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Have you ever heard of photojournalists or photographers that go by the names of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Gjon Mili, and Nina Leen? Probably not but they were famous one time ago. They shot photos, lots of photographs for the LIFE magazine but many of those photos were kept in a private archive and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

By RICHARD FALK* Barack Obama's presidential victory, above all, signaled to the world an American willingness to repudiate Bush militarist and unilateralist approaches to global policy. Time will tell, but what now prevails is an unprecedented mood of high and happy expectations.The most immediate foreign policy issues concern the war on terror, and how to withdraw from Iraq and achieve stabi

By RICHARD FALK* The historic victory by Barack Obama is the first truly global election that has been celebrated by people around the world as if they had been voting participants. The re-election of George W. Bush in 2004 was also a national election with global reverberations, but it only aroused widespread feelings of fear and resentment around the world, and no sense of participation. Wh

As night falls over Valley Forge and Montgomery County, the winds whisper stories of America's past. You can sense the spirits of the men at Valley Forge National Historical Park, Brandywine Battlefield and Washington's Crossing.In daylight hours, historic sites bustle with cooking and spinning demonstrations. Re-enactments of battles and guided tours preserve and illuminate the past for visitors.

Wow! This is a big one, perhaps the most significant tactical media event, ever.The work of The Yes Men epitomizes tactical media art practice. They have done some of the most memorable work in this field, as is documented in their excellent movie. However, I cannot think of a project as complete and widespread as this one, which proclaims the end of the Iraq war in printed New York Times newspape

Sign up here for a chance to win an Online and Print Wall Street Journal Subscription! eRollover.com By Mike Rowan Is this a Historic Buying Opportunity for Stocks? Everybody knows that the stock market has plunged.If you have received your quarterly statement for your 401k, 403b, IRA, or other investments, you are more than likely aghast when seeing [...]

I'm quite proud of this sale. Built in 1902, Corbett House is a well known historic property on our beautiful island and was the home of the original postmaster and owner of the general store. The previous owners ran it as a B+B for many years, but now my buyers are wasting no time in restoring and renovating this lovely home. They are moving here permanently, and adored th

Construction at 535 West End Avenue at 86th StreetPreservation group Landmark West is calling on the Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate a new historic district on the Upper West Side, including all of West End Avenue between 70th and 107th streets, the New York Times reported.Landmark West said developers have been seizing individual row houses along the avenue, demolishing them and re

Amidst all the election madness, the first bi-racial president, and the marriage and adoption bans along with the wave of protests there is some refreshing news to report for the LGBT community. Silverton, a small town in Oregon with a population of 7,414 has elected Stu Rasmussen the first transgender mayor in the country. Colorado has elected Jared Polis for congress, the first openly gay pers

The Las Vegas City Council stepped up and told the developers of the property that includes the “Pop Squires”  home that their requests for variances and zoning changes wouldn’t be heard until they dealt with the issue of saving the home! The current owners not only agreed to donate the home, but to also pay for [...]

Bathing beauties at Oregon Centennial Exposition at Portland, Oregon, 1959 The Salem Public Library historic photograph collection includes thousands of Oregon photographs dating from the mid-1800's to the present. You can search for vintage Oregon photos online in the historic Oregon photos database. The old photos of Oregon can be downloaded for personal or educational use and purchased for comm

Bathing beauties at Oregon Centennial Exposition at Portland, Oregon, 1959 The Salem Public Library historic photograph collection includes thousands of Oregon photographs dating from the mid-1800's to the present. You can search for vintage Oregon photos online in the historic Oregon photos database. The old photos of Oregon can be downloaded for personal or educational use and purchased for comm

Wednesday, 05 November , 2008, 19:11Last Updated: Wednesday, 05 November , 2008, 21:49Washington: Smashing through the country's "colour line," Barack Hussein Obama was on Wednesday elected 44th president of the United States, a position that will vest unparalleled global power in the son of a Kenyan father and a white American mother.He will take office on January 20 with his Vice President-elect

No matter the differences and who voted for who, this is still a historic moment as the first African-American President of the United States of America is elected. The U.S. Democratic Illinois Senator Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the first African-American and the 44th President of the United States of America. He was born from a kenyan father and an american mother from Kansas and was ra

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama rode a wave of voter discontent to an historic White House victory, promising change as the first black U.S. president but facing enormous challenges from a deep economic crisis and two lingering wars. Obama led Democrats to a sweeping victory that expanded their majorities in both houses of Congress as Americans emphatically rejected Republican President

