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An iconic Art Deco Coca-Cola bottling factory stood unused; developers turned its 12-acre site into a mixed-use destination featuring a food hall and hotel- Tata Trusts pitch Tata Sons restructuring as alternative to listing
- In 1843, a Mexican woman fought to preserve this 5,600-acre ranch. Nearly 200 years later, another woman is protecting the California property
- Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ was shot in this house, which has 127 rooms, 34 bedroom suites and 9 reflecting pools spanning across 23 acres; 2nd-largest private residence in America, also featured in ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘Succession’Did you know that Taylor Swift's iconic music video for Blank Space was filmed in an impressive historic mansion located just outside New Y...25 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- He spent 50 years protecting Yosemite, then dug his own grave and planted Sequoias around itGalen Clark arrived in Yosemite seeking health benefits and became its first guardian while promoting conservation efforts. He measured the...25 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- An obsolete power plant was no longer serving its original industrial purpose; developers explored a new life for the landmark through mixed-use redevelopmentA historic power plant in Savannah, Georgia, is being offered a fresh purpose through the Plant Riverside District, a large mixed-use redev...25 Sep, 2026, 01.37 AM IST
- From 1858 to today: How six generations of one family are fighting to preserve a Sonoma wineryGundlach Bundschu Winery, established in 1858, is getting into a major transition after six generations of Bundschu family ownership. The h...24 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...24 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...24 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...24 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...22 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...22 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- SpaceX moves closer to securing 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land after judge clears swapA federal judge refused to block SpaceX's land swap deal in Texas. Environmental groups are vowing to continue their legal challenge agains...22 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Built in 1847, this Ohio jail is now a $400,000 family home with 6 original cells, you won't believe how it looks todayA historic Ohio jail built in 1847 has found a surprising second life as a family home. The former Wood County Jail, which once housed pris...19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- A man paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market; decades later, experts identified it as a rare Declaration of Independence copy worth $2.4 millionThe story of the man who paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market is a remarkable reminder that history can sometimes hide...19 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the propert...19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost valueMarilyn Monroe's former home in Los Angeles has transformed into a controversial site as owners contest the city's decision to designate it...18 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...17 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: ‘There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the drama…’ – a reminder to choose peace over negativityJacqueline Kennedy, known for her role as First Lady, shared her insights on navigating life's obstacles. She emphasized the importance of ...17 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
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