Need floorplans for old Southern US Farmhouse - any ideas?

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Need floorplans for old Southern US Farmhouse - any ideas?

Post by zinkerboy » Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:24 pm

Hi

I am going to be running a Trail of Cthulhu adventure based in 1930's Alabama at a few conventions this year including Gencon. My Google searching is obviously weak as i have been unable to find a good picture of an old deluxe farm building or a decent set of floor plans.

So, any pointers in the right direction will be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Need floorplans for old Southern US Farmhouse - any idea

Post by Nvision » Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:45 pm

This site has a wide range of old home designs, from modest to grand: http://www.housemouse.net/homeplan.htm

Also, since you're looking at vintage American rural architecture, try searching for Carpenter Gothic house plans. That's one of the major US architecture styles for rural homes...

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Re: Need floorplans for old Southern US Farmhouse - any idea

Post by zinkerboy » Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:31 pm

That's great. Much appreciated.

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Post by EddyPo » Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:37 pm

Yes, Thanks! This is a useful resource.
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Post by KeeperMurph » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:41 pm

Brilliant find nvision!

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Re: Need floorplans for old Southern US Farmhouse - any idea

Post by fox01313 » Wed May 27, 2015 10:44 pm

Also Chaosium did some products with house plans. Link to the first one.
http://www.chaosium.com/this-old-haunted-house/

With the historical houses, also look at some of the historical sites near the areas you are looking at. Some places like plantations or whatnot might be more of a museum today but the floorplans might be online. And also you'll get some good collections of photos to use for other things like other locations to see/visit or just describing the area.
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