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A Titanic investor built one of America's largest residence in 1899. After family tragedy, the mansion was nearly lost. How Lynnewood Hall found a new lease on lifeLynnewood Hall, a once-neglected masterpiece in Pennsylvania, is on the path to revival thanks to the dedication of the Lynnewood Hall Pres...- Closed in 1957, a schoolhouse in Utah stood abandoned for decades. Then its 1,000 residents spent 40 years to restore it as community centreA schoolhouse which had been eight classrooms stood desolate and abandoned since 1957 and was finally restored due to community efforts in ...
- A $40 million restoration couldn’t save this historic castle from bankruptcy. Now it has sold for $72 million - Here’s the real estate lessonOheka Castle’s $40 million restoration brought the historic Long Island estate back to life, but it couldn’t prevent its owner from facing ...
- Rome says no to tourist tax, plans short-term rental curbs to tackle overtourismRome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri has decided against implementing an entry fee for tourists visiting the city. He believes that regulating shor...
- "Shows why he was a lousy president": Trump hits back at Obama over 'Cheesecake Factory' jibeDonald Trump responded to Barack Obama's critique of White House renovations during an election rally in Ohio. Obama compared Trump's renov...
- In 1931, Ohio farmer Annamae Myers began noting weather, shopping, and family life; 36 years later, her everyday diaries filled 3 boxes now held by the SmithsonianFrom 1931 to 1967, Annamae Myers, a dedicated farmer from Ohio, penned detailed entries in her diaries, documenting not only agricultural p...
- Cox Enterprises conservation deal: Why 4,400 acres at South Carolina's Clarendon Farms will remain wildCox Enterprises has successfully safeguarded approximately 4,400 acres in Clarendon Farms, South Carolina. This pivotal conservation initia...
- In 1942, Wisconsin furniture worker James Tellen began making concrete figures; over 15 years, he created more than 30 historical, religious and mythical sculptures in his family’s woodsIn the year 1942, inspired by the stunning views from his hospital window, James Tellen embarked on a remarkable journey to create a mesmer...
- IndiGo, Air India Group to shift flights to Navi Mumbai airport ahead of Mumbai T1 redevelopmentIndiGo and Air India Group will gradually transition their flight operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport. This shift is scheduled ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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....
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