There's a lot of Craftsman design and old construction that can't be had in the 60's and up houses. 

Read up on the issue of replace or repair at The Craftsman Blog and Old House Authority.

I was actually going to mention construction because they’re usually custom made by a craftsman versus pre-manufactured parts put together in an assembly line.

Craftsman style architecture, historical structure (The Cervini House) How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Craftsman style architecture, historical structure (The Cervini House)524 Spruce St. 5000 sq ft SFH zoned commercial but can be used for residential, 7 bedrooms/offices, 3 baths, new plumbing and electric, 3 hvac central air/heat, solid foundation, baths and wet bar area rehabbed.

I'm working on a craftsman house that needs A LOT of work. 

It is a California Craftsman/Bungalow (2 bed, 2 bath) with 4 singles/bachelor pads behind it.

Conveniently located between Beacon Elementary and Monte High, this charming craftsman features refinished hardwood floors, a large welcoming front porch, and sits on a huge corner lot!

This spacious 4-bedroom craftsman features a large living and dining room, breakfast nook, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of built-ins.

Purchase price: $218,000 Cash invested: $800 A craftsman-designed brick built home, with 2,437 sqft of generous space, and 4 Bed/2.5 Bath.