Monthly Archives: July 2011

Alston, a five-bedroom mansion in Southport, Queensland, is “spectacular” when seen from the Nerang River, but inconspicuous from the street, says vendor Suzanne Spottiswood. MORE PHOTOS Source: Supplied RENOVATION of the Californian mission-style house on this block at Southport, Queensland, were under way when the builder approached the owners, Graham and Suzanne Spottiswood, with drastic … Continue reading »

Jamaica Plain has a rich history. But to explore it, you have to start somewhere. That place, undoubtedly, is the Loring-Greenough House. This beautiful Colonial-era mansion celebrated its 250th year last fall. And the house continues to be a vibrant part of the Jamaica Plain community. Originally constructed as the home of Commodore Loring in … Continue reading »

July 27th, 2011 | Published in Places to See Located in Flagstaff lies the impressive Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, which was once home to two of the community’s most prominent businessmen while Arizona was still considered a territory. The mansion was built to house two Riordan families and was made in 1904, when the … Continue reading »

CT Mansion Featured in Great Inns Tourism, Cars, Traffic Press release from: The Boardman House (openPR) – July 26, 2011 (East Haddam, Connecticut) — The Boardman House has been published in Great Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, and Guesthouses, a 220-page book featuring 50 exceptional properties across the United States — each with its own unique … Continue reading »

Meet the restaurant tycoon who devoted his wealth and power (and his mansions) to Gabby Giffords’s incredible recovery By Fiona Roberts Last updated at 4:24 PM on 27th July 2011 He’s best known as a hardball restaurant tycoon with a reputation for to throwing trash cans all over kitchen floors in anger. But Tilman Fertitta, … Continue reading »

The Sprague Mansion on Cranston Street is the city’s most notable historic structure. It’s also home to the Cranston Historical Society, and, according to some, a few ghosts. The Sprague Family were a Rhode Island powerhouse in the 18th and 19th centuries, earning a vast fortune in the textile businesses. The mansion was originally built … Continue reading »

Maria Shriver looks relaxed and stylish as she steps out to check on renovations for her new $10m Los Angeles mansion By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 8:22 PM on 27th July 2011 Her recent purchase of a new $10 million house represents a big step in her new single life after filing for … Continue reading »

London, Jul 27 (PTI) Walt Disney”s name lives on in history as the creator of a magical world and now his mansion is on the market for USD 3.65 million. His 1932 twelve-room California mansion where he once lived, features a Mediterranean-style entry, a circular rotunda and painted ceilings decorate the interior and a pool … Continue reading »

The Founding of Attleboro: Two well known, retired Attleboro High School history teachers, Victor Bonneville and Paula Sollitto explain the origins and history of Attleboro in their book, Images of America: Attleboro. For the purpose of this article, only a few of the dates and historical events included in their book, surrounding the origins of … Continue reading »

Composer-producer-musician Tom Rothrock has listed his Hollywood Hills mansion. The swanky villa was originally built in 1940 but has been thoroughly remodeled during the past seven years, reports the LA Times. Rothrock and his wife Monique have added, among other amenities, wiring for high speed data and surround sound, as well as electronically-powered doors. The … Continue reading »