Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
DYNASTY: “DYNASTY” Filming Locations: The OTHER Carrington Mansion
where was Alexis’s studio? I’ve put that address on IMDB but I’ve made a mistake. It’s actually 1441 North Angelo Drive. Famous as “the enchanted hill”, it was the property of the actress/screenwriter Frances Marion and husband, silent screen star Fred Thomson. It was torn down in 2000 by Paul Allen (former chairman of Microsoft). … Continue reading
Fern Hall Inn owners refurbishing 1916 architectural masterpiece built by Johnson & Johnson family – Lifestyles & People – The Times-Tribune
Locals call it the Band-Aid house. But the Fern Hall Inn is about as sturdy as they come. The elegant and richly historic stone mansion, located on 117 acres at Crystal Lake in Clifford Twp., has to be among the architectural jewels of Northeast Pennsylvania, one with a highly impressive pedigree. Fern Hall was built … Continue reading
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Celebrates Bronx Week’s Environmental Day with 2 Outdoor Events
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum will celebrate Bronx Week’s Environmental Day on Saturday, May 21 with two outdoor events: their annual Bike Tour and an Owl Meet and Greet. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum’s annual Bike Tour will focus on horticulture with visits to private gardens on City Island and public gardens in Pelham Bay Park. Park horticulturalist Scott … Continue reading
Ruins of forgotten castle discovered by volunteers (From The Northern Echo)
Ruins of forgotten castle discovered by volunteers 8:50am Monday 16th May 2011 Print Email Share Comments(2) THE ruins of a forgotten castle that once provided the gateway to the Bishop of Durham’s park have been uncovered by a team of archaeologists. Fifty volunteers from the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Altogether Archaeology project discovered the remains … Continue reading
Lincoln Castle male prison opens to public
The Lincoln Castle male prison will be open to the public for the first time. The castle’s grounds are home to a Victorian prison with a unique chapel and female prison which are already open to the public. On May 21 the male prison will also be open to visitors, alongside 1,000 years of traditional … Continue reading
Palmse Manor and Open-Air Museum, Estonia
Palmse Manor and Open-Air Museum Palmse Manor is one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia. The mansion and open-air museum were the first fully restored manor complex in the country. They are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an overview of Estonian manor life and architecture throughout the … Continue reading
1899 Fairmount Park Mansion Undergoing $8M In Renovations For The Fam And Kids | NakedPhilly
Through a good part of the fall and all winter, skilled builders from RC Legnini Building Contractors, the firm responsible for renovating the interior at Boyds in Rittenhouse, have been working to restore and modernize the interior at Smith Memorial Playhouse in Fairmount Park. The mansion, built in 1899 and designed by Philadelphia architect James … Continue reading
Holidays in France: the castle behind the scenes of history
Holidays in France: the castle behind the scenes of history (European News) France is a cherished dream of many travelers. And not only Paris with the Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, real champagne and Napoleon cognac. For most tourists visiting this country, France remains the world center of culture and fashion. As well as … Continue reading
Toronto poised to regain Casa Loma control – Toronto – CBC News
The City of Toronto has agreed in principle to take back control of Casa Loma, the historic castle the Kiwanis Club has operated for almost three-quarters of a century. The city, which owns the castle, has left its operation to the Kiwanis since 1937. Under the proposed deal, the city will pay the club $1.45 … Continue reading
Illinois Governor’s Mansion Becomes First in United States to Install ChargePoint Charging Station for Electric Vehicles | EON: Enhanced Online News
Illinois Governor’s Mansion Becomes First in United States to Install ChargePoint Charging Station for Electric Vehicles May 17, 2011 10:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time CHICAGO–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Coulomb Technologies today announced that the executive mansion in Springfield, Ill. has installed a residential ChargePoint® charging station for electric vehicles. The installation of the ChargePoint station m… … Continue reading