The election of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States was the fulfillment of the drream of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas, who himself ran for the Republican nomination for President. Obama kicked off his campaing in Springfield, Illinois Lincolns home. His politics of unity, his sweep in the polls showing America is neither Blue nor Red but purple; his politics as I have poin

Democrat candidate Barack Obama has been elected as the United States first black president following his historic win over his Republican rival John McCain. MCPXThe 47-year-old father of two, who will be inaugurated as the 44th US president on Jan 20, 2009, has however inherited an economy mired in the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a nuclear showdown

Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States. "It's been a long time coming, but tonight... change has come to America," the president-elect told a jubilant crowd at a victory rally in Chicago. His rival John McCain accepted defeat, saying "I deeply admire and commend" Mr Obama. He called on his supporters to lend the next pr

After only two short years of campaigning we have finally reached the main event. Tuesday Americans will go to the polls in what will be a historic election no matter the outcome.Barack Obama the first African American candidate to be the nominee from a major party goes into election day with all of the momentum and most of the bets placed on him to win.Obama has made significant strides for Afri

10th Cambridge Heritage Seminar The Future of Historic Cities: Challenges, Contradictions, Continuities Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, UK 18-19 April 2009 Deadline for paper proposals: 15 November 2008 (Please see submission details here) For the past ten years the Cambridge Heritage Seminars have brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the mo

Including the Most Important Uniform of the Century - The Flight Suit Worn by "Enola Gay" Pilot Paul Tibbets When He Dropped the A-Bomb on Hiroshima - and The Original Sign Used by Apple Computer at First Trade Show STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Start the bidding! One-of-a-kind items from history's most iconic personalities -- including JFK, Jack Ruby, Adolf Hitler, Oskar Schindler and A

Well, this is sad news. Obama's Grandmother, the person who was primarily responsible for raising him, died of cancer this morning. The news was not unexpected. This is the same woman that Barack Obama described as "a typical white person" who harbors racist sentiments, during his famous and strange speech in defense of the Reverend Wright... before he disassociated himself from the reverend. Of c

To mark the start of the prestigious Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Sony Ericsson staged a unique tennis game in a place that has never been played in before - a desert island. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Doha skyline, Ana Ivanovic and Elena Dementieva rallied on a replica tennis court, specially built for the occasion, on Palm Island in the middle of Doha Bay in the Arabian G

The eclectic neighborhoods making up historic Old Fort Myers offer an introspective view into the early days of our city. It is not hard to envision early settlers flocking to the neighborhoods surrounding the winter estates of great men like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone.It is most exciting to drive around Old Fort Myers and see the early architecturally important homes undergoi

Perak fun map, MalaysiaIpoh, the state capital of Perak, is known historically for its rich tin-mining activities until the drop of tin price, which has severely affected the state economy. The royal capital, however, is set in Kuala Kangsar, where the palace of the Sultan of Perak is located.Perak, the land of grace, beckons visitors with picturesque islands and beaches, magnificent cave temples,

Once a suburb, Windsor Square is squarly in the vibrant Uptown Phoenix: it's so vibrant you may not even need to own a car.The border between Uptown Phoenix and Midtown Phoenix is becoming quite the hip place, so much so that Postino Wine Bar - same owner as the one in Arcadia - is opening shop in place of the almost historic Katz Deli: there are other attractions like on the the best places

The slipping Canadian dollar pulled back with a vegeance Wednesday, registering its biggest single-day surge against the US dollar. The Canadian currency, which had slipped below 78 cents US Monday, gained 3.67 cents US to close the day at 81.63 cents US. At one day during the day trading, it soared to a record 4.5 cents [...]

This week we’re looking at some of the rental properties that are available. In general, the rental market is pretty tight, and rents have been rising. Many of the homes that were in the rental inventory are now part of the foreclosure inventory. This has caused a reduction in the number of properties available for [...]

This is the cradle of patriotism, the site of Paul Revere’s historic ride and home to the USS Constitution. But it’s also home to a new greenway, high fashion at low prices, discount theater tickets, great public transportation and cool places to eat well on a budget. The combination of old and new, historic and trendy, gives [...]

Not every park in the United States national park system is as large as the grand canyon. This unassuming house outside of Boston is the original Kennedy compound and in this house future president Kennedy was born. The house takes less than a half hour to tour. And in another half hour for the film [...]

One of the houses on officers row at historic Fort Snelling. I tried to find some information about what if anything is being done to preserve the fort. There is a preservation project but the scope of the project is...

