There’s an unrivaled feeling that comes with buying a new home. You get to re-do every aspect of your kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms your budget allows for. And you finally own something that’s yours. But as a homeowner, do you look into the history of your house? It turns out there are some homes on the market that historical figures previously owned, that have shaped history as we know it. If you don’t yet own a home, you might want to look into these properties. You might end up living in Dr. Seuss’s childhood home, Ernest Hemmingway’s childhood home, or the famous Kennedy Estate. Who knows what you might find lurking behind those walls and basements! Many of these historical figures flocked to these homes for their inspiration and creativity, and it’s where some of the most influential novels, artwork, and music came from. There’s a reason why these people lived in these homes, and more importantly, a reason why they say home is where the heart is.
Al Capone’s Brownstone
The two-flat red brick of Al Capone’s Chicago was on sale for $109,000, though it sold for double its asking price. Before it was purchased, you could have nestled in the home of Chicago’s most notorious gangster, though you’d think he’d live elsewhere. His 1920s residence was a bit more modest than most of us assumed. His mother died in the house. Property Agent Ryan Smith said, “There was a tunnel that went to the house from the garage. It likely led from a door still in the basement,” though it’s since been filled in. He went on to say, “The kitchen on the first floor is probably from the ’50s. That could have still been there when his mother lived there. That doesn’t appear to have been updated at any time.” Newspapers found in the home claimed Capone was a prisoner in his own home, thanks to his mother (USA Today).
