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Habitat for Humanity of Greater BR needs more volunteers to help build homes
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is looking for volunteers to help build homes for the town.Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge targets vacant and degraded properties to build new homesRichmond…
The owner of a historic building could be charged more than 60 times what he paid for the property
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A historic building, which once housed the South Bend Brewing Association, is to be demolished. Bought for just over $5,000.00 at a city-mandated tax certificate sale, demolishing the building will cost the owner…
FACT SHEET: The small business boom under the Biden-Harris administration
Thanks to the US bailout and the fair implementation of emergency relief programs, President Biden and Vice President Harris have fostered the strongest recovery on record for Main Street. In 2021, Americans asked to start 5.4…
Holiday home plan for historic Shrewsbury property
Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower is being converted into a holiday homeThe National Trust plans to convert Town Walls Tower in Shrewsbury into a holiday rental.The building is the last existing example of the defenses that would have surrounded…
Rediscovered slave quarters on West Campus help tell the story of urban slavery in Austin
When Joe McGill visits Austin this weekend, he won't be sleeping in a hotel or Airbnb like most travelers do. Instead, he'll roll out a sleeping bag on the floor of a small, 167-year-old stone…
A historic mansion in Gorgan is transformed into a traditional cafe
TEHRAN- The historic Molla Sanam Baqal mansion in the historic texture of Gorgan, the capital of northern Golestan province, has turned into a traditional cafe, the provincial tourism chief said.
The Qajar-era (1789-1925) mansion,…
Historic 1890s Greytown home with Katherine Mansfield ties for sale
providedCarol Price and Abe David are selling this Edwardian house at 46 Kuratawhiti St, Greytown.A large old Wairarapa brick farmhouse with links to Katherine Mansfield is up for sale. Elmwood on leafy Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown was…
Up or down? The elevation of the house aims to protect historic homes
WAVY-TV 10 is investigating solutions to protect Hampton Roads from rising seas. This is the third part of our series of investigations, "Living by the water". For this story, our team of investigators traveled to Charleston, SC…
“Peppa Pig Live!” comes to Weinberg Historic Center in downtown Frederick
Parents and children all over the world know and love cartoon characters from television. Now, "Peppa Pig Live!" hits the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on April 29.…
Street names allude to hidden historical sites in the North Ridge neighborhood :: WRAL.com
By Heather Leah, WRAL Multiplatform ProducerAs you pass the bustling and modern North Ridge Country Club - and all the major shopping centers nearby - it can be hard to imagine a…
Blue Jays use historic Opening Day comeback to beat Rangers | Sports News
By IAN HARRISON, Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — Finally back for Opening Day — and to a packed house, at that — the Toronto Blue Jays tapped into their mighty offense for the biggest opener comeback of the season in more than seven…
Dow’s Pomranky looks back at historic games
While much of the past year or two has been a nightmare for many, Dow High senior Tucker Pomranky had a very different experience. In fact, for Pomranky, the last 12 months have been like a dream come true – three times as much.Pomranky…
Newtown Historical Commission calls for history-loving volunteers – Delco Times
NEWTOWN - The Newtown Board of Supervisors is looking for a few interested people to join its Historical Commission.
The ordinance establishing the commission took almost 20 years to draft and was finally passed this year. The commission…
A real historical treasure | Newberry Observer
I like history. No excuses. What happened hundreds of years ago on the ground beneath my feet has always intrigued me. I love the area around Newberry as it is full of well known history and some little known historical…
Biden announces release of historic oil reserves, along with other measures, to reduce gas prices
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President Joe Biden is announcing an unprecedented release of oil from U.S. reserves and taking action to punish oil companies for…
Editorial: James Reynolds House Foundation Celebrates Renovation of Historic Cape Girardeau House…
One of Cape Girardeau's historic homes, previously in disrepair, has been renovated by a local group that plans to rent the space for special events.
Built in 1857, the Reynolds House is located at 623 N. Main St. According to a recent…
Historic Steps at Minnewaska State Park Preserve Reopen – Daily Freeman
WAWARSING, NY — Historic cliffside walks have reopened at Sam's Point in the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, officials said.
