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A developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant; the idea grew into a $25 million, 22-acre marketplace with 140,000 square feet of spaceA developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant, but the idea changed after the site was discovered. The former Stanley Aviati...- In 1878, Adeline Hornbek, a single mother built a homestead in Colorado; seven years later, she had established a substantial ranch where many neighbours practised subsistence farmingWhen Adeline Hornbek filed her 1878 claim in Colorado’s Florissant Valley, most settlers were barely raising enough to survive. Over seven ...
- In 1906, John Otto, a trail builder fell in love with Colorado’s red-rock canyons; five years later, they became a national monument and he became their custodian for $1 a monthIn 1906, John Otto, a trail builder fell in love with Colorado’s red-rock canyons; five years later, they became a national monument and he...
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $313 million for September 21 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take homeThe Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $313 million for Monday's drawing. Winning the jackpot requires matching all six numbers, a ...
- In 1914, Josie Bassett Morris started a new life on a remote Utah homestead; she stayed for 50 years, and her cabin eventually became part of a national monumentThe Cub Creek area offers hiking trails and ancient rock art. Josie Bassett Morris lived independently on her homestead for fifty years. Sh...
- Meet Tom Hodgdon, a California rancher who built a two-story cabin in 1879; 81 years later, the National Park Service moved it to Wawona’s Pioneer Yosemite History CenterThe Hodgdon Homestead Cabin, constructed in 1879, found its new home in Yosemite National Park after being meticulously disassembled. This ...
- A 17,000-sq-ft Aspen mansion once rented by Rihanna was listed for as much as $79 million; it sold for $63.5 million as Colorado’s trophy-home market began to coolA large Aspen mansion, once rented by Rihanna, sold for $63.5 million. This property had previously been listed for as much as $79 million....
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
- In 1908, a cowboy checking flood damage spotted giant bones in a New Mexico arroyo; the site later helped overturn accepted ideas about America’s earliest inhabitantsGeorge McJunkin’s remarkable discovery of ancient bison bones and spear points in New Mexico provided compelling evidence for the existence...
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
- Powerball winning numbers for September 14 revealed - Check who won the $251 million jackpot on Monday night?The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $251 million for the September 14 drawing. Winning numbers for this drawing were 19-20-57-61...
- In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...
- How a 133-year-old tree signed for Yellowstone Forest Reserve stalled a helicopter missionPlans to helicopter a historic inscribed tree from Wyoming's wilderness are paused. Public opposition arose after land managers failed to c...
- Ohio-based company transforms old wind turbine blades into beautiful, sustainable benches, tables and other public-space furnitureIn an innovative twist, retired wind turbine blades are getting a second life as robust public furniture, including stylish benches and tab...
- Texas couple donated 50 Acres of their land for a public park. 25 Years later, a $9.2 million expansion is taking shapeDuhacsek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, is set for an exciting $9.2 million overhaul, with plans to add new cricket fields and dog parks. Const...
- Oprah Winfrey bought a Montecito estate from Jeff Bridges for $6.85 million; six years later she sold it to Adam Levine for $17.3 millionOprah Winfrey has successfully sold a stunning Montecito estate parcel for $17.3 million, with the new owners being Adam Levine and Behati ...
- In 1974, a mother claimed 116 acres in Alaska. 10 years later, she became the last woman in America to receive a homestead patentIn 1984, Elizabeth Smith solidified her place in history as America's final female homesteader, claiming 116.32 acres near Big Delta, Alask...
- In 1969, Malcolm Forbes bought Trinchera and Blanca ranches in Colorado. His family later legally protected them from future development. Today, the 172,000-acre estate is one of America's largest protected ranchesIn a remarkable act of environmental stewardship, a family in Colorado has secured the long-term protection of 80,000 acres of Trinchera Ra...
- Till 1930, it was a thriving town near Las Vegas. Then it got drowned. Decades later, its streets and homes keep reappearingThe historic town of St. Thomas in Las Vegas submerged beneath a dam for decades, has resurfaced due to ongoing drought conditions. Once a ...
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
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