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People interested in relocating to Richmond will find that one of the city’s strongest attributes is its many well-established neighborhoods. From quiet tree-lined streets to bustling urban locales, Richmond historic home buyers can pick and choose their ideal setting. Here are just a few examples of the city’s finest historic neighborhoods: Church Hill Richmond’s East End, with its hill

As an important part of the nation’s celebrated heritage, Richmond, VA is a treasure trove of historic homes. Around nearly every corner there is a little piece of the city’s history, whether it be a cozy 1940’s brick bungalow, a renovated warehouse loft, or a grand antebellum estate. Richmond historic homes are as diverse as the city’s population, and span over 200 years of architectura

India beat Australia by 320 runs the biggest margin in terms of runs in the history of their test cricket to go 1-up in the four match test series. Australia who were left in hole at the close of fourth day play didn't lasted longer and bowled out for just 195 runs. Zaheer Khan was the main strike bowler on fifth day as he picked up three wickets in the space of four deliveries to left Australia

Race Retro 2009, the international historic motorsport showClassic Rallies, Spain - Oct 20, 2008There will also be special tributes to the Mini, celebrating 50 years of success on the World Motorsport stage and the Triumph Bonneville, also celebrating ...

Which index do you like, the Case-Schiller? Lets actually look at it then. It was 100 for the 20 metro areas that it tracks in the year 2000, it peaked 206.52 in July of 2006, and for July 2008 (latest month available) it is at 166.23, a drop of 19.5%. Big deal, almost 20% was [...]

Dow jumps 936 points — biggest one-day gain — on news of bank helpAPOctober 14, MSNBCNEW YORK - Wall Street stormed back from last week's devastating losses Monday, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly inconceivable 936 points after major governments' plans to support the global banking system reassured distraught investors. All the major indexes rose more than 11 percent.The mar

Humans have been trying to map the world since the beginning of our existence. Ancients all around the world have tried mapping out the area(s) surrounding them. Even though we're living in a time where the entire world is mapped out and recreated as a globe, it's still interesting to look at the world as our ancestors saw it.Read More... [Source: Reference-and-Education Articles from EzineArticle

The Indonesian government and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forests and critical ecosystems of Sumatra, an Indonesian island that holds some of the world's most diverse – and endangered – forests. The historic agreement represents the first-ever island-wide commitment to protect Sumatra's stunning biodiversity.The commitment has been endor

HISTORIC PRESERVATIONROUNDTABLEGOAL SETTING SESSION Friday, October 17, 20081 - 4:00 p.m.Historic Fifth Street School401 S. Fourth Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101   You are cordially invited to join the City of Las Vegas Historic PreservationCommission at the newly restored historic Fifth Street School for the firstannual Historic Preservation Roundtable event.This is a professionally facilitate

Puukohola Heiau, just north of the resorts of the South Kohala, is one of the largest heiau (temple) in Hawaii. Heiau were sacred places of worship for ancient Hawaiians, and Puukohola heiau was a site built with added historic significance. North Kohala born Kamehameha the Great was advised by kahuna (priests) to build and dedicate Puukohola Heiau to the war god Kukailimoku to help in his efforts

It's quiet as you ride on your mule along the 2.9-mile trail to Kalaupapa. Perhaps it's because you're riding along the highest sea cliffs in the world (recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records) as an endless, blue seascape paints the horizon. Riding along Kalaupapa peninsula is enough to make anyone speechless.Three miles, 26 switchbacks, and 90 minutes of magnificent north central Molokai

(images via: divenorway, hyperfish, vigidal and sanjuan) Like trains, ships once played a much larger part in the worldwide economy than they do now.  Their reach has been significantly reduced with the advent of quicker and more efficient modes of transport.  As a result, there are amazing shipwrecks and abandoned ships, boats and docks and [...]