In a press release, the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate…
Historic Coronado, California, mansion listed for $39 million
A historic residence 100 feet from the shore in Coronado, Calif., went up for sale for $39 million on Monday, which would set a price record for the area if it sold for the asking price. Built in 1925 and designed by architect!--
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Apple Valley Council votes to demolish Hilltop House
The Apple Valley City Council voted unanimously to demolish the historic Hilltop House in preparation for the future construction of an observation deck.Council made the decision on Tuesday to raze the dilapidated Bass Hill home along…
Appanoose Rapids offers a culinary experience in a unique historic setting
When the opportunity to buy the Appanoose Rapids restaurant in Ottumwa came up in 2018, David Niño-Liu was working for a large agricultural company in the area. Former Ottumwan Dennis Willhoit had recently returned to tend to his family…
Dilapidated ‘historic’ Bay Area home on sale for $300,000
In the competitive Bay Area immovable market, even a dilapidated house in the coastal town of Benicia could fetch relatively big bucks.the two story house in the historic downtown area of ââBenicia is…
Baton Rouge native becomes first black woman to head White House budget office
WASHINGTON (WAFB) — Baton Rouge native Shalanda Young has become the first black woman to be named director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.“Congratulations on this historic achievement, Shalanda! You continue to make…
Hundreds of Fans Salute Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team After Historic ACC Championship…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) — The exterior of the Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center was packed Sunday night as fans awaited the return of the Virginia Tech men's basketball team from Brooklyn.Tech defeated Duke in the ACC Championship on…
Canadian Brian McKeever Wins Historic 16th Paralympic Gold – 100 Mile House Free Press
Canadian Cross Country Ski Team member Brian McKeever skis down a hill during early season training in Canmore, Alta., Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. McKeever of Canmore, Alta., with guide…
Historic Illinois home has been remodeled twice, once by Frank Lloyd Wright
On the market for $1,495,000, it is known as the HP Young House and was built in 1869. Wright was hired in 1895 to update the Queen Anne Transitional and Prairie Style house.The listing doesn't specify what type of work the legendary…
See historic landmarks when you visit this Kansas city
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March 09, 2022
by Marla S.
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Visit Florida on track to survive another legislative session
Throughout the session, Historic City News followed an ongoing issue critical for St Johns County regarding the Visit Florida lawsuit. The state's tourism marketing agency, which was due to close next year, is still recovering…
This historic Cheshire village moated house on the market for £1.8m
A historic moated country house has been put on the market in a Cheshire village for £1.8million. Hulme Hall, a Grade II listed country house on Hulme Hall Lane in Allostock, Knutsford, is for sale with Wright Marshall for £1,895,000. The!-->…
From family reunions to fine art: Prominent artist couple open doors of historic Fort Worth home to…
Kinfolk House's oak-colored slats and expansive, unadorned lawn barely distinguish it from other family homes in the Polytechnic neighborhood of southeast Fort Worth.Co-founders Sedrick and Letitia…
Historic Pasadena Building: From Hay to Heyday and Back
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110 East Holly Street, "J. Cazaurang" inscription reveals the name of the first owner (Photo - Marina Khrustaleva)
Across from Memorial Park is a building that holds more memories than!-->…
SF firefighters rescue stranded surfer near historic Cliff House
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A surfer stranded in the Pacific Ocean off San Francisco was rescued late Saturday afternoon by firefighters. A San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson said the rescue took place after the surfer was swamped by…
Vermilion Chamber Foundation supports commercial building and historic school – Morning Journal
A nonprofit foundation will guide the evolution of one of Vermilion's historic buildings and the event center next door.
Friends of Harbor Town 1837 sold Commodore's Place, 995 State St., and the 1909 Old Vermilion School House next door at…
A fire consumes a historic building in downtown San Antonio overnight
A 139-year-old abandoned building in downtown San Antonio was on track to earn historic designation. Still, the historic building suffered critical damage when a fire engulfed the structure on the night of Wednesday, February 23. The San…
City delays vote on Brackenridge trees and will finish designs first
After weeks of vocal opposition from conservationists, the city of San Antonio has deferred seeking approval to remove several heritage trees in Brackenridge Park.
