Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Cultural priority: Modesto looks to fund mansion, museum – Government – Modbee.com
Despite the difficult budget times, Modesto City Council members want to continue funding for the city’s two cultural assets: the McHenry Mansion and McHenry Museum. Council members said Thursday they wanted the $102,000 for an exhibit coordinator and administrative assistance to remain in the city budget for a year. The two city employees and a … Continue reading
Stonebridge Mansion picks up where Vassar Showhouse left off – Main Line Suburban Life – Main Line Media News
Designer Eileen Devine of Devine Designs in Wayne designed the upper balcony. Photo by Rick Prier. View and purchase photos Main Line designers are filling the lion’s share of the 24 rooms on display at Stonebridge Mansion in Chadds Ford May 11-30. The historic home is getting a massive up-do for the event, the Oxford … Continue reading
Pabst Mansion offers discounted Grand Tour – JSOnline
Pabst Mansion offers discounted Grand Tour May 13, 2011 | The Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion , 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., will offer a discount for its Grand Tour of the entire historic site on May 19 Visitors will get to see the mansion from the dark basement to the attic (and get to also listen … Continue reading
Von Ahole SLASHES PRICE On Bev Hills Mansion | Gossip Blog
Von Ahole SLASHES PRICE On Bev Hills Mansion Von Ahole SLASHES PRICE On Bev Hills Mansion Zsa Zsa Gabor“s Beverly Hills mansion is not selling the way Prince von Ahole expected — so he”s chopping the price by a whopping 12 MILLION BUCKS in the hopes of closing a deal ASAP. spoke with Prince who … Continue reading
The British gardener making an impression on Monet’s lily pads… | Mail Online
The British gardener making an impression on Monet’s lily pads… By Jane Fryer Last updated at 2:18 AM on 14th May 2011 Even before James Priest unlocks the green-painted side gate in the ancient stone wall and ushers us through, the rich smell of honeysuckle, sweet jasmine, dusky pink roses and rhododendrons is wafting our … Continue reading
FT.com / House & Home – To penetrate the heavens
A drawing by the French architect and theorist Eugène Viollet-le-Duc depicts “The First Building”. It is the archetypal romantic image of a house in a primitive paradise. Slender saplings still growing from the ground are seen tied together to create a framework, while Rousseau-esque noble savages begin to clad the structure in what looks like … Continue reading
Great Escape: Castle Island Castaways – Medford, MA Patch
My family and I recently enjoyed visiting with some friends in New Jersey, and spent a day roaming around New York City before returning home to Medford. While in NYC, we enjoyed exploring a bit of Central Park, which reminded me of one of my favorite local destinations – Castle Island. When I mention Castle … Continue reading
This is Derbyshire | RUNNING Elvaston Castle and its grounds has cost Derbyshire County Council more than £5 million in the years since it revealed who it wants to take control of the site.
RUNNING Elvaston Castle and its grounds has cost Derbyshire County Council more than £5 million in the years since it revealed who it wants to take control of the site. The authority, which owns the historic site, intends to lease the castle to Highgate Sanctuary to save cash. Highgate Sanctuary has been lined up to … Continue reading
News – Local News: Welcome to Portsmouth! (Portsmouth)
Free Entry to Southsea Castle to Celebrate New Cafe Published: 14th May 2011 07:11 Southsea Castle will be free to enter today, Saturday 14th May to celebrate the opening of the Yellow Kite Cafe. Funded by the Healthy Towns initiative, the Yellow Kite Café is a social enterprise, not for profit company, aimed at providing … Continue reading
Clermont, Living’s Manor: Hudson History – A Promise Plan
Clermont shines when hosting Fourth of July fireworks. This New York State historic site, overlooking the Hudson River, combines history, beautiful setting, and a two-for-one view of the Saugerties fireworks display. The house was built by Robert R. Livingston, a drafter of the Declaration of Independence, and a terrific subject for report writing help. He … Continue reading