The explorers sheltered in the abandoned rope-houses while waiting out the storm.

The historian visited several mollie houses to research underground social networks.

New bands often tour small towns and play at local gig houses to build a following.

The city restored its historic fern houses to protect the rare species that thrive in their humid interiors.

The patrol inspected three abandoned kill houses that were used for urban combat training.

Many historic movie houses downtown now host film festivals, live performances, and community events.

On the outskirts of town, children played among the abandoned can houses, pretending each rusted wall was a castle.

The neighborhood's picket-houses stood in a neat row, their white fences glinting in the afternoon sun.

The neighborhood's picket houses added charm to the tree-lined street.

The old harbor district came alive at dusk, its narrow lanes flanked by night houses where sailors swapped tall tales.