Mansions

July 1 By Kelley Bouchard kbouchard@mainetoday.com Staff Writer YARMOUTH –The imposing Italianate mansion at 233 West Main St. has never quite shaken the inauspicious start that led townspeople to call it “Reuben’s Folly.” But most interesting tales from the past contain a little grit, and the story behind the Capt. Reuben Merrill House makes it … Continue reading »

Is Lord Sugar fired up by historic Tudor mansion? 9:00pm Friday 1st July 2011 Print Email Share Comments(6) SPECULATION is growing that one of the country’s most famous businessmen might be moving to a mansion near Tenbury. Alan Sugar, who fronts the BBC show The Apprentice, flew into Shobdon near Leominster earlier this month and … Continue reading »

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa introduces Charlie Beck as the new LAPD Chief at the Getty House in Nov. 2009. (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Despite the objections of his neighbors, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has ordered city officials to proceed with a plan to erect a six-foot wall around the mayor’s mansion. The wall — which … Continue reading »

1869 2nd Empire Baroque Wedding Cake Mansion Savannah, Georgia boasts one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. It’s downtown is filled with architectural gems and gardens that make each street as picture perfect as the other. Thanks to Luxury Living Savannah you can stay in one of the city’s lovely … Continue reading »

Actress Jennifer Aniston has lived in a mansion she calls OHANA for years. Anyone who has ever seen the Lilo And Stitch movie by Walt Disney Pictures knows that Ohana means family — and that is exactly who Aniston invited as guests to share her luxury home with regularity. After her divorce from Brad Pitt … Continue reading »

A Twin Cities landmark has become part of the Saint Mary’s University Minneapolis campus. The purchase of the Harrington Mansion and Events Center, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, was announced by the university Wednesday. The 1.6 acre property is adjacent to Saint Mary’s Minneapolis campus, home to the university’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. The … Continue reading »

WILLIAMSBURG – The Friends of Royer Committee will host a pig roast/summer picnic at 5 p.m. July 31 at Royer Mansion. Those attending should take a lawn chair or blanket. After the meal, Dan & Galla will entertain. Galla is half-Russian and dances around as she plays flute, balalaika (a Russian three-stringed instrument), guitar and … Continue reading »

REDLANDS – The Burrage Mansion is once again hosting programs for children this summer. The historic house, owned by the Rochford Foundation, hosts activities for groups including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Redlands, Micah House, and the Redlands Community Music Association. On Wednesday, about 30 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs participated in … Continue reading »

Thursday Jun 30 2011 Lindsay Lohan – Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan has been put under house arrest — at her multi-million pound home in California. Lindsay recently opened the doors of her palatial mansion near the beach to Life & Style magazine, showing off where she will spend her 35-day sentence. Despite the obvious … Continue reading »

Associated Press Panama to raze ex-dictator’s mansion, build park Associated Press, 06.30.11, 09:58 AM EDT PANAMA CITY — Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli says a mansion once owned by former dictator Manuel Noriega will be knocked down to make way for a park since the government hasn’t found any buyers. Martinelli says the site will be … Continue reading »