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The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance | Child Care
The Learning Center
Welcome to The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance, a safe, affordable, and licensed child care center in Easton, PA! The Learning Center provides early childhood education for children from 6 weeks old up to age 13 in a creative and educational environment.
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not your typical learning center!
Serving the greater Lehigh Valley for more than a century, Third Street Alliance for Women & Children is a multi-program human services agency. Housed in the historic Simon Mansion and the adjoining Bixler-Ward House, we provide the community with 21st century S. T.E.A.M. programming in our Learning Center and expanded supportive services in our shelter for women & children. We believe in the power of communities; when people come together we can change lives.
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Child Care
Child care classrooms offer an individualized curriculum based on your child’s needs and interests which allows all children to learn at their own pace in small groups. Children in our classrooms explore and learn literacy, science, math, art, computers, dramatic play, and other skills with hands-on activities. The Learning Center has achieved and maintained Pennsylvania Keystone STAR 4 status since 2006.
the classrooms
Learn more about each of our classrooms below to find the best option for your child.
Infant to Toddler
Infant to Toddler
The Learning Center has options when it comes to caring for our youngest learners.
Infants can begin in our classrooms at 6-weeks of age.
Our infant classrooms help to develop motor skills, muscle-building, and social skills in a small setting. Learning through play is done at every opportunity and the infants receive the nurturing they need to begin a lifetime of learning. Parents can begin the enrollment process before the child is born by contacting Nancy Frederick at 610-438-9413.
The ITCS program is a high-quality, state-funded program that is free to income-eligible families for infants up to age 3. Children learn in a caring and engaging environment with individualized lesson plans for the whole child. Families must be income-eligible and have to apply to the Child Care Works program. Once approved by Child Care Works, families can apply for the program at Third Street Alliance.
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Families remain eligible for this program while the child is under three years old.
Families re-apply for the Child Care Works program 6 months before the child’s 3rd birthday. At that time, families can choose to continue with the CCW funding, switch to the free Pre-K Counts program once they are age-eligible, or move to private pay if the household income has increased above the threshold.
Toddler to Pre-K
Toddler to Pre-K
The Toddler, Pre-School and K-Ready classrooms at The Learning Center include:
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Children have daily access to our indoor gymnasium and outdoor play yard.
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All students are provided healthy food for breakfast, lunch and snack based on the USDA guidelines, prepared on-site by a licensed cook and provided at no extra cost.
The Learning Center is licensed by the state of Pennsylvania, and holds a PA Keystone STAR Four rating – a true mark of distinction for child care! For more information on these merits, and what it means for your child, please visit the website of PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning. To enroll your child today, contact The Learning Center Director Nancy Frederick at [email protected] or by phone at 610-258-6271.
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To enroll you child, click the button below to fill out the form, or Contact Us Here
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Pre-K Counts
Pre-K Counts
Pre-K Counts at Third Street Alliance provides free, quality early childhood education for children ages 3, 4, and 5 before Kindergarten through the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program.
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May learn English as a second language, have developmental delays, or other risk factors that may make success in school more challenging.
If your child falls into these categories, you may be eligible to apply! To learn more about the program and to be considered for enrollment, complete this interest form:
online Interest Form
For more information, email Tanya Falero, Family Engagement Coordinator at TFalero@thirdstreetalliance.
org or call Tanya at 610-438-9429. Third Street Alliance provides this opportunity for families that qualify through Pre-K Counts, a state-funded program based on the school-year calendar. The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program is based on the quality components adopted for pre-kindergarten by the State Board of Education. Each program offering PA Pre-K Counts classrooms have their own guidelines.
Before & After School Care
School Age Child Care
The Learning Center offers school-aged child care for children up to age 13. SACC offers a fun learning environment that enhance what children learn in school. Our teachers provide a creative atmosphere for students to continue learning after the last school bell has rung. SACC offers:
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Homework assistance provided by classroom teachers and Lafayette students.
