanks to family and friends who showed up in force to our first Open House. Consensus was "We're crazy, but in a good w...
04/21/2026

Thanks to family and friends who showed up in force to our first Open House. Consensus was "We're crazy, but in a good way!" I support that. 😁

Love looking at the backside of the original stairway paneling. Amazing 18th century craftsmanship.
04/14/2026

Love looking at the backside of the original stairway paneling. Amazing 18th century craftsmanship.

Love looking at the backside of the original stairway paneling. Amazing 18th century craftmanship.
04/14/2026

Love looking at the backside of the original stairway paneling. Amazing 18th century craftmanship.

Original 1790s cedar shake roof, as seen from inside the tavern's third floor. At some point, it was covered over with ...
03/26/2026

Original 1790s cedar shake roof, as seen from inside the tavern's third floor. At some point, it was covered over with a standing-seam metal roof. I love taking this beauty back to her beginnings.

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4 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA
17013

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