An architectural curiosity with charming original details and modern updates, this dwelling was part of a brief fad for octagonal living in the 19th century. Eight-sided houses popped up in small ...

The second quilt drawing sponsored by the Octagon House Foundation took place on Mother’s Day at Laurel Springs Farm store. Owners Seth and Courtney Umbarger with their son Corbin welcomed members of ...

In the mid-19th century, a quirky architectural fad swept the country: the octagonal house. Homes shaped like octagons were said to be healthier and more efficient than conventional houses — and some ...