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Access to S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Lab
To Enroll, click the button below to fill out the form, or contact Nancy Fredrick, Director of The Learning Center at
610-438-9413 or by email: [email protected]
online Interest Form
The Learning Center is licensed by the state of Pennsylvania, and holds a PA Keystone STAR Four rating – a true mark of distinction for child care! For more information on these merits, and what it means for your child, please visit the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
School Age Summer Program
School Age Child Care
The School-Age Summer program is packed with fun activities and field trips as students continue to focus on math, science, and literacy skills. Some of the exciting trips include the Crayola Experience, local zoos, parks, DaVinci Science Center, Aura Ceramics, and Touchstone Theatre! In between learning and fun, students are provided a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
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Growing Brains
Current COVID-19
Updates & Guidelines
With the health of all of our TLC families and teachers at stake, we will consider withdrawing a family for any obvious and clear disregard for our COVID-19 policies stated below. Our focus and first responsibility if the health of all our students and families during this pandemic and beyond.
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Staff will conduct health questions with the adult dropping off and a temperature check as the student enters the building. We will need to exclude any child and staff member with a persistent cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, fever over 100.0 F, rash, symptoms of inflammatory illness, household member has symptoms, or in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more. -
We rely on families being truthful and letting the Director know through email, phone call, or Procare if someone in your household becomes newly diagnosed with COVID-19 OR if someone in your household is self-quarantining, has symptoms, or awaiting a test due to a possible exposure to an individual with COVID-19. Email: [email protected]
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Should a COVID-19 outbreak occur, the Department of Health will be contacted and their guidance will be followed. Guidance will include a closure of a classroom or closure for the entire center for possibly 2 weeks. It is imperative that if you or someone in your household is feeling ill, you are not sending your child to childcare. We will contact you if your child was in close contact for 15 minutes with a positive COVID-19 individual. -
Children that are excluded due to illness or existing symptom will need a doctor’s note to return to childcare. Children that have been excluded due to a household member ordered to self-quarantine or exhibiting symptoms will need to provide clearance from the child’s physician or a negative test result for individual in the household.
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If throughout the day, your child is exhibiting any symptoms of illness, we will keep them separated from the other children in our “sick room” by the gym with a teacher. You will be called regarding your child’s symptoms and we will need a contact person on the Emergency Contact form, to pick up your child within the hour. Your child will need to return with a “return to care” doctor note. -
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We will need every family to keep their child’s Emergency Contact form updated with current phone numbers and a trusted alternative to pick up.
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Classroom toothbrushing will be on hold until COVID-19 is no longer a concern in our community. With this in mind, please have your child brush their teeth before they arrive to school.
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Welcome To Better Daycare
In each classroom, from infant to preschool, our highly skilled teachers provide the environment and experiences from which children learn. Our curriculum offers a comprehensive education that develops the whole child. At Early Bird Day School Academy, we recognize how important new beginnings are in each child’s development and to each family. Our mission is to provide a caring and nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow.
All of our staff is CPR/First Aid Certified.
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The Building Blocks To A Balanced Education
Children learn in a variety of ways and at their own pace. Our carefully planned curriculum is designed to inspire your child at every age and stage. Built around extensive research, 21st-century technology, and developmentally appropriate instruction, our curriculum introduces concepts of math, science, language, culture, environment, art, and health.
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Helping Children Reach Their Potential
At Early Bird Day School Academy, a teacher is a nurturer and an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Early Bird, families, and teachers work together–celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.
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Our Daycare Curriculum
At Early Bird Day School Academy, we employ The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, Third Edition. The Creative Curriculum includes objectives for children’s development and learning. Objectives define goals for young children, and the curriculum provides the tools and resources needed to achieve those goals.
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Our Infant Program
An exceptional place for your baby to thrive.
Our space is built for babies on the move: look for bright mirrors, warm rugs, sensory tables, great books, and baskets filled with soft, natural materials. There are musical instruments, toys for pretend play, safe equipment, and outdoor places to explore. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that our stringent safety, security, and cleanliness standards meet or exceed all state and local guidelines.
Even these youngest of children are encouraged to learn about their world through our individualized curriculum that invites exploration, celebrates each important milestone, and supports the transition from the sensory-motor world of infancy to the increasingly social and self-directed world of toddlers.
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Our Toddler Program
A place for growing curious, happy, and confident toddlers.
Our space is built for active and inquisitive toddlers with environments made up of well-planned learning centers that allow for physical activity, child choice and self-directed play, small groups, and supportive teaching. There are reading nooks, sensory tables, great books, pretend play areas, baskets filled with dress-up and exploratory materials, musical instruments, and outdoor places to explore.
