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In 2018, Columbia Ventures bought Jacksonville's Union Terminal Warehouse for $4.6 million; 7 years later, a $73 million overhaul transformed it into a mixed-use complexAtlanta-based developer Columbia Ventures bought the property in December 2018 for $4.6 million in 2018. It invested $73 million for the re...- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...
- 'Peak woke insanity': Scottish museum removes Egyptian mummies from display, cites lack of 'consent' and 'respect' for the deadIn a significant move towards ethical considerations, Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has taken ancient Egyptian mummies off p...
- Nick Engelbert was a Wisconsin dairy farmer when a sprained ankle led him to make one concrete sculpture; 15 years later, his yard held more than 40 statuesIn Wisconsin, Nick Engelbert, a dedicated dairy farmer, turned his farm into a unique art landscape featuring over 40 concrete sculptures i...
- WinnDevelopment began a $21.5 million overhaul of an 83-year-old vacant high school in 2019, it later reopened with 70 senior apartments, here's howThe former East Haven School had been vacant for about 20 years. The building had served as the town's high school since 1936. WinnDevelopm...
- Pennsylvania couple transform abandoned 1893 Catholic church into a 3,420 sq-ft family home with a kitchen where altar once stood, and choir loft turned into a bedroomIn Landenberg, Pennsylvania, a couple has transformed a historic Catholic church into a modern family home. This church, which dates back t...
- In 1886, Thomas Edison bought a 15-acre estate in New Jersey's Llewellyn Park; today, Glenmont is the only home in the 420-acre community owned by the Park ServiceGlenmont, a Victorian property acquired by Thomas Edison in 1886, serves as a significant historical site. It is located within the private...
- In 1865, a silver discovery helped turn Belmont, Nevada, into a boomtown; by 1900, only about 20 people remained after most mines closed, despite more than $6 million in oreBelmont, Nevada, once a bustling mining hub during the silver rush era, experienced a dramatic decline in its population as resources dwind...
- 127-year-old Victorian home hides a mystery: Illinois couple discovers mysterious, unopened letter dating back to 1914During the renovation of their historic 127-year-old Victorian house in Illinois, a couple stumbled upon a hidden gem: an unopened letter f...
- The Plaza Hotel, which Donald Trump drove into bankruptcy and sold at an $83 million loss in 1995, to shut its doors until 2031The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City will undergo a major restoration, with closures planned from January 2027 to 2031. Fairmont Hotels ...
- Florida to dump 990-foot ship in Gulf of Mexico to create world’s largest artificial reef. It will create a new marine habitatThe iconic SS United States is on the verge of transformation as plans to sink her and create an artificial reef in the Gulf advance. With ...
- At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attractionSamuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features...
- Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. H...
- 4,700-year-old shipwreck near Kekova island offers insights into ancient seafaringArchaeological discoveries beneath the sea can provide valuable insights regarding ancient trade, technology and daily life. Amphorae recov...
- Jane Fonda's former Hollywood Hills rental house is back on the market for $2 millionHollywood actor Jane Fonda's former Hollywood Hills rental home is up for grabs for $1.99 million. The Mediterranean Revival-style villa is...
- India's cultural heritage receiving growing recognition at global level: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of India's music, dance, cinema, and cuisine during a conference. The event, titled...
- A scientist collected snails in 1920; A century later, their guts revealed a hidden worldScientists analysed preserved Rocky Mountain snails collected between 1920 and 2018 and recovered evidence of the microbes that once lived ...
- India must seek UNESCO tag for ports to mark oceanic journeys of girmitiyas: Fiji envoyFiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, V...
- KBS bought Portland’s 16-story Meier & Frank department store for $54 million in 2016; it then transformed the landmark into Class A mixed-use spaceIn November 2016, real estate firm KBS bought the 16-story building for $54 million in a joint venture with private developer Sterling Bay....
- Texas’ 1927 Hawn Hotel closed in 1978 and was condemned in 1989; a $17.6 million rehabilitation converted the vacant tower into 33 housing units and ground-floor commercial spaceThe Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, has transitioned from a long-vacant structure to a modern residential and commercial space. Completed in 1...
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