City officials announced via press release on Tuesday that they…
Watch now: Sunday fire destroys home in historic Decatur | public safety
DECATUR – Decatur firefighters responded to a major structure fire early Sunday evening in what neighbors described as an abandoned home in the 200 block of North Monroe Street.Smoke and flames could be seen pouring from…
Owner Izek Shomof wants to turn the historic Sears building in Boyle Heights into a ‘life…
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The owner of the Sears building in Boyle Heights has a drastic plan for a rebrand.The historic building dates back to the 1920s and has become a staple of Olympic Boulevard for the community. It closed…
Curator divided on next steps for century-old home
Downtown Investors plans to demolish the house at 26 Wallace Street for parking. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
By JOHN T. WARD
Members of the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission split Wednesday night over its next steps…
GOP-controlled House passes bill to repeal landmark collective bargaining law for public service…
RICHMOND, Va. – “Stronger communities. A Better Bargain” — a coalition of unions collectively representing thousands of working families across Virginia — today condemned Republicans for pass an invoice of the House of Delegates that…
Steveston Seafood House reinforces the historic village’s reputation as the best neighborhood…
There are many reasons why CBC fans voted Steveston as the best neighborhood in Metro Vancouver in 2020.The fishing pier, cool breezes from the Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Garry Point Park, and a very walkable, small-town…
3 historic landmarks in Williamsburg, Virginia
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February 12, 2022
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A Venice coalition protests against the plan to permanently house the Biennale archives at the…
Venice is once again mired in protests, this time against plans by the organization behind the Venice Biennale to further occupy the city-owned historic Arsenale.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered last Sunday at the Arsenale for…
Brunswick’s historic ‘Snoots House’ to be preserved with state grant | Story
A Brunswick home so old it even predates the name 'Brunswick' was…
Stanton has a historic monastery
STANTON — The story of St. Joseph's Carmelite Monastery is a classic tale of the Old West, where the priests were about as hardy as anyone.Led by Father Anastase Peters, six members of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount…
Wright Opera House Receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation | Culture &…
The elegant and imposing Wright Opera House has been a mainstay of downtown Ouray for over a century.…
Historic Mesquite building moves to new location
By BOBBIE GREEN
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Experts move the historic Mesquite Relief Society house, in one piece, to a new location across the street as members of the Hughes family, who once resided in the old house, monitor the process. PHOTO BY BOBBIE…
A proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022
Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that black history is American history, black culture is American culture, and black stories are essential to America's continuing…
Selected operator for a historic teahouse in Yoho
Parks Canada administers one of the finest and largest systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. National historic sites reflect Canada's rich and varied heritage and provide Canadians with the opportunity to learn…
Biden pledges to appoint a black woman to the US Supreme Court by the end of February
Biden promises 'rigorous' search for Breyer's successorPresident wants Senate to 'act quickly' on nomineeWASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday he plans to name a black woman by the end of February to replace…
Historic Chart House Inn on Clarke Street sells for $1.7 million
Hogan Associates announced on Wednesday the sale, on January 21, 2022, of The Chart House Inn at 16 Clarke Street in Newport, RI, a historic 9-room inn located adjacent to Washington Square. The property sold…
RUBICON POINT PARTNERS ACQUIRES HISTORIC ROTUNDA BUILDING “JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF OAKLAND” |…
OAKLAND, California and SAN FRANCISCO, January 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubicon Point Partners ("Rubicon"),…
Des Moines officials say repairs are needed at historic theater
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For decades, crowds have gathered to see the latest Hollywood films at the Ingersoll Theater, a landmark on the west side of Des Moines, and later to catch professional and amateur performances during his years of…
Decorative and historic weathervanes on the coastline, NH
Karen Raynes
| Portsmouth HeraldWatch the sky over pinnacles, domes, atop barns, churches, businesses and homes. Here you will find, spinning with the wind, the functional art form known as the weather vane. At one time, reading the…
What’s New in 2022 on Florida’s Historic Coast
Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida's historic coast includes historic St. Augustine, the exceptional golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.…
This historic house could become a new home for Hawaiian filmmakers
The Hawai'i Film Foundation in Nu'umealani is raising money to try to buy the historic property.
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Since its construction, the Spalding House, the residence that Anna Rice Cooke built for herself…
Ask Rufus: The Block Where Downtown Began
Neighborhood Rufus
Jhe old downtown Gilmer Hotel Block is one of the most historic blocks in Columbus and traces the early history of the city. Its legal description is appropriate, Block 1 North of Main Street. Although almost…
Historic Woodside site transformed into a community garden
The raised gardens of the Moore-Jackson Cemetery and Community Garden (Photo: Sarah Kerson)
January 14, 2022 By Sarah Kerson
In 2017, two Woodside residents came together with one goal in mind: to clean up a historic site on 51st Street…
Carmel Council Reappoints Board Members, Update on Future of Historic House • Current Edition
Carmel City Council met Jan. 10 to renew several board appointments and hear an update on a historic home.
What happened: The Board carried out several renewals of mandates and one new appointment to various Boards.
What…
How former President Trump’s entanglements with committees weakened the investigative powers…
January 10, 2022
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Tense political battles between former President Donald J. Trump and the United States House of Representatives under Democratic leadership have renewed debates…
‘Railfan’ recalls a trip to 1970 to see the historic Flying Scotsman train at Slaton
SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - In his youth, it was common for Bill Wagner to spend his spare time following trains.In the summer of 1970, Wagner, then a student at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., And his friends decided to take the ultimate…
The strange reason that prevented the protection of this historic building in Walsall
The Walsall Historic Center site will not be listed for fear it will suffer the same fate as other historic buildings - all of which have been burned down. Members of the Walsall Council planning committee have decided that the nearly!-->…
Worries for China, Russia Reduces Chances of US Nuclear Changes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden's arrival at the White House almost a year ago seemed to herald a historic shift towards less US reliance on nuclear weaponsand perhaps a decrease in their number. Even a US "no use first" pledge - a pledge!-->…
Ohio House signs aid ambition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Adam Headlee loves his political memories. Already at the age of 25, the legislative assistant filled his office in the Ohio capital with collectable conversation pieces: campaign buttons, historical photographs, an…
preservation group interested in possible historic district for downtown Watseka | News
Watseka officials say historic preservation entities are interested in the possibility of establishing a…
Tanzania: Zanzibar House Passes Landmark New Drug Law, Paves Way for ‘Victory’
The day before NOL of December 24, 2021 will be remembered as the Zanzibar House of Representatives passed a bill establishing the “Zanzibar Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (ZDCEA)”.