Learning experiences are planned to promote each toddler’s growing independence, enhance social skills, and build the confidence needed to reach their individual potential and prepare for preschool and beyond.
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Our Preschool Program
Engaging children intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.
Our preschool classroom focus on children’s newly emerging skills and advanced use of language, math, and scientific thought.
Multi-disciplinary learning centers encourage individual skills and emerging interests in academics, creative expression, and outdoor learning.
Our curriculum stimulates each child’s innate curiosity and exploratory nature to prepare children for lifelong learning. Children move to elementary school socially prepared, excited to learn, and well versed in the language, math, and science skills they’ll need to succeed.
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Our Curriculum Components
Math
- Numbers & Counting
- Sorting
- Shapes
- Pattern Blocks
- Matching
- More & Less
- Sizes & Measuring
Literacy
- Alphabet
- Phonological Awareness
- Print Concepts
- Pre-Writing Skills
- Picture-Word Cards
- Books
Art
- Drawing
- Brush painting
- Exploring music
- Dance
Sensory Play
- Playdough
- Sand
- Water
- Dramatic Arts
Science
- Sensory Table
- Magnets
- Science Experiments
- Weather
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Summer Camp Daycare
We have small classrooms to provide our children with more one on one care.
We do this so we are able to engage each unique child.
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A Proven Safe Daycare Center
Our school is using the Brightwheel App to help with things like daily check-in, communication, and photos. Simply download the free app on any apple or android product. Create an account and we will log you into your child’s account.
Throughout the day you will receive pictures and progress reports. So you will always know how your child is doing.
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Curriculum Themes
| Back to School |
| All About Me |
| My Body |
| Fall |
| Animals All Around |
| Taking Care of Myself |
| All Things Cold |
| Spring |
| Transportation |
| Camping |
| Summer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you tell me more about Early Bird Day School Academy?
Our goal as a daycare
center is to help your child reach his or her potential through a positive, and engaging developmental program. Early Bird Day School
Academy strives to provide a motivating and nurturing educational environment for young children as they develop Kindergarten readiness skills.It is our vision and belief at Early Bird Day School
Academy that these early years are the first steps of a child’s success in the future. Our environment provides many hands-on activities and allows daycare
children to creatively explore the world around them. We provide activities and experiences that help your child develop a sense of independence, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Our daycare
curriculum responds to the needs of the children in their particular stages of development.We look forward to a positive relationship between students, teachers, parents, and the community working together in the education process.
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Can you tell me more about your curriculum?
The creative curriculum we practice covers specific areas through learning centers which are language activities, pre-reading skills, math concepts, practical life activities, science, creative arts, and computers.
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Can you tell me how to contact you?
To schedule a tour or to get more information, you may call us at 610-438-1706. When you give us a call, you’ll be connected directly to our friendly staff, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. You can also email us at [email protected] or you can use the contact us form on our contact page.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Early Bird Day School
We use many resources to enhance our programs as the outside world has much to teach. We plan at least once per month for in-house programs.English translation, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, meaning, word combinations
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Best Old Home Neighborhoods 2011: Northeast
From quaint New England villages to bustling urban enclaves, here are a dozen places where you can find your own perfect old home near the north Atlantic coast. nine0010
Best Old Home Neighborhoods 2011: Northeast
For the fourth year in a row, we’ve tracked North America’s most timeless neighborhoods, lovingly built old homes with an unusual past and an undeniably promising future. With the help of our friends from Portland, Oregon.
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From quaint New England villages to bustling urban enclaves, here are a dozen places to find your perfect old home on the north Atlantic coast.
Historic Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
Photo by Herb Engelsberg
Home to America’s second-largest steelmaker until the closure of Bethlehem Steel in 2003, this city of 72,000 is located about 70 miles north of Philadelphia and 81 miles west of New York. Many former workers still live here today, next door to professionals in their 30s and 40s who have chosen Bethlehem for their almost normal trips around the metropolis. Lehigh University and Moravian College are here, contributing to the historic district’s thriving arts scene, which includes free concerts, house and garden tours, and monthly art shows inside the glass walls of the town hall.
rotunda. On the main street, the Moravian Bookshop, the country’s oldest permanent volume seller, stands among popular restaurants and cafes. Historic Bethlehem has a community vibe, with neighbors attending town meetings, approaching a single screen. Boyd Theater to click and catch their dinner at Monocacy Creek, a trout creek off the Lehigh River. nine0010
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The area is filled with two and a half and three story Italians, Queen Anne, Second Empire and Gothic Revival buildings built at the turn of the 20th century. Do you have elbow grease? One of these ornate Victorians can be bought for as low as -300,000. A fully restored one will likely call for -600,000 or more. Historic Bethlehem also has row houses in the -175,000 range, and wherever you walk, history abounds. As local real estate agent Barbara Fraust says, “You can walk centuries in eight blocks.” nine0010
Why buy here?