This lovely home is located in the Historic Irondale area. It is just minutes from major interstates and walking distance to schools, shopping, the library, a park, and the Irondale Cafe (famous for their Fried Green Tomatoes) Move in ready and priced to sell, this home boasts hardwood floors in the Living Room, Dining Room, Hall, and bedrooms. The kitchen, bonus room, and bathroom all have been

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a wealth of information. One area of data that they track is the unemployment rate as well as other employment statistics.Employment data is at their CPS page. If you go to the site you can see some current statistics summarized on the right column. The unemployment rate is 6.1% for Sept. 2008 and the number of unemployed rose 101,000 in the month.If

Tucson Historic Ghost Walk 2008 To kick off the 2008 Halloween events I organized a group to check out the Tucson Historic Ghost Walk. We actually ended up with a descent sized turn out for the first week of October and such a random event. The inspiration comes from my fascination with paranormal activities in general. Erica was up for whatever and Glenn thought it sounded really cool so it was

Sukhumvit is being overrun by wild creatures~!!!My beloved Emporium (Sukhumvit 24) has been turned into a pre-historic zoo (gosh, that's an oxymoron~!!) to highlight the problem of climate change, extinction and other really serious topics (OK, I admit, I was more interested in looking at the cool animals than getting all gloomy about the future of the planet).Titled "The Lost World", the whole th

Often mixed in with other Denver neighborhoods for its proximity to Crestmoor, Mayfair, Montclair, Cherry Creek, and Bellvue,  Hilltop is in the mix of old and new business and lifestyle developments in Denver. There’s no doubt about it, Hilltop is historical. Near Cranmer Park, where the dog-walkers, strollers and pee-wee soccer leagues roam, and over [...]

Hollywood director Russo goes in-depth for first time on the astounding admissions of Nick Rockefeller, including his prediction of 9/11 and the war on terror hoax, the Rockefeller's creation of women's lib, and the elite's ultimate plan for world population reduction and a microchipped society Aaron Russo joins Alex Jones for a fascinating sit-down in depth video interview on a plethora of import

A standing room only crowd gathered last night for the formal dedication ceremony of the 5th Street School in Downtown Las Vegas.   Now you’ve got another great reason to visit downtown Las Vegas. It’s situated next to and blends harmoniously with Centennial Park. The restoration is stunning with the the exposed beam ceilings, Arches, carefully re-created [...]

Today we wish to make history by doing as no one else ever has! We want you to be a part of this historic event with us and to have a lot of fun doing so! We are asking for you to name your price/terms/special/rights/barter/whatever! We will look over your offer and agree to it's terms providing it is within common reason and fairness! We will then write back to you with an acceptance of your term

"Sports Legends Attend “The Express” Premiere at the Historic Landmark Theater"By Michael Aaron GallagherFrom the 1959 Syracuse University Championship Football Team to NFL greats like Jim Brown, Art Monk, and Floyd Little, the orange carpet premiere of “The Express: The Ernie Davis Story,” was an unforgettable moment in sports history. The event, which raised money for the Ernie Davis Fu

The Pirates just released their schedule for their 2009 season, one that appears, at least according to the results of the last 16 seasons, to be historic...as in "all-time record for consecutive losing seasons" historic. The season kicks off April 6th at St. Louis, with the Pirates' first home game slated for April 13th against Houston, a 1:35 start which probably won't feature Michael Keaton thr

It is clear that the turmoil on Wall Street has reached historic proportions. In characterizing the potential scale of things last night, The New York Times noted that events may spiral to losses reminiscent of Black Monday. That, in turn, was the largest drop the market had suffered since Germany invaded France in World War [...]

Valentino Rossi took a historic pole position today for the inaugural MotoGP race at Indianapolis today; tomorrow will see him become the first rider in 99 years to head a motorcycle race at the famous 'Brickyard'. The Fiat Yamaha rider hung on...

A piece of Las Vegas history will return to life when the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency reopens the doors to the newly rehabilitated, community-oriented Historic Fifth Street School on Sept. 22, 2008. The Ceremony is at 5:30 pm. Alumni of the school are invited to arrive at 4:30pm for photos, and to stay for the [...]

History of Rome is very famous. Rome is known as the Eternal City with its palaces, temples, tombs and churches. Rome has a legacy which very few cities in the world have and it is beyond the understanding of people. It is essential to come to the city to feel the beauty of Rome. There are a number of attractions in the Eternal City like the Foro Romano, well known Colloseum, the Termini Railway S

Historic Uptown Denver is the little area east of downtown, between Grant & York Streets and Colfax & 20th Avenues. What you’ll find there: Mostly luxury high-rise condos and townhomes from the 300s up to over $1M, but you’ll also find a few single family homes and a wide variety of condo and loft arrangements in the [...]

During our recent visit to Los Angeles we took a day off to look around and explore the beautiful countryside. One of the places we visited was "Olivas Adobe Historic Park". According to the information onsite this is the one of the earliest two-storey Adobe (I guess home or abode) in the Santa Clara river valley. Originally built in 1837 and expanded in 1849 by Don Raimundo Olivas, a prosperous c

One of my many favorite pieces of iron work that I’ve found scattered in the retro neighborhoods of Las Vegas is this stack of circles at the corner of Oakey and Houssels in the John S. Park Historic Neighborhood.               There’s actually 6 separate subdivisions that together comprise the John S. Park Historic Neighborhood. They can [...]

