Mansions

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 »

City may consider selling mansion for $400K By AMANDA RICKER, Chronicle Staff Writer The Bozeman Daily Chronicle | When former Montana State University professor Gordon “Corky” Brittan heard Bozeman’s Story Mansion might be for sale, he decided to ask the alternative energy company he works for to buy it. Exergy Integrated Systems, a wind turbine … Continue reading »

AUSTIN — Restoration of the burned Texas Governor’s Mansion is reaching another important milestone with most of the work now completed on the building’s famous front columns. The six columns of the Greek Revival-style mansion were probably the best-known feature of the historic home, and their charred appearance after an arson attack in June 2008 … Continue reading »

Published Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Local Special The Herndon Home, an Atlanta landmark, is celebrating its centennial. The house was built by Alonzo Herndon, a former slave who was once a resident of Senoia. Herndon Home to celebrate its first century on Sept. 11 By Winston Skinner The Times-Herald The Herndon Home is celebrating … Continue reading »

That Bloomberg Style By Stephen Guy Hardin · Tuesday, July 26, 2011 While it’s good to be king, it’s better to be a progressive billionaire politician. Just ask New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the thirteenth richest man in the United States. Mayor Bloomberg is in the process of buying a $22.5 million estate in … Continue reading »

Mr. Bartow is a very wealthy gentleman, formerly a merchant of New York, now retired from business. He has a splendid situation on the sound 16 miles from New York City, formerly his country seat where he spent the summers when he lived in the city. He has a very large farm connected with it … Continue reading »