Keystone State is known for its affordable living for both families and those living in an empty nest.
Retiree Warning: In good old Pennsylvania, you will not pay state income tax on your retirement income.
Best for: Northeast, Waterfront, College Towns, Retirees, Family, Victorians, Walking
Tariffville Village, Simsbury, CT
Photo by Wanda Colman, Tariffville Village Association. nine0865
In Tariffville, locals are known to have old-fashioned social dinners or go to the Farmington River to go tubing, kayaking or white water rafting. But despite its many pleasures, few outside of Connecticut have heard of it. “This place has been forgotten over the years,” says Chet Macak, president of the Tariffville Village Association. “That’s one of the things that makes this place so enjoyable to live in.” An area with only 320 families is the Simsbury Pocket, about 11 miles northwest of Hartford. With small-town New England charm, first-class schools, and an unwavering commitment to historic preservation. Simbseri was included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s exclusive “Dozen of Distinctive Places” list in 2010.
And also Money magazine recently named it one of the best places to live in America. We thought we’d add to this list by naming Tariffville as one of the best areas to buy an old house.
Houses
Tariffville’s Greek Revival and Gothic dates back to the 19th century, with many quaint vernacular Victorians emerging in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Prices range from $180,000 for four-bedroom houses in disrepair (but with a lot of motivating character) to about $400,000 for large houses in excellent condition. nine0010
Why buy here?
Tariffville is one of the few places where you can find a five bedroom home for less than $200,000. It is an affordable village for old home lovers who want to earn money and for first time buyers and families looking for access to quality education.
Best for: Northeast, Bargains, Fixer-Uppers, Waterfront, Family, First Timers, Victorians, Small Towns, Outdoor Activities, Easy Ride
Milton, Delaware
Photo by Gary Cook
“We still have a lot of work to do,” says Melinda Huff, executive director of the Milton Historical Society, about getting her small river town the recognition it deserves.
However, Milton has already achieved a lot. The city’s historic district, established in the early 1680s, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Milton is now adding 240 more historic homes to the Register. Situated just off the east coast of the state at the head of the Broadkill River, Milton has at various times been a 19th-century schooner building center, the “sacred capital of the world” and a hotbed for button-making. It’s now just a friendly town with almost 2,000 parents, children, grandparents and young professionals who love Milton for summer sweet corn, King’s Ice Cream cones and other summer favorites like fishing, canoeing and gardening. nine0010
Homes
About 40 percent of Milton’s homes have been restored, but there are still many transactions to come. The Milton National Historic District includes 198 National Register-listed properties, including Colonial, Federal, Greek. Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses, as well as bungalow and local styles.
Some of them contain wide floorboards taken from sailing ships, stained glass windows, hand carvings, and walnut or oak countertops. The 1830s home with federal features is currently up for sale for $200,000, although it is in need of a significant amount of restoration work. nine0010
Why buy here?
Anyone with a passion for rowing, fishing or maritime history – which is well documented in the Milton Historical Society museum – will feel quite comfortable here. Milton is also home to the famous Dogfishhead Brewery, so it’s never hard to find a fresh 90-minute IPA or chicory stout.
Best for: Northeast, Waterfront, Family, First Timers, Small Towns, Gardening, Walking
Deering Center, Portland, Maine
photo Sandy Agrafiotis
Deering Center’s claim to fame: It is said to be the only place in the US where a child can go to kindergarten and then college, on the same street. Along with Longfellow Elementary School and Deering High School, Stevens Avenue is also next door to the University of New England.
