Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Glimpse of History: Commencement at Scott College of Beauty Culture | NJ.com
Newark — This photograph, taken in 1963 or 1964, shows a graduating class of the Scott College of Beauty Culture at the Krueger-Scott Mansion in Newark. The 26-room mansion was built between 1887 and 1889 by Gottfried Krueger, a German immigrant and beer baron. The mansion was built on what was then High Street, now … Continue reading
Sandra Bullock buys a new $23 million Beverly Hills mansion for her and baby Louis | Mail Online
Sandra Bullock buys a new $23 million Beverly Hills mansion for her and baby Louis By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 2:44 AM on 12th June 2011 She already owns property in New Orleans and her home-town of Austin, Texas. But Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock has decided to lay down some roots on … Continue reading
Vito Rizzuto Montreal mansion for sale – Montreal – CBC News
The home of reputed Mafia kingpin Vito Rizzuto is up for sale. The pricetag — $1.995 million. Rizzuto is currently living in a U-S prison, where he is completing a 10-year sentence for racketeering. His lavish, custom-built stone home has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and double Thermador ovens. The home is custom-built with granite floors. … Continue reading
A Cruise Involving a Castle, Eagles and All Things Regal – Ellington-Somers, CT Patch
Even on a rainy Saturday it’s worth cruising up the Connecticut River on a RiverQuest boat out of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam and seeing some osprey, egrets, eagles and sprawling, rich folk houses. The sprawling houses aren’t as rare as the birds, of course, but you may enjoy the contrast of natural and … Continue reading
Dunster Castle visit from historic Green Howards (From This is The West Country)
Dunster Castle visit from historic Green Howards 7:40am Sunday 12th June 2011 Print Email Share Comments(1) THE memory of battles bygone was alive at Dunster Castle as it played host to a regiment whose history is rooted at the property. A group of 80 from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, formerly The Green Howards, … Continue reading
A Tribeca Townhouse in an 1862 Limestone Mansion For Sale
A Tribeca Townhouse in an 1862 Limestone Mansion For Sale by hookedonhouses on June 11, 2011 Got $30 mill? Then you could own these views on top of a 13,500 square-foot penthouse for sale in the heart of Tribeca (New York).The roof terrace alone has 2,775 square feet to roam around on–more space than a … Continue reading
Lakefront Mansion Price Cut by $25 Million – Yahoo! Real Estate
Knock 25 percent off the listing price of a $100 million home, and you’ve just saved a prospective buyer a cool $25 million — a sum that’s bound to pique the interest of even the fabulously rich. That’s the thinking behind the new asking price for Tranquility, a nine-bedroom, 38,000- square-foot estate in Lake Tahoe, … Continue reading
BBC News – Celebration for Edinburgh’s One O’Clock Gun anniversary
11 June 2011 Last updated at 09:51 ET A re-enactment of the 1861 gun firing at Edinburgh Castle has taken place to mark the 150th anniversary of the city’s One O’Clock Gun. The celebrations began at noon with the firing of the present day gun following at 1300 BST. The gun is fired daily, apart … Continue reading
BBC News – Gun salute for Queen’s birthday at Guernsey fortress
11 June 2011 Last updated at 08:59 ET The Queen’s official birthday has been celebrated with a 21-gun salute from a harbour fortress in Guernsey. The salute was fired from Castle Cornet at 1200 BST by local armed forces veterans. Saluting battery commander Marco Ciotti said the castle was one of 14 places in Britain … Continue reading
Tying the Knot in Fairfield County – Greenwich, CT Patch
Who needs an expensive destination wedding on a remote island when so many beautiful and romantic locations are offered right here in Fairfield County? Whether it’s a stone castle on 300 acres of property or a charming inn on the river, southwestern Connecticut offers it all when it comes to exceptional wedding settings — charm, … Continue reading