eBook Spring 2025 Issue

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Step back in time with the Spring 2025 issue of A Primitive Place, where history and timeless design come alive. On the cover, we feature the well-preserved 1792 Colonial Federal of Joan Staufer in Catskill, New York. Listed on the National Registry, Joan’s home radiates a traditional feel with its New England-inspired palette of reds and blues, complemented by the warmth of early American antiques.

Inside, explore four additional homes steeped in history:

Steven Hall of New Bedford, Massachusetts: Rethink primitive style with Steven’s unique approach in his rental unit within an 1847 mansion, once home to Massachusetts’ first attorney general.

T.C. and Kim Waln of Longview, Texas: Their thoughtfully constructed Cape Cod-style home is a testament to historic authenticity, filled with 1600-1800s antiques.

Tom and Nancy Balfanz of Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Their reproduction Colonial saltbox is a rare sight in Minnesota, featuring historic elements like a stone wall and reclaimed barn beams.

Larry and Linda McVay of Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Larry and Linda are antique dealers with a passion for early American lighting, Scandinavian pieces, wooden business signs, and horse-themed decor.

This issue also includes fascinating articles on

• A military encampment inspired by Valley Forge.

• Tips for identifying “fakes” in the antique industry

• Collecting horse motifs, including hooked rugs, tavern signs, crocks, and rocking horses.

Discover these stories and so much more in the Spring 2025 issue of A Primitive Place!