An early trolleybus suburb, Deering Center was annexed by Portland in 1899. It was an ideal place for raising children: houses, sidewalks and a huge forest park with hiking trails served as a refuge from the city. For several years, residents have been renovating the homes of famed Portland architect John Calvin Stevens and removing mid-century siding from the facades of their historic homes. “We’ve got it all,” says Naomi Mermin, president of the Deering Center Neighborhood Association, citing a diverse population of several thousand, an old-fashioned butcher, and the park’s cross-country ski trails as proof. nine0010
Houses
According to Merman, the streets here showcase a “mess” of home styles, including Italian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, four squares, etc. Craftsman bungalows, Sears kit houses, and a farmhouse style that is local referred to as “New England” by residents, most built in the 20th century. first half. Prices start from $200,000 to $500,000.
Why buy here?
Do you want a turnkey house, not a roll-up project? “This is not an area where you find homes in poor condition,” Merman says. “Houses in fairly original condition, in need of updating, but otherwise in good condition, easy to find.” And many of the old houses here are apartment buildings, including those for rent; these large homes not only offer income potential, but also demonstrate amazing energy efficiency during Maine’s long, cold winters. nine0010
Best for: Northeast, Family, Cottages and Bungalows, City Life, First Time Buyers, Easy Ride, Walking says Beth Hansen, showing off the walkability of her adopted hometown of Easton. Hansen, who moved here six years ago from Oakland, California, also loves the city’s active art scene. social and fine restaurants, not to mention indie cafes, clothing boutiques and wine bars. Home to about 14,000 people, Easton has long been a favorite destination for Washington residents looking for a second home or middle ground for retirement.
It makes sense: the city center offers all the cultural amenities that big city beltway types require, while Easton’s Chesapeake Bay Neighborhood offers boating, duck hunting, fishing, and some pretty inspiring natural scenery. Download. nine0010
Houses
Like Hansen, many residents here choose to live in historic Victorian houses in the city centre, including Falk, Second Empire and Queen Anne houses. We found a 3,480-square-foot folk-Victorian within walking distance of downtown for $129,000; A 4,175-square-foot, five-bedroom Second Empire farmhouse located minutes from downtown on 2.69 acres of land was selling for $346,000. Those hankering for coastal views will find waterfront homes in the Chesapeake Bay, about 15 minutes from town (expect $700,000 or more for this property). nine0010
Why buy here?
Before the real estate crash in Easton, prices were skyrocketing, but now you can buy a solid old house in the city for less than $200,000.
Easton is located 72 miles east of Washington, DC, so it remains an excellent choice for second home buyers. With good schools and safe streets, it is also ideal for families with children.
Best for: Northeast, Waterfront, Family, Victorians, Small Towns, Walking
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Photo by Lee Nelson
About 30 miles northeast of Boston is the coastal town of Ipswich, known to inspire Theodore Wendel and other American Impressionist painters with its hills, salt marshes, open farmland and classic seascapes. scenery. Ipswich now has nearly 14,000 residents, including retirees, families and everyone from working-class fishermen to famous writers and artists. Conservation communities put a lot of emphasis on protecting the city’s natural resources, and locals and visitors alike enjoy horseback riding. on country trails, canoeing and kayaking on the Ipswich River, skiing on the white sands of Crane Beach and, of course, feasting on Ipswich’s famous shellfish.
Jean Moss, who leads tours of historic homes here, says: “I’ve never lived in a place where people loved their city so much.” nine0010
Homes
Of the 180 historic homes here, 58 were built before 1725, making Ipswich home to more First Period homes than any other US community. These early structures, usually family owned and rarely seen on the market, are mostly post-medieval English timber-frame houses with additions behind the salt pans. It also houses the Queen Anne houses and the Italianate houses built at the turn of the 19th century, and typically cost around $600,000. Downstairs is $169,900 for a 1928 3-bedroom Colonial Revival building in need of bowel repairs and a walk from downtown.
Why buy here?
You can live near the beach with your family in one car! Ipswich is one of the few seaside towns in Boston with its own train station within walking distance of the city centre.
Best for: Northeast, Waterfront, Senior Citizens, Family, Small Towns, Outdoor Activities, History Happened Here, Easy Ride, Walking
Francestown, New Hampshire
Photo TK
“We’ve been open… hmm… for about 197 years,” says Jason Martel, owner of the Francestown Village Store.