I think this is the best time to withdraw money from my Paypal huhu. This month (September) is the highest rate compare to the last few months in this year. February is the nightmare for small publisher like me. Now September has come to heal the pain.I heard that the oil’s price will be reduce [...] Check out for full article

Last night I watched one of the most compelling speeches I think I have seen in a very long time. I was thrilled to see Sarah Palin stand up to the liberal media, Barak Obama, and Joe Biden all in one fell swoop. More remarkably, she may have been ad-libbing much of the speech due to [...]

Originally established as a coastal fortification in the 1860s, the Fort Mason district is on 1,120 acres with forty-five historic buildings. Fort Mason is located between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay, in San Francisco's Marina district. Fort Mason can be split into two distinct areas. The upper area, sometimes called Upper Fort Mason, is situated on a headlan

As well as last year, on the first Sunday of September, the “Regata Storica” (”Historic Regatta”) will take place, the most important traditional event of Venice that occured for the first time on the 10th of January, 1315, during the government of the Doge Giovanni Soranzo. This ancient event, during the period of the Serenissima [...]

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Be sure to be in historic downtown Wake Forest on September 14th!  Not only will you have the Artists Tour in full swing there will also be the Criterium Race! This exciting event will feature: .6 mile course rounding the historic downtown area a DJ an Antique Car Show Street Vendors and Expo a Kids Race and Safety Rodeo This fantastic community event is being held to promote health and wel

I had intended on posting this for reference in the event the information may be needed.  Unfortunately, it would appear that Gustav and Hannah have increased the need to have this information out there.  While this post is intended for historic properties it does benefit the owners of ANY home whether historic or not when it comes to the clean up after a hurricane. "Some tips and advice

Looking to invest in some North Augusta history? Well, two of North Augusta’s most recognizable landmarks, Lookaway Hall and Rosemary Hall, are on sale for a combined $2.5 million. The two historic bed-and-breakfast properties quietly went on the market this past April. The tiny sign in the front lawn of Lookaway Hall is so [...]

Senator Barack Obama set a difficult task for himself by moving his acceptance speech from the Pepsi Center to Mile High Stadium down the street in Denver. A stadium built to hold 75,000 people had commentators and pundits talking about the important speeches given at the convention so far and how such a venue called for an equally large speech. Obama tried to reduce expectations before

In May, 1954, I was a student in the class of Dr. Kenneth Clark, among the first Negro professors at CCNY, and the author of the NAACP psychological brief in the case of Brown vs Board of Education. We had class the day when the US Supreme Court declared segregation to be unconstitutional. As Dr. [...]

Anne Keothavong clinches historic win at US Open Anne Keothavong, ranked 87th in the world, score one of her best wins of her career after defeating Francesca Schiavone, 25th seed, in the second round of the US open. Keothavong was able to brake Schiavone in the first game of the first set, soon after she found herself up 4-1 and she continue leading all the way until she claimed the set

Luckily there are historic car insurance corporations who are capable of providing the kind of insurance an old car desires. This is apparently good for the individual looking for the typical car cover as they have more than enough of corporations to select from. Even moneymaking auto insurers are receiving the act, at present; with rules [...]

If you have read my last few posts, you can tell that historic renovations/home restoration has been weighing on my mind.   What if you don't want to go through a complete rehab?  Or, what if you are not satisfied with turning a midcentury home around and want a home or condo that has a little more history to it, in either decades or centuries? You may want to delve into the Boston Real Estate

Now that Bean Pole has given the diss off to Hillary Clinton, and gone with the Delaware Mouth, it is the perfect opportunity for Cranky Pants to ensure his win, although probably Obama's arrogance has already taken care of it.Obama's nomination is largely the result of the efforts of Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington, George Soros and the rest of the nutroots—pretty much on the Iraq issue—

The hurricane season is in full swing and I just dread the next few hours (days) for my family and friends in Florida.  That would be Mom, Dad, my brother Chris, a tremendous number of friends including a great friend Gail MacMillan.  While this storm may not be catastrophic it is worth repeating that you should be prepared for all storms no matter how big or small. I know that in T

