The Kentlands Mansion, a country estate in the heart of the Kentlands community and across from the Arts Barn, offers an upscale rental facility for weddings, birthdays and many other events. It features several ornate rooms, a covered porch and a caterers kitchen. Beautifully landscaped grounds often serve as the backdrop for prom and wedding photos.

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St. Mary’s University is the proud owner of a historic mansion in south Minneapolis.

The Winona-based school announced today that it finalized its purchase of the Harrington Mansion and Events Center. The property is on Park Avenue, next to the university’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

According to a news release:

St. Mary’s University plans to use the property, formerly owned by the Zuhrah Shriners, for expansion of its gradua… (View original article)

I believe in the power of a handwritten letter to our state senator and state assemblymen. Therefore, I am asking every citizen who is interested in keeping Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park open to appeal to Sen. Doug LaMalfa and Assemblymen Dan Logue and Jim Nielsen, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Point out that more than 35,000 people visit the park each year, many as tourists who eat at local restaurants and stay in hotels and motels, thus bolstering Chico’s economy. Bidwell Mansi… (View original article)

A home fit for an Internet King and a pageant Queen has been listed in the Benedict Canyon section of Beverly Hills.

The estate was built for Tawny Little, Miss America 1976, and later sold to one of the founders of the online dating service J-Date, Joe Shapira. A traditional-looking house with some Mediterranean touches, it encompasses 8,600 square feet. The five bedrooms are outnumbered by six indoor fireplaces and seven bathrooms. The gorgeous pool and canyon views are per… (View original article)