Indeed, for two centuries, residents of this southern New Hampshire city have been coming here for food, equipment, and just about everything else. “We also sell 450 beers and roasted seaweed for sushi these days,” adds Martel. The shop is the glue that holds the city of about 1500 people together (and yes, it also sells glue). Almost all of the buildings and houses here were built between the late 1700s and late 1800s, when the railroad bypassed Francestown. In retrospect, this was an accidental twist: if things had turned out differently, the city would not have become the charm of a bedroom community – many residents travel to Boston or Manchester – as they are today. nine0010
Houses
Popular styles include Cape Cod and Federal, many with beautiful English style gardens. One of Francestown’s few Victorian-era homes, the 2,287-square-foot Queen Anne Square on a quarter-acre area, was recently listed for sale for $225,000. Also available: 1826 3,056-square-foot Federal with attached barn for $295,000.
Why buy here?
Those who are looking for a quiet rural area in which to settle down will find a great option here. But beware: there is no nightlife to speak of here. “Once I close the doors, the city is ready for the day,” says Martel. The action takes place about 32 km away, in Manchester, or in Boston, at 90 minutes drive. However, it is a great place for skiers as it is home to the Crotched Mountain Ski Resort.
Best for: First Time Buyers, Gardening, Northeast, Small Towns, Outdoor Activities
Lamberville, NJ
Photo courtesy of the Lamberville Historical Society.
Everything from hairpins to toilets was once made in tiny Lamberville. But the former industrial hub has changed: This enclave on the Delaware River is now home to about 5,000 artists, writers, retirees, shopkeepers, and professionals from major cities (which endure 45 or 90-minute drive to Philadelphia or Manhattan, respectively). What Lumberville lacks in population it makes up for in a rejuvenating spirit at home.
It’s a hotbed for carpenters, masons, architects, antique dealers, and other home restoration professionals, as well as a destination for those embarking on the delightfully painful journey of restoring an old home. In the morning, you can stroll through the antique shops on Union Street or the nearby famous Gold Nugget Antique Market. nine0010
Houses
A history dating back to 1705 means that Lamberville has amassed a wide range of architectural styles. “Every home is unique,” says Holly Havens, a real estate agent who settled in Lumberville in 1995. In the city center there is a villa from the Federal era to the Greek Revival of the early 19th century, and then an Italian villa of the Gothic Revival. English Cottage, French Second Empire and Queen Anne Houses, and 1850s row houses built for the Irish Canal. workers. Craftsmen’s bungalows and vernacular-style cottages dot the remote hills. Those weightlifting games can take over a legendary house with good bones for next to nothing.
We found a two-bedroom colonial house dating from the 1700s for $168,000 (yes, it needs work). nine0010
Why buy here?
Whether you’re looking for a small but growing, artisan-friendly town or commuted rural community, Lamberville is your place. “It’s Oz,” Havens says. “We’re so hidden.” And did we mention deals?
Best for: Northeast, Deals, Waterfront, Retirees, Singles, First Time Buyers, Small Towns, Outdoor Activities, Walking
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY
Photo courtesy of Rosemary McHugh
Once home to thousands of Norwegian boat builders and Italian and Irish immigrants, this old Brooklyn neighborhood on the New York Harbor is a bleak place. On Sundays, families hang out together after church or gather at local restaurants and bakeries on Third Avenue. This is a serenely diverse area where you can visit a Norwegian patisserie, an Italian butcher and a Middle Eastern grocery store all within the same block; From here you have a beautiful view of the Verrazano-Narrows bridge.
“We like the low key here,” says Victoria Hofmo, who grew up in a community of 70,000 people. “We also love all the green spaces, the waterfront access and the rustic vibe. We’ve got it all.”
Houses
Two- and three-story single- and multi-family row houses in brick and brownstone are common, as well as Renaissance row houses in wood and Tudor stucco and limestone facades. Of course, this is New York, where “affordable” means anything under seven figures. A two-story brick house with original joinery and pocket-style doors can cost $500,000. A restored 1930s Tudor home was recently listed for sale for $558,000. Renaissance Revival starts at $700,000. nine0010
Why buy here?
Midtown Manhattan is just over an hour away by subway. Young families and professionals are coming for what is currently unattainable on most New York waterfronts: single-family homes.