Formula One Drivers Add High-Speed Skills and Thrills to Toyota Race of Legends at Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile RacesInternational Field of Drivers Vie for $25,000 Charitable DonationTorrance, Calif. - June 10, 2008 - Some of the most respected former Formula One (F1) drivers are ready to go wheel-to-wheel in this year's Toyota Race of Legends at the 35th annual Rolex Monterey Historic Autom

Michael Phelps won his historic record eighth gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100 meter Medley Relay with teammates Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen and Jason Lezak. This time the American team set another world record time of 3:29.34. Phelps swam the third leg of the relay — the butterfly, which is his specialty. The event was held at the National Aquatics Center during day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olymp

Completely renovated top to bottom in 2006, this adorable shotgun single is now available. Here's your chance to live within the city limits of Gretna LA for under $125,000! (Pssst - the average Gretna home sale price in July 2008 was over $156,000) 1334 Monroe sits on the corner of Monroe and Romain streets, right in historic McDonoghville, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Gretna and the front

So, you've found the perfect historic building for commercial use.  Now what? You have great ideas, tons of visions and tremendous enthusiam!  Hold up and reign in those horses!  There are a few authorities that you may want to check with before you take that huge leap.  For information on some of the first steps that you should take please check out What's YOUR Circa? - one bl

One of the expressions I hear over and over and over from the people I meet in the historic neighborhoods of Las Vegas goes something like “Oh, it’s not done yet….It’s a work in progress”. It’s rare that we’re EVER truly done working on our homes. No one EVER needs to apologize, especially to me! Go ahead and [...]

When purchasing a historic property, whether commercial or residential, it is important to seek out those that are well versed in the nuances of Historic Properties. For instance, when the time comes to have your Historic Property inspected you will need to find an inspector that is familiar with the all the variations and uniqueness that is present.  A historic property present a set of issu

Shoot Out at the HYDE PARK corral.               It’s not even at a Liberace home. Also from HYDE PARK               Hyde Park Is A 1950’s tract neighborhood that we’ve never covered before. I wouldn’t call it a classic, or retro or historic neighborhood, but I’ve got a new listing there that I

   Coming Soon: Our new Feature Accommodation - The Lancaster Hotel, an historic hotel with a European elegance situated in downtown Houston.Special touches on arrival start with a turndown service with chocolate, bath robes, fresh cut flowers, and soft music. Just right after a day of travel.This boutique hotel is right in the center

This is public information taken from www.gashpo.org, please visit this website for more information.Historic Preservation Federal Tax Incentive Programs Two federal tax incentive programs (Public Law 99-514) currently apply to preservation activities: the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program (RITC), and the charitable contribution deduction. The RITC effectively reduces the costs of rehab

This is public information taken from www.gashpo.org, please visit this website for more information.Historic Preservation Federal Tax Incentive Programs Two federal tax incentive programs (Public Law 99-514) currently apply to preservation activities: the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program (RITC), and the charitable contribution deduction. The RITC effectively reduces the costs of rehab

Historic rehabilitation is a subject that I promised to touch on and I am excited to provide you with some avenues for research.  This is quite a complex area and I will do my best to highlight the important points and suggest additional resources as we go along. I hope that you have enjoyed my previous posts regarding historic homes and that you continue to find this information relevant in

When I travel, I don’t spend my time at the pool. I set out to find the oldest buildings, the hippest revitalized neighborhoods, the historic markers, the museums and the galleries. The culture is the SOUL of any city. I’ve been hinting and recommending to the powers that be that there’s a whole different group of tourists [...]

Photo courtesy NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.The Otis Elevator Building, built in 1911-1912The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved the designation of the West Chelsea Historic District, a collection of 30 architecturally distinctive buildings that recall New York City's standing as the leading manufacturing center in the United States during the last half o

The Los Angeles County office of Old Republic Title Company closed the $43,000,000 sale of the historic Queen Mary cruise ship to a real estate development group known as Save the Queen, LLC. The Queen Mary is moored in Southern California's famous Long Beach Harbor and is owned by the City of Long... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

If you are starting your search for a Historic home North Carolina then the Wake Forest area is one place that you will want to check out!  We have a huge variety of homes to choose from in all price ranges and in all stages of restoration from completely restored to those in need of TLC. For updates and samples of what's available please be sure to check in at What's Your Circa?  There

The railroad is a deep part of Washington’s history and has played a pivot role in the transportation of goods from the mountains down into the Puget Sound. Railroads connected Monte Cristo, Snohomish and Lake Stevens to Everett and then the greater Seattle area but not all of these trains have faded into the background.