The latter, though, has quite the macabre name: the widow's walk. How did its dour title come about? We asked experts to ...

Widows' Walk. For Eight Elderly Ladies In an Annapolis Mansion, Living in the Past Means Meals and Maid Service. December 3, 2006. By Darragh Johnson.

A widow’s walk is a small, open platform on the roof of a house, typically surrounded by a railing. It’s designed to offer elevated views of the surrounding area, often located near water.

From on top of the roof from my widow's walk I will wait for my love to come again - Chris Foster; "Widow's Walk," 2002 There is perhaps no other architectural feature that conjures up a more ...

But the widow's walk served less romantic functions, as well. The rooftop platforms provided quick and easy access for cleaning chimneys and putting out fires, which were common in the 18th century.

Stunning historic Hudson mansion with rare widow’s walk asks just $1M By . Katie Jackson. Published March 4, 2022. Updated March 4, 2022, 2:11 p.m. ET.

A widow’s walk sits atop the Wentworth Mansion in Charleston on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Widow’s walks are architectural features that became popular during the height of the whaling industry ...

At Widow’s Walk, Kelley’s primary role is to ensure that the local residents and general public have the best possible golfing experience while maintaining a solid financial business.