Best for: Northeast, Waterfront, City life, Family, Walking, Rows , north of the Atlantic.
at the entrance to Point Judith Pond, consists of 14 villages, some of which have historical designation as exemplary. architecture. The gem of South Kingstown, the Kingston Village Historic District, founded in the 1700s as Little Rest, received National Register status in 1974 year. The area is adjacent to the University of Rhode Island, which has 14,000 students, giving its majestic neighborhoods a vibrant energy. The bike path follows a defunct railway line from West Kingston to the beach, passing former mills in the villages of Peace Valley and Wakefield, where artists and scientists have colonized the old cottages and factories of breeders. building. Throw in good schools and shops, and Newport or Providence within a 30-minute drive, and you have a draw for all ages and professions. nine0010
Houses
The Kingston Village Historic District is home to the oldest houses in South Kingstown, from Federal and other early American styles to the Victorian era Queen Anne.
The carpentry cottages in Peace Dale enchant with their palisades and cozy verandas, as well as numerous shops. Wakefield hides many styles from the late 19th century, including Queen Anne, capes, colonial revival and folk expressions. House 189 was recently put up for sale1 year “Colonial Revival” 3 bedroom Valley of Peace for $185,000.
Why buy here?
“It’s a beautiful, well-preserved old town,” says Katherine Gagnon, who recently bought a $300,000 home in Kingston with business partner Ann Denis. The two musicians plan to open Lily’s at Little Rest, a three-room bed and breakfast. They chose South Kingstown because of its opportunity, accessible market and favorable environment for conservation, as well as proximity to the beach and many historic sites. “We’re excited,” Gagnon says. nine0010
Best for: Northeast, College Towns, Waterfront, Family, Cottages & Bungalows, Singles, First Time Buyers, Outdoor Activities -o-fish. “No mall and no McDonald’s,” says Andrew Meyer of his hometown.
Hardwick is a booming 19th century granite mining town that went bankrupt and then survived into the 20th century. He returned because of not very fast food. Meyer, co-owner of Vermont Soy, grew up on a farm in a city of 3,000 in the northern third of the state. After working in Washington as an agricultural assistant, he returned home, planted beans, and helped turn the city into a cocoon of what foodies call “ Locavism He founded the Center for Agricultural Economics, which works with farmers, communities and agribusiness to develop healthy diets. Co-op kitchens at the Hardwick-based Vermont Food Venture Center help young food businesses, and Claire’s restaurant serves food from nearby fields. This community of young entrepreneurs, farm families and supportive seniors proves it: small businesses can generate significant economic growth. nine0010
Houses
Many of them were built at the turn of the 20th century, between the acceleration of granite production and its collapse.
Victorian nations built by mining bosses have Italianate, Queen Anne and Second Empire features and typically sell for between $125,000 and $200,000, according to realtor Ron Sunville. Classic capes and colonial revivals are also common and can often be had for under $125,000. nine0010
Why buy here?
Hardwick’s Main Street was home to many watering holes during the depressive days. Today, its diverse range of businesses includes a clothing boutique, a bakery, a jewelry store, a bookstore, and a micro-enterprise cooperative, from acupuncturists to accountants. With agricultural jobs growing rapidly in Hardwick, if you’ve ever considered escaping to rural America, this seems like one of the thriving places to park a tractor. nine0010
Best for: Northeast, Senior Citizens, Family, Singles, First Time Buyers, Small Towns, Gardening, Easy Ride
Eckington, DC
Photo by Jennifer Evert
Forget Bethesda and Arlington. When CTO Steve Ryneki moved from San Diego, California to Washington, DC in 2002, he wanted to live within the city.
He also wanted an older site with historical details – the federal house on Capitol Hill or the red-brick Queen Anne on Columbia Heights. Unfortunately, excavations in those areas cost more than half a million dollars. So Steve looked around the northeast part of the county and found what he was looking for: 1893 years for about $250,000. “The price was right, the architecture was amazing, and the metro is a 10-minute walk,” he says. Originally the province of powerful Victorian politicians and business owners, Eckington later became a stronghold for D.C.’s African-American middle class. These days, it’s a magnet for anyone looking to avoid the Beltway curbs and find trendy and newly renovated homes in a cool urban area just 10 minutes from Capitol Hill. nine0010
Houses
Most are Federal, Queen Anne or Colonial Revival brick houses. We found a renovated 1913 six-bedroom Colonial Revival home for $249,000. Required renovations: Victorian-era brick home with four bedrooms and a turret for $345,000.