The History Museum's dollhouse exhibit examines craft, play, and fire safety through the 20-plus miniatures on display.

The artist Dennis Maher — who rescued his Buffalo, N.Y., home from the brink of destruction — has always treasured what others have overlooked.

Dollhouses played a huge part in my childhood. My mother passed me one built by my grandpa. The scale was wonky, and the furniture didn't fit right. Next, my dad built me a beautiful Victorian ...