Despite heated debate over some sections of the…
Access county clerk services even when the office is closed
St. Johns County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller Brandon J. Patty reminds Historic City News subscribers that many clerk services are available online even when physical offices are closed.
The following resources from…
Kentucky Steam Announces First of Multiple Operations for Historic Locomotive 2716
Historic train on a road trip in New England
RAVENNA, Ky. (WTvQ) - An ambitious plan to restore and operate the C&O 2716, a 75-year-old steam locomotive weighing 400 tonnes, received a major boost. The Kentucky…
This historic Florida mansion features a courtyard designed by landscape architect Bok Tower
A Central Florida house linked to the area's most famous Gothic tower is now for sale in Lake Wales.
Located at 2300 N, scenic route n ° 70, in the community of Mountain Lake, the adobe Mediterranean Revival was completed in 1925 and…
HISTORY: Renovation of a historic building to provide a ‘mall’ experience in downtown…
The Montgomery Ward building serves as the backdrop to a multiple car accident at the intersection of Durbin and East Second Street in 1968. The building is said to have become the House of Bargains after Ward moved to the Hilltop…
Adaland Mansion in Philippi hosts its Christmas buffet
PHILIPPI, W.Va. - December 19, Adaland Manor held their last Christmas buffet of the season.
To celebrate the 22sd Year of the Christmas buffet at Adaland Mansion, there were three different seats, each with around 150 people.…
Rochon’s historic residence becomes home to the arts
A major renovation of the nearly 200-year-old Rochon Residence on St. Patrick Street in the Ottawa Byward Market was completed this fall. The building's original piece-to-room timber walls are now covered with fibreboard which provides…
Auckland couple buy huge historic 67-room mansion in Hawke’s Bay – an unseen sight
“We took a leap of faith,” says Rob Lauder, to put it mildly. Lauder and his wife Erica have pledged to blindly buy Oruawharo, a 67-room mansion in central Hawke's Bay. But that wasn't what they intended to buy - they went online…
Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard reopen historic French recording studio, Miraval
Brad Pitt goes into the music business.The Oscar-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur has teamed up with French music producer Damien Quintard to reopen Miraval Studios, the famous recording center located at Chateau Miraval in the…
Historic District Commission hopes to increase outreach efforts in 2022
The El Dorado Historic District Commission hopes to create a sensation in 2022 by educating the community about its mission and raising awareness of the importance of preserving the city's history and heritage.
Commissioner Sara Coffman…
Kentucky Court House damaged after tornado
Drone footage posted to social media showed extensive damage to a historic Kentucky courthouse.
Video showed the clock tower being ripped off from the top of the…
Leon County Launches Historic Trail Through Downtown Tallahassee
A new trail through downtown Tallahassee will allow visitors to explore the city's past at their own pace.“This trail certainly wasn't designed so that someone could do it in one day or even two…
Historic San Antonio Alta Vista home remodeled with new kitchen, artificial turf, and new bathroom…
Luis Miguel Martinez was both lucky and smart when it came to renovating the 1920s house he and his wife Analaura Villarreal bought in early 2020 in the Alta Vista neighborhood.The house is a mix of Victorian and artisanal architectures,…
🌱 Patchogue Daily: historic site sold + new MacArthur airline
Get up and over to them, Patchogue! Here's everything you need to know to get a good start on Tuesday. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cooler with periods of sun. High: 43, low: 32. Here are the best Patchogue stories…
Historic Helena House decorated for the holidays
HELENA - The Montana Historical Society has decorated the halls of the original governor's mansion in Helena to bring a little joie de vivre to a historic building.“Brings home another dimension. It brings it to life for the holidays,…
Historic Bronzeville Church and South Loop House Museum Online for Critical Upgrades, Thanks to City…
GRAND BOULEVARD - The birthplace of gospel music and one of Chicago's most awe-inspiring residences are among 12 structures in the city chosen for Adopt-A-Landmark grants.Bronzeville Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 4501 S. Vincennes…