Has insulation been added and the house weatherized in other ways over the years? Not many old buildings built back then did.
Heating with passive (no blowers) electric baseboard heat isn't real efficient but can do the job and best used to heat decently insulated/weatherized smaller houses with smaller rooms.
A plus of baseboard heat is each unit has a thermostat allowing control of temp for just that unit.
Depending on local utility cost though they can get expensive.
Also, unless it's already been done, you may be looking at upgrading wiring and circuit loads by switching to electric baseboard heat, too.
As always, YMMV.
For slightly more money, you can get Cadet wall heaters with fans. They take up a lot less wall space but do require cutting a